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Investigator Grants 2027 provide consolidated salary support (if required) and a research support package for highest-performing health and medical researchers at all career stages. The grants support investigators to lead flexible five-year research programs, pursue new research directions and collaborations, and generate health and medical knowledge.

This closed non-competitive grant will establish a national coordination/capability hub to support expansion of the Mental Health in Primary Schools (MHiPS) program across Australia. It aims to help primary schools recognise and respond to student mental health and wellbeing needs, including through tailored approaches for regional, rural and remote communities, while supporting state and territory readiness for implementation.

WA small businesses affected by Tropical Cyclone Narelle and/or associated flooding can receive up to $5,000 to support recovery and resumption of trade.

Agrifood startups and SMEs developing solutions for sustainable agrifood systems can receive a 12-week bilateral development program and travel allowance.

South Australian marine industry small businesses and not-for-profits impacted by the algal bloom can receive up to $50,000 (paid over three payments; initial payment $10,000).

For SA commercial fisheries and aquaculture licence holders impacted by the algal bloom — provides initial and subsequent payments (including employee retention payments) to meet fixed costs and support wages, with total funding available up to a capped amount.

Eligible businesses, councils, Aboriginal organisations, universities, not-for-profits and other eligible entities delivering projects in specified NSW Basin LGAs can receive $100,000 to $5,000,000.

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Semester Program provides funding to Australian universities to deliver one- to two-semester Indo-Pacific learning experiences for Australian undergraduate students. Funded experiences can include study, face-to-face language learning, internships, clinical placements, practicums, artist residencies and research that count towards students' undergraduate course completion.

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Scholarship Program provides scholarships for Australian undergraduate students to undertake immersive offshore study, internships, mentorships and language training in eligible Indo-Pacific host locations. It supports students to build Indo-Pacific capability, Asia literacy, language skills, professional experience and enduring regional connections.

The New Colombo Plan (NCP) Mobility Program provides funding to Australian universities to deliver short-term, credit-bearing mobility projects for Australian undergraduate students in eligible Indo-Pacific locations. Projects support study, face-to-face language learning, internships, practicums, mentorships and research that build students' Indo-Pacific capability and Asia literacy.

This NHMRC Targeted Call for Research funds innovative, multidisciplinary Australian health and medical research that addresses critical gaps in women's health and reframes how sex- and gender-sensitive research is designed, analysed, reported and translated. It aims to improve health outcomes for women and girls across the life course by generating actionable evidence for clinicians, policymakers, industry and the public.

Victorian-based contemporary music artists, businesses and organisations with an ABN registered in Victoria can receive $5,000 to $40,000 for creative and strategic contemporary music projects.

The Remote Vocational Training Scheme (RVTS) grant funds Remote Vocational Training Scheme Limited to deliver General Practitioner (GP) and Rural Generalist (RG) fellowship education and training from the 2027 training year through to the end of the 2030 training year. It supports doctors training and working in rural, remote, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, including through Remote and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health pathways.

This MRFF grant funds consumer-led preventive and public health research (two Streams: an Incubator for early-stage pilot/feasibility work and a Targeted Call for Research for scalable approaches). It supports research co-led or co-designed with consumers to improve health, wellbeing, self-care interventions, survivorship care and early detection/management of chronic and complex conditions in Australia.

This grant supports eligible invited Australian universities to provide short-term mobility scholarships for outbound Australian students and inbound students from specified Asian countries. It funds student exchange and mobility opportunities that strengthen education linkages between Australian universities and Asian counterpart universities.

Women and culturally diverse early-stage founders in NSW with a health-related idea can receive a free 10-week training and mentoring program, with founder support and showcase awards available.

The Future Drought Fund Drought Resilience Hubs grant opportunity will establish and operate seven Drought Resilience Hubs across Australia. The Hubs will connect farmers and rural and regional communities with experts, innovations, drought-resilient practices and services, with a focus on extension, adoption, collaboration and on-ground outcomes.

New or established Queensland tourism operators with an ABN and GST registration can apply for variable funding for projects that enhance Queensland tourism offerings.

Private RTOs in WA can receive varying grant funding for capital training infrastructure that supports the construction workforce.

South Australian women-led businesses can receive either a $20,000 Launch Grant or a $30,000 FoundHer Elevate Grant to support business growth and scaling.

