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Funding for running organisations across NSW

NSW legally recognised running organisations, including eligible companies, not-for-profits, charities and sole traders, can receive $5,000 to $100,000 for eligible inclusive and safety-focused running projects.

$5,000 – $100,000NSW14 September 2026
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GO8551: WA Roadmap Implementation Fund: Training Capability and Farm Systems Program

The WA Roadmap Implementation Fund: Training, Capability and Farm Systems Grant Opportunity funds projects that improve capability, productivity and sustainability for Western Australian sheep producers adapting to the phase-out of live sheep exports by sea. It supports training, extension, leadership and farm-system demonstration activities delivered by the invited wool and sheep-meat industry organisations.

A total of 2500000 GST-exclusive is available across 2026-27 and 2027-28, with no co-funding requirement. Funding may be used for eligible WA sheep-industry activities including train-the-trainer capability building, peer-to-peer training for producers and supply-chain participants, leadership initiatives, demonstration sites and relevant supporting equipment, and dissemination of best practice. Eligible expenditure includes engaging qualified or accredited professionals for training, mentoring, advisory or extension services; engaging qualified/accredited technology owners or operators for demonstrations, training or capability-building; engaging trainers; developing and publishing education, training and extension materials; improving access to research, development and learning information; media and communications for case studies or best-practice demonstrations; and prizes, scholarships and related initiatives supporting youth participation, leadership development and mentoring in the sheep industry.WA15 September 2026
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GO8415: MRFF – Million Minds Mental Health Research Mission – 2026 Mental Health Research Grant Opportunity

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.

Up to $5,000,000National16 September 2026
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GO8232: MRFF – Clinical Trials Activity Initiative – 2026 International Clinical Trial Collaborations Grant Opportunity

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.

Up to $3,000,000National16 September 2026
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Pre-accelerator program for women founders in NSW

Women aged 18 and over who live in NSW can access a free nine-week pre-accelerator program with workshops, coaching, mentoring and showcase opportunities.

The program is free and is funded by the NSW Government Diversity Pre-Accelerator Program in partnership with the MacDougall Foundation. Phase 2 participants can access travel stipends for in-person sessions, coworking opportunities, and the chance for one of three top ventures to receive non-dilutive funding at the statewide Showcase; funding and stipend amounts are not specified.NSW20 September 2026
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GO8555: COALAR Grant Round 2026-27

The COALAR Grants Program supports projects that strengthen business, institutional and people-to-people links between Australia and Latin America, supporting Australian Government international policy goals. It funds Australian and eligible Latin American applicants and organisations delivering collaborative projects across priority themes including culture, education and research, environment and energy transition, First Nations, and mining/METS/resources.

$15,000 – $50,000National21 September 2026
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GO8529: 2026 Equipment Grants

The 2026 NHMRC Equipment Grant provides funding to eligible NHMRC Administering Institutions for strategically purchasing and sustaining shared research equipment supporting health and medical research in Australia. Funding is allocated through a demand-driven, eligibility-based process to institutions that received NHMRC research funding during the eligibility period.

$5,000 – $300,000National23 September 2026
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GO8530: 2026 Independent Research Institutes Infrastructure Support Scheme

The Independent Research Institutes Infrastructure Support Scheme (IRIISS) provides infrastructure support to independent medical research institutes that manage competitively awarded NHMRC research grants. It contributes to overhead infrastructure costs that support high-quality health and medical research.

IRIISS payments may support overhead infrastructure used for health and medical research activities, including non-capital aspects of facilities such as libraries, laboratories, computing centres, animal houses, herbaria and experimental farms; the purchase, installation, maintenance, hire and lease of equipment; and salaries for research support staff, including research assistants, accounting and administrative staff, and technicians providing general support for research activities. Funding can support a research assistant working across multiple projects, but not one dedicated to a particular project. Grant funds can be attributed to costs incurred during the 2025-26 financial year.National23 September 2026
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GO8455: Integrated Carer Support Service: Carer Gateway Service Providers (CGSPs)

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.

Up to $951,732,965ACT, NSW, NT, QLD, SA, TAS, VIC, WA24 September 2026
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GO8554: Continuation of viral hepatitis prevention and response measures

This grant funds nationally coordinated, community-led viral hepatitis initiatives and awareness campaigns to improve prevention, testing, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing care for hepatitis B and hepatitis C. It supports priority populations at higher risk of viral hepatitis or facing barriers to health care access, with a focus on reducing stigma, inequitable health outcomes and hepatitis-related cancer mortality.

