AEGN

The Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network

Growing effective philanthropy to protect nature and secure a safe climate.

The Climate Lens

A tool for all Australian funders

Minimise the effects of climate change and enhance your impact, while remaining focused on the people, places and causes at the heart of your mission.

Developed in partnership with Philanthropy Australia

Podcast: Giving Their All

The AEGN podcast sharing stories of effective leadership for our planet, climate and future.

Climate Change Funding Framework

Solving the climate crisis through strategic philanthropy.

The AEGN Annual Conference

Building power, shifting power

Thanks for being part of our conference! Now it’s time to turn our thoughts, ideas and insights into meaningful action.

Meet our members


Advancing women’s leadership on climate

Established in 2004, The Trawalla Foundation works with organisations and individuals who have…

Systems thinking on climate

Tash Keuneman joined the AEGN in 2019 after cutting her teeth as a…

People, place and planet

Established in 2009, the Morris Family Foundation is a private charitable foundation and…

Fair (and fast!) climate action

Awarding its first grant in July 1886, The Wyatt Trust is one of…

Knowledge and insights


10 tips to get funded

21 February 2023

We want to give you the best chance of success when it comes…

A new independent and expert voice for biodiversity in Australia

14 December 2022

Australia has a new, independent and expert voice for biodiversity with the launch…

Federal budget 2022/23

7 November 2022

On 25 October, Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his government’s first budget. It’s…

Farewell Craig Connelly

24 October 2022

Over his seven-year tenure as CEO of The Ian Potter Foundation, Craig Connelly…

Events


AEGN hosted

Climate lens masterclass

Tuesday 6 June
1.00pm to 4.00pm AEST
Join ACOSS Program Director Kellie Caught and Catherine Brown, CEO, Lord Mayor’s Charitable…

AEGN hosted

Getting offsets right for climate and biodiversity

Wednesday 5 April
12.00pm to 1.30pm AEST
Climate and conservation organisations agree, offsets are deeply problematic when they give permission…

Become a member

Harnessing the power of philanthropy to protect our environment and build a sustainable future.