This targeted competitive grant funds long-term, scientifically validated trials of innovative drought-resilient farming practices and technologies in Australian agriculture. It is available only to specified invited organisations leading consortia that include farmers and/or farmer-led organisations.

This Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) opportunity supports early to mid-career researchers (EMCRs) to undertake health and medical research and innovation that improves Australians' health and wellbeing. It funds early-stage research led by early-career researchers, large-scale translational programs led by mid-career researchers, and co-funded projects translating proven research outcomes into policy and practice.

This is the MRFF Genomics Health Futures Mission 2026 grant opportunity administered by NHMRC to fund genomics research that integrates genomics knowledge and technology into clinical practice and public health. It supports projects across six Streams (targeted research, incubator, accelerator) to improve testing, diagnosis, treatment and data infrastructure, and to advance precision medicine for Australians including Priority Populations.

Small businesses in defined Western Queensland disaster areas impacted by the 2025 Western Queensland surface trough and associated rainfall and flooding can apply for a one-off grant of up to $15,000 (excluding GST) to re-establish operations and sustain employment.

Eligible local governments, private and public sector entities, not-for-profits and specified community and regional organisations can seek $100,000 to $5 million for eligible digital projects in South East Queensland.

Eligible businesses undertaking projects in NSW can apply for $5 million to $30 million to manufacture eligible low carbon products at commercial scale.

Manufacturers undertaking eligible commercial-scale renewable energy infrastructure projects in NSW can apply for $5 million to $30 million per project, covering up to 50% of eligible project costs.

The West Coast Tasmania Mobile Capacity Uplift Round funds mobile telecommunications infrastructure projects that improve mobile coverage, capacity, service quality and reliability in the Circular Head, Waratah-Wynyard and West Coast LGAs of Tasmania. It is targeted at National Mobile Network Operators and aims to help local communities, businesses and emergency organisations by reducing congestion and improving access to mobile services.

The DRIVEN Charger Grant Stream provides co-funding for new public fast electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at Australian automotive dealership and EV repairer premises. It supports automotive businesses, site hosts and charging-station operators to expand public EV charging infrastructure, particularly in regional and journey enablement areas.

Eligible incorporated Australian organisations can receive up to $8,000,000 to install public fast EV charging stations at dealership or EV repairer sites.

Eligible licensed hospitality businesses operating qualifying night-time venues in four Victorian local government areas can receive a rebate of $5,000 to $25,000 for security and fire-prevention improvements.

Eligible NT Territory businesses can receive a 50:50 co-contribution of up to $10,000 for fixed premises or up to $2,500 for mobile businesses to improve security.

For NSW sheep and goat producers and licenced stock and station agents: a 50% rebate on the GST-exclusive cost of eligible new handheld eID readers, up to $1,500 (GST exclusive).

Small to medium Tasmanian tourism businesses providing paid overnight accommodation can receive up to $2,500 per charger to install up to four EV destination chargers.

This MRFF grant opportunity (Emerging Priorities and Consumer Driven Research Initiative: 2026 Post-Acute Sequelae of COVID-19) funds medical research into post-acute sequelae of COVID-19 (PASC, Long COVID), including mechanistic studies, early-phase/pre-clinical work, comparative studies with other post-viral syndromes/ME/CFS/POTS/fibromyalgia, and a large-scale targeted call to develop and evaluate integrated, patient-centred care pathways. It supports researchers and research teams (with meaningful consumer involvement) to generate evidence to improve diagnosis, treatment and care for people living with PASC in Australia.

The WA Roadmap Implementation Fund: Farm System Productivity Program supports grant activities that align with Roadmap opportunities and initiatives and provide broad benefits to the Western Australian sheep industry. It is intended for eligible Australian entities that can deliver projects benefiting WA sheep farm and supply-chain businesses.

Advice Grants Round 1 provides small grants to support First Nations organisations and groups to increase their capacity, capability and confidence to lead, participate in or respond to clean energy development. Grants fund advice, technical and professional support, training, engagement and related activities to enable First Nations participation in renewable/clean energy projects.

For First Nations communities to get advisory and engagement funding of between $5,000 and $80,000 to support participation in clean energy development.

This grant is for innovators and manufacturers with lab-proven clean technologies in NSW, offering $500,000 to $5 million per project.

NSW businesses significantly impacted by the GKNP harvesting moratorium can receive up to $275,000 for professional planning advice and transitioning, diversifying, downscaling or closing their business.