Funding is available for nationally focused hepatitis B and/or hepatitis C activities, including community engagement, co-design, consultation, collaboration and communication; project management, governance, administration and workforce development directly related to the grant; targeted health promotion, education, communications, digital and social media initiatives; culturally safe and population-specific health literacy resources; prevention initiatives; innovative or community-based testing; activities improving diagnosis, treatment initiation, cure, monitoring and long-term clinical management; testing, treatment and models-of-care implementation and evaluation; linkage to care, navigation, retention and re-engagement initiatives; peer-based and integrated service models; workforce training; evidence-based guidelines and tools; and stigma and discrimination reduction activities. Eligible expenditure includes directly engaged personnel salaries and wages, domestic travel, stakeholder engagement, adaptive learning and impact-measurement methodologies, specialist contractors, project-related marketing, design, communications, website/social media design, workshops and training, equipment and supplies, and communications and outreach costs. Funding cannot be used for land, ransomware payments, general wages not directly related to delivery, major capital works, retrospective costs, general organisational administration, application preparation, overseas travel, or activities primarily the responsibility of another level of government.National28 September 2026
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GO8518: First Nations Clean Energy Projects – Pilot Grants

First Nations Clean Energy Projects – Pilot Grants supports up to two First Nations organisations to progress clean energy projects beyond feasibility and towards financial close. It is intended to support First Nations economic development and self-determination through increased opportunities to lead and benefit from clean energy project development.

$1,000,000 – $10,000,000National28 September 2026
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GO7926: General Practice Incentive Fund

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.

$90,000 – $2,500,000NSW, VIC, QLD, SA, WA, TAS, NT, ACT28 September 2026
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GO8507: Dementia Training Program

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.

Funding is available for activities directly aligned with the Dementia Training Program objectives, including implementing and optimising the National Dementia Training and Education Standards Framework; delivering nationally accessible dementia education and training pathways; CPD training for GPs, nurses, pharmacists, psychologists, specialists and allied health professionals; accredited vocational dementia care courses; BPSD and behaviour support planning training; tailored onsite training and dementia skills/environment audits; online training portals; culturally safe training; and evaluation frameworks. Eligible expenditure includes direct delivery operating costs; staff salaries, on-costs and training; stakeholder work; electronic communications and online learning portals; a centralised national DTP website; administration, management, insurance, accounting and audit; training resources; advertising; building rent and maintenance; domestic travel and accommodation; data collection and evaluation; vehicle and equipment leasing; utilities; and approved transition-out expenses.National29 September 2026
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Funding for authorised wildlife shelter operators and foster carers in VIC

Authorised Victorian wildlife shelter operators and foster carers can receive an upfront grant of up to $500 for eligible H5 bird flu preparedness and biosecurity items.

Up to $500VIC30 September 2026
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GO7215: Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment

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.

Up to $3,500,000,000National30 September 2026
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Subsidised training and accreditation programs for QLD tourism and event businesses

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.

Up to $2,000QLD30 September 2026
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Worker retention payments for early child education and care providers

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 government intends for participating providers to receive funding to cover: a 10% wage increase for all eligible staff in the first year; an additional 5% wage increase for all eligible staff in the second year; and a minimum of an additional 20% funding to contribute towards eligible on‑costs (calculated against your base funding). Funding is to be passed on to all eligible workers through increased wages. No dollar amounts or matching requirements are specified on this page.National30 September 2026
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GO8408: Early Education Service Delivery Prices Project: Small Provider Relief Payment

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.

$835 – $1,217National30 September 2026
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GO8515: National Science Week Public Event Grants - National Science Week 2027 funding round

National Science Week Public Event Grants fund public science-related events and activities conducted during National Science Week 2027 (or, where appropriate, the week before or after). The grants support inclusive, broad-based public engagement with STEM, including participation by groups historically underrepresented in STEM.

$5,000 – $20,000National6 October 2026
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GO8312: 2026 NHMRC-Horizon Europe

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.

Up to $500,000National21 October 2026
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Funding for VIC primary producers impacted by January 2026 bushfires

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.

Up to $75,000VIC21 October 2026
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GO8550: Our Marine Parks Grants – Round 5

Our Marine Parks Grants – Round 5 funds projects that support the management, protection and sustainable use of Australian Marine Parks and adjacent waters where there is a significant contribution to program outcomes. It supports Traditional Owners, First Nations peoples, communities, marine industries, researchers and marine park users to undertake activities including Sea Country stewardship, research, monitoring, education, compliance support and threat mitigation.

$50,000 – $500,000National27 October 2026
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GO8266: 2026 NHMRC-GACD: Multisectoral Approaches

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.

Provisional total funding allocation for the opportunity is $5,000,000. There is no minimum or maximum value an applicant can request; amounts requested will be assessed and may be reduced by NHMRC. Grant funds must be spent on Direct Research Costs in accordance with NHMRC Direct Research Costs Guidelines. Permissible uses explicitly stated: salary support (CIs may draw salary only if based in Australia for at least 80% of the funding period and justified; Associate Investigators cannot draw a salary), salary support for overseas research support staff where justified, travel costs (including mandatory budgeting for two team members to attend one annual GACD Research Network meeting each year with at least one participant from the LMIC team where relevant), travel associated with field research and GACD meetings, funding to support overseas grant activities and researchers where critical to the project and equipment/resources are not available in Australia. NHMRC will only fund Australian components of a project and will not fund components already funded by other GACD Associate Members. Indexation is applied annually to grant payments. Grants are expected to start 2027-05-01 and may be requested for between 1 and 5 years.National27 October 2026
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Support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires

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.

