The Foundation wish to recognise the capabilities that all individuals have by providing support to increase their capacity to live their life to the fullest. They wish to aid those that are experiencing disadvantage, whether it is because of health, socio-economic circumstances or access to education. Ultimately, they seek to empower people with the right knowledge, tools and resources that will drive long-term benefits. When making granting decisions they assess how the initiative can create or drive opportunities for others to advance or reach their potential. They also apply a gender lens, where appropriate to activities of the Foundation.

Organisations that are endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR — Item 1); registered as a Charity with the Australian Charity and Not for Profit Commission; endorsed by the Australian Tax Office as a Tax Concession Charity (TCC). Auspicing is not desirable, but is considered for international organisations only.

Legal requirements: Tax Concession Charity (TCC), Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR1), ACNC Registered Charity

Individuals; statutory bodies; private schools or universities which are funded at a large scale; sports and leisure (where there isn't a social welfare focus); capital or endowment funds to fund a chair or provide corpus; auspicing is not permitted (except for International); projects previously been declined by this Foundation; organisations which have not successfully acquitted a grant; political parties or their candidates; promotion of religion.

By Invitation / relationship. Details at: https://www.capricornfoundation.org.au/our-focus/overcoming-disadvantage/