NSW-based eligible SMEs, companies, Aboriginal corporations, universities and publicly funded research organisations can receive up to $250,000 excluding GST to pilot eligible housing solutions with Homes NSW.

This Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) opportunity funds mental health research under the Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission. It supports small-scale incubator projects on substance use, anxiety, depression and self-harm in children and young Australians, and mid-career researcher-led large-scale implementation research for evidence-based mental health prevention, interventions, models of care and workforce capability.

This MRFF 2026 International Clinical Trial Collaborations grant supports Australian involvement in international, investigator-initiated clinical trials by funding establishment and coordination of Australian trial site(s) and/or an Australian coordinating centre. It helps MRFF Eligible Organisations and their research teams to implement new clinical trials (that have not yet commenced recruitment in Australia), including consumer involvement and activities that directly support trial delivery and translation to Australian health settings.

This open competitive grant will select Carer Gateway Service Providers (CGSPs) to deliver regional supports and services to unpaid carers across 19 Carer Gateway service areas. It aims to improve carer wellbeing, capacity, and social and economic participation through accessible, inclusive, preventative and carer-centred services.

The General Practice Incentive Fund (GO7926) provides grant funding to Primary Health Networks (PHNs) to plan, design and implement service system recovery plans (SSRPs) where primary care and related service systems fail, are at imminent risk of failure, or are characterised by ongoing instability. It funds activities to restore and sustain access to primary health, care and support services (including workforce, commissioning and evaluation) in identified communities.

The Dementia Training Program funds nationally coordinated, free accredited and non-accredited dementia education, upskilling and professional development for the health and aged care workforce. It supports improved dementia care for older people, including culturally safe, trauma-aware and healing-informed training for First Nations people through a dedicated funding stream.

For early childhood education and care providers to receive payments to increase eligible workers' wages (10% in year one, additional 5% in year two) plus additional funding for on‑costs.

The Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment funds a wage increase for eligible ECEC workers (including those covered by the Childrens Services Award 2010 and Educational Services (Teachers) Award 2020) working in CCS‑approved Centre‑Based Day Care (CBDC) or Outside School Hours Care (OSHC) services. It supports supplementing wages and eligible on‑costs to improve attraction, retention and professionalisation of the ECEC workforce.

The Small Provider Relief Payment supports eligible small Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) providers to participate in Stage 2 of the Early Education Service Delivery Prices (SDP) project. It provides a payment in recognition of the disproportionate burden of data collection on small providers, helping to obtain robust and representative ECEC cost and service-delivery data.

Eligible Queensland sole traders and micro, small and medium-sized tourism and event businesses can receive a subsidy of up to $2,000 for targeted training and accreditation programs.

Provides NHMRC funding to support the Australian component of Horizon Europe projects that have been favourably evaluated by the European Commission. It enables Australia-based researchers to participate in leading international collaborative health and medical research and contributes financially to their Australia-based research costs.

VIC primary producers impacted by the January 2026 bushfires can receive funding up to $75,000 to help with clean-up and reinstatement of their primary production enterprise.

Funding for implementation research that leverages multisectoral approaches (settings and sectors beyond the healthcare system) to tackle chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) and/or in Australian Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities. It supports Australia-based research teams (through NHMRC Administering Institutions) to deliver implementation research, capacity building and knowledge translation.

Businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires can access free, confidential, one-on-one support from Business Recovery Advisers via telephone, online or in person.

Small businesses affected or located in local government areas impacted by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires can receive free, confidential expert advice and support from a specialist financial counsellor.

This Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) opportunity funds innovation research projects that investigate and trial approaches to advance equity in primary health care services in Australia. Projects must be co-designed with primary health care services and consumers, and must build capacity among primary care practitioners and early career clinicians and/or researchers.

This grant provides $28.55 million to one organisation or consortium to run a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled program supporting Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander-led health and medical research projects. The program will review the Indigenous Health Research Fund, develop a Strategic Priorities Investment Plan, fund and support selected research projects and researchers, and build sector capacity.

The NHMRC Partnership Projects 2026 scheme funds collaborative projects that translate health and medical research evidence into health policy and health practice, and evaluate current policy and practice to identify gaps. It supports joint applications from an NHMRC-approved Administering Institution together with one or more Partner Organisations (e.g. government agencies, health service providers, NGOs, charities, community organisations) to improve health services, programs and system performance in Australia.

The Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities grant funds construction, upgrades, extensions and amenities that provide multicultural communities with safe physical places to connect and commune. It prioritises new and emerging multicultural communities and projects benefiting multicultural women, multicultural LGBTIQA+ people and multicultural people with disability.

Support at Home Thin Markets 2026-27 (Round 3) provides flexible funding to eligible Support at Home providers operating in aged care thin markets. It supports delivery of quality, safe and reasonably priced services for older people in rural and remote locations, people requiring specialised services, and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Support at Home participants.

Eligible WA small and medium businesses impacted by Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle can receive grants of up to $20,000 for economic loss or business clean-up, repair and reinstatement costs.

Grants to provide legal financial assistance to persons or entities required to provide testimony to the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion. The funding helps eligible witnesses cover reasonable legal representation and related disbursement costs so they can meaningfully and effectively participate.

Tasmanian businesses can access concessional loans of $100,000 to $5,000,000 with variable interest rates for development, expansion or new projects.

For landowners or leaseholders in NSW to register interest in hosting public EV fast charging stations; funding varies and the NSW Government is co-funding an EV charging network.

Eligible NSW long day care services can receive $5,000 to $200,000 to provide affordable, quality preschool education to eligible children aged 3 and above.

Drought-impacted grain and livestock farmers in specified SA regions can apply for low-interest loans of up to $250,000 for working capital.

Partnerships between Tasmanian registered training organisations, employers and industry groups can receive funding for nationally recognised training equipment, facilities and resources (small grants up to $50,000; large grants $50,000–$250,000).

Queensland primary producers affected by the Western Queensland Surface Trough, Rainfall and Flooding (21 Mar–19 May 2025) can access low-interest loans of up to $5,000,000.

Primary producers and small businesses in the defined North Queensland disaster areas can receive grants to help with clean-up and reinstatement costs — up to $75,000 for primary producers and up to $25,000 for small businesses.

The Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program provides Australian Government funding for commemorative projects and activities that honour the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel and their families. It supports local (Community Grants) and broader/regional or national projects (Major Grants) including memorials, restorations, digital content, publications, exhibitions and educational initiatives.

Eligible small businesses in specified NSW towns and postcodes affected by the Great Western Highway closure can receive up to $10,000 or $25,000.

For Queensland-based Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander innovative businesses that are established and looking to scale; provides investment grants up to $100,000 and business strategic advisory services.

NT small businesses in specified disaster-affected areas can apply for up to $10,000 for eligible clean-up and business reinstatement activities.

Grants to fund environmental activities that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Commonwealth environmental water holdings in the Murray-Darling Basin. Supports projects (infrastructure, research, First Nations co-design, habitat restoration and related activities) developed with the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder (CEWH).

Eligible small and family businesses in specified Queensland disaster areas that were severely disrupted by the event can receive up to $15,000 excluding GST.

Owners or operators of trade‑exposed Safeguard Mechanism facilities can apply for grants between $500,000 and $50,000,000 to cover up to 50% of eligible project expenditure to reduce emissions.

Grant funding to support decarbonisation projects for trade-exposed facilities covered by the Safeguard Mechanism, including on-site scope 1 abatement and shared user infrastructure that reduces scope 1 emissions. It helps owners/operators of eligible trade-exposed Safeguard facilities (including joint/consortia applications) to implement projects that reduce emissions and support regional workforce and economic transition.

WA businesses in wind energy manufacturing can receive co-funding and advice to build capability and capacity, via two streams for market entry and market growth.

Rebate program to incentivise voluntary uptake of ADS-B equipment (installed ADS-B OUT/IN or portable ADS-B EC) in Australian-registered crewed aircraft operating under VFR or IFR to improve safety and efficiency of Australian airspace. It helps registered aircraft owners pay for purchase and installation of eligible ADS-B equipment.

Established MMC manufacturing, construction and international providers can receive $20,000 to $150,000 toward an eligible NSW Class 2 feasibility study or engineering review.

Registered owners of Australian crewed aircraft operating under VFR or IFR can receive up to $5,000 per eligible aircraft (rebate covering up to 50% of eligible expenditure) for eligible ADS‑B equipment purchase and installation.

Event organisers can apply for funding to secure mass participation events in Tasmania; funding amounts vary.

