Aims and objectives: public art galleries and museums; relief of poverty and the suffering of children; scholarships to disadvantaged children or young adults; protection of women from abuse, assisting women in these circumstances to further their education; social change which goes towards increasing the equal treatment and social acceptance of all persons in the community; protection of wildlife and habitat, and to preserve natural reserves of forest, oceans and wilderness and for the rehabilitation of flora and fauna; prevention of cruelty to animals and the promotion of animal welfare.

Organisations with income tax exemption and ACNC registration for local, regional or national projects anywhere in Australia. Much of the funding is allocated to small scale, grassroots groups that are well placed to make a real difference but have limited resources and often struggle to find funding. They prioritise groups who are entirely or predominantly run by volunteers. Organisations who were successful in a previous application whose project is not yet due for acquittal are welcome to re-apply but will be required to include a brief project update with their application.

Legal requirements: Tax Concession Charity (TCC), Unincorporated, auspiced, ACNC Registered Charity

Organisations that are based overseas, however Australian organisations seeking funding for projects undertaken overseas may be considered. Organisations who were successful in a previous application whose acquittal report was received late or is overdue. Retrospectively for projects that have already been completed; projects that are considered the responsibility of State or Federal Government; projects with the goal of promoting religion; attending forums, workshops or conferences; advocacy or political lobbying work.

Details at: https://www.tuckerfoundation.org.au/. The Foundation is unable to provide advice about what project to apply for or give an indication of the chances of success of any application.