One-off financial assistance (Disaster Recovery Payment) for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders who have been adversely affected by a major disaster in Australia. Payments are administered by Services Australia on behalf of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

The IVAIS Closed Non-Competitive Grant provides multi-year operational and project funding to support a professional, viable and ethical Indigenous visual arts industry. It helps existing IVAIS-funded organisations and invited organisations to employ arts workers, support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, promote and market Indigenous visual art, and strengthen art centre infrastructure and industry services.

The Multilateral Placements Program (MPP) provides funding to internationally recognised multilateral organisations to place Australian professionals (e.g. JPOs, secondees) in roles across the multilateral system. It funds costs of placements (salaries, travel, training, etc.) to increase Australian representation and build multilateral expertise.

Grants to assist eligible Australian small-to-medium defence industry businesses to purchase manufacturing plant and equipment (including related software, commissioning and training) that directly develop or deliver programs aligned to the Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities. Primarily targeted at SMEs to increase domestic capability, capacity and resilience in priority defence industrial areas.

Provides short-term financial assistance to eligible New Zealand citizens residing in Australia who hold a non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa and have experienced a loss of income as a direct result of a major disaster. Payments are administered by Services Australia on behalf of the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA).

Revive Live (closed non-competitive) funds activities that support Australian original contemporary live music by helping established live music venues and music festivals remain sustainable, resilient and accessible. It targets organisations that host live public performances of original contemporary Australian music and activities that increase performance opportunities, audience development and accessibility (including for people with disability).

The Indigenous Languages and Arts (ILA) Closed Non-Competitive Grant Opportunity provides invited organisations (including Indigenous language centres and organisations delivering activities to support the broader languages sector) with funding to conserve, revitalise and sustain Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander languages and to support community-based Indigenous arts activities. It aims to provide operational stability for Indigenous language centres and fund strategic language and arts projects that deliver cultural outcomes and build sector capacity.

Capital grants for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to build new or expand Centre Based Day Care (CBDC) early childhood education and care (ECEC) services for children aged 0-5, prioritising communities with unmet ECEC demand and socio-economic disadvantage.

Small and medium Australian defence industry businesses can apply for grants to uplift or maintain security controls (governance, personnel, physical and cyber) to meet Defence Industry Security Program (DISP) requirements and support participation in priority defence supply opportunities. The stream funds security accreditation, security officers, cyber and physical security improvements and related activities.

Small to medium enterprises and organisations undertaking eligible projects in the Collie region of WA can apply for up to $100,000.

The Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Exports Stream provides grants to Australian small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) to help purchase and commission manufacturing plant and equipment and overcome export barriers so they can develop and deliver defence export opportunities in priority sovereign defence capability areas.

NSW businesses and eligible organisations can receive rebates (up to $50,000) covering up to 50% of the capital cost of small-scale, on-site recycling equipment, plus free waste assessments via the Bin Trim app.

Queensland commercial fishers can receive a rebate toward the purchase (Category A up to $300; Category B up to $750) or professional installation (up to $220) of approved vessel tracking units.

South Australian sheep and farmed goat producers can receive a rebate of 25% (capped at 47.5 cents GST exclusive) on eligible NLIS-accredited eID devices and tags.

Queensland (QLD) businesses get fee-free qualification training for apprentices or trainees under 25 in identified high priority apprenticeships and traineeships.

For Northern Territory businesses with an ABN and turnover between $75,000 and $10 million: grants to become export ready, diversify into exports, or expand into new global markets.

Queensland-based female-founded and female-led innovation-driven businesses can receive grants of $50,000 to $200,000 to support early-stage (pre-seed/seed) capital raises.

One-off, time-limited emergency funding for organisations funded under the Indigenous Australians Health Programme (IAHP) to maintain continuity of culturally appropriate primary health care services in urgent or unforeseen circumstances. It supports activities such as purchase/repair/installation of essential equipment or non-permanent infrastructure and frontline community support following emergencies (e.g. natural disasters, pandemics).

The Distributed National Collections Program provides funding to three named grantees (the National Library of Australia, the Australian National Maritime Museum, and the Australian Museums and Galleries Association) to deliver sub-programs that support identification, development, conservation, preservation, maintenance and public display/access of nationally significant cultural collections, and training/professional development for the museums and galleries sector.

Grants to help Australian defence-sector small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and Defence Industry Associations (DIAs) pay for upskilling and training of staff in priority defence technical, trade and professional skills (aligned to Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities). Funding supports training delivery, on-the-job supervision, OEM training and related eligible costs delivered in Australia.

For organisations hosting events in regional Victoria to receive funding for event acquisition, growth/development (up to $500,000) or industry support (up to $50,000).

QLD owner-operated primary production businesses that irrigate crops and declare primary production income receive a 15% rebate on eligible Seqwater or Sunwater (including Burnett Water) water bills for the 2025–26 and 2026–27 financial years.

Farmers' markets operators in WA can apply for grants of up to $50,000 (excluding GST) to support operations, capability and long-term sustainability.

Queensland primary producers affected by the North QLD monsoon trough, associated Cyclone Koji and severe weather can apply for low-interest loans of up to $2,000,000 to re-establish their primary production enterprise.

The Tertiary Access Payment (TAP) provides a one-time, means‑tested relocation payment to help eligible regional and remote school leavers (first‑year tertiary students) with the costs of relocating to undertake qualifying tertiary study. It is targeted at students whose family home is classified as inner regional, outer regional, remote or very remote under the ASGS and who need to relocate at least 90 minutes by public transport to attend campus or an approved Study Hub.

The DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream provides rebates to co-fund the purchase and installation of eligible smart EV chargers at Australian automotive dealerships and repairers. It helps licenced motor dealers, associated service centres and automotive repair businesses install AC (7 kW, 11–22 kW) and DC (≤50 kW) chargers to increase EV charging availability nationwide.

The REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program subsidises curriculum-related school excursions for Year 4 to Year 12 students to visit and learn about the Great Barrier Reef. It supports eligible Australian schools and registered home educators by providing a per-student travel rebate for eligible overnight Reef educational excursions booked with an approved High Standard Tourism Operator.

Grants to support Australian Assigned-Product Support Providers (A-PSPs) to develop and implement Depot Maintenance Activation Plans (DMAPs) so they can become Qualified F-35 Component Depot Sources of Repair (DSOR) for maintenance and repair of F-35 JSF components. Helps Australian incorporated companies (including incorporated trustees on behalf of trusts) that have a US Government part-number/repair-technology-group assignment.

Annual non-competitive bilateral grant to support priorities agreed between the Government of Australia and the Cook Islands under the Oa Tumanava Partnership. It provides direct funding to the Cook Islands Government to support activities such as economic growth, governance, human development, climate and environment, security cooperation and institutional linkages.

Australian companies with a US Government assignment for maintenance and repair of existing Joint Strike Fighter components can receive grants from $50,000 to $250,000 to develop capabilities to win sustainment work.

Owners, operators or managers of public boating infrastructure in NSW (including local councils, government agencies, community groups and private sector owners) can apply for grants from $5,000 to $300,000 to repair, replace or perform minor betterment of boating assets damaged by natural disasters or severe weather.

Tasmanian small businesses can receive reimbursement of up to $1,000 for an independent energy efficiency audit.

For eligible retail businesses in specified remote Queensland local government areas: reimbursements for establishment costs (closed), regular payments to cover a 20% freight discount shortfall, and payments to cover compliance costs.

The NCRIS 2025 grant (closed non-competitive) provides Commonwealth funding to build and sustain nationally significant research infrastructure in four areas: National Digital Research Infrastructure; Research Translation Infrastructure; Environment and Climate Infrastructure; and the National Research Infrastructure Workforce. It supports organisations already delivering NCRIS projects (those previously funded under NCRIS 2018/2021/2022/2023) or organisations identified through the Investment Plan process to fill unmet national needs.

The Local Investments Funding grant opportunity provides funding for urgent, small-scale, local community projects that benefit First Nations people and have community support. It supports activities aligned with one or more Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) program areas and Closing the Gap targets, including infrastructure, cultural activities, local service needs and contributions to larger projects.

The Local Investments Funding grant provides rapid, small-scale, short-term, one-off grants to address urgent local needs for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. It supports activities that align with the Indigenous Advancement Strategy program areas (e.g. jobs, schooling, safety, culture, remote strategies, research) and benefit First Nations people.

The grant provides sponsorship funding from the Australian Taxation Office to the Australasian Legal Information Institute (AustLII) to support the continued provision of its free Australian legal database, including the Taxation Law Library, to the general public and tax practitioners.