No monetary funding is provided. The program provides free, confidential expert financial counselling and support from a specialist financial counsellor; no matching requirements specified.VIC31 October 2026
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One-on-one support for businesses affected by the summer 2026 Victorian bushfires

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.

Free, confidential, one-on-one support from local Business Recovery Advisers via telephone, online or in person. The program is jointly funded by the Australian and Victorian Governments under the Disaster Recovery Funding Arrangements for the Victorian bushfires (AGRN 1242).VIC31 October 2026
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GO8540: MRFF - Australian Brain Cancer Mission - 2026 Brain Cancer Research Grant Opportunity

This Targeted Call for Research grant supports innovative, interdisciplinary, collaborative and translational pre-clinical and/or early-stage clinical brain cancer research in Australia. It is for MRFF Eligible Organisations leading research teams, with at least 30% of Chief Investigators required to be Early- to Mid-Career Researchers.

$1,000,000 – $3,000,000National4 November 2026
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GO8477: MRFF – PHCRI – 2026 Primary Health Care Research Grant Opportunity

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.

Up to $3,000,000National4 November 2026
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GO8163: Partnership Projects 2026

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.

Up to $1,500,000National11 November 2026
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GO8372: MRFF – Indigenous Health Research Fund – 2026 Empowering Community-Controlled Research Grant Opportunity

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.

$28,550,000 – $28,550,000National11 November 2026
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GO8341: Modernised Multicultural Grants Program: Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities

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.

$20,000 – $1,500,000National12 November 2026
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GO8502: Support at Home Thin Markets 2026-27 (Round 3)

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.

Grant funding must be used for appropriate business expenses directly related to delivering Commonwealth-funded aged care services on the Support at Home service list and Assistive Technology and Home Modifications (ATHM) list to Support at Home participants. Eligible expenditure includes labour costs (wages, on-costs, training, professional development, supervision, recruitment and retention initiatives); domestic transport and travel costs; fuel, electricity, vehicle maintenance, leasing, hire or reasonable replacement of service-delivery vehicles; consumables and supplies; rent, rates, utilities, insurance, business systems, audit and compliance; reasonable local marketing related to service availability; and minor capital items such as accessibility upgrades, internal refurbishments, energy-efficiency improvements, furniture, service-delivery equipment, ICT, vehicles and mobility aids. Funding can also support navigation and access support for older Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, increased service delivery by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Community Controlled Organisations, and Stream Two Detailed Evaluation participation costs where applicable.National26 November 2026
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Funding for community-based projects that directly address the spread of H5 bird flu in wildlife

Licensed wildlife rehabilitators can receive $1,500 to $10,000, and eligible organisations with demonstrated wildlife management experience can receive up to $200,000.

$1,500 – $200,000WA10 December 2026
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Funding for WA small to medium businesses impacted by Tropical Cyclone Narelle

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.

$10,000 – $20,000WA14 December 2026
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GO8256: Legal financial assistance for witnesses engaging with the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

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.

Eligible uses: reasonable professional costs of a legal practitioner to represent you or provide legal advice relating to participation in the Royal Commission; reasonable disbursements incurred by a legal practitioner in acting for you or providing legal advice (examples: counsel fees for opinion, domestic travel, medico-legal report preparation, expert opinions, expert witness fees, obtaining copies of reports/records, photocopying/printing, interpreter/translator fees). Payable rates and conditions are set out in the Commonwealth Legal Financial Assistance Schemes Assessment of Costs (July 2012). Restrictions / ineligible expenditure (explicit): not available for preparing voluntary submissions to the Royal Commission; not for compensation for loss of earnings; not for costs to prepare/submit the application or respond to departmental requests about the application; not for costs of dealing with the department; not for preparing an itemised invoice; not for health/medical care or travel/health insurances; not for living expenses; not for a fee paid in advance to secure a legal practitioner (retainer). Retrospective costs (costs incurred before an application is received) are generally not payable except in limited circumstances and may be considered on a case-by-case basis where urgent attendance prevented prior application.National14 December 2026
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Concessional loans for Tasmanian businesses to help them develop or expand, or undertake new projects

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

$100,000 – $5,000,000TAS18 December 2026
Closes 31 December 2026business.gov_au
Funding to become an EV charger hosting station in NSW

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.

Funding varies. The NSW Government is co-funding an EV charging network. Charging providers may apply to the NSW Government for co-funding for the EV chargers at registered sites.NSW31 December 2026
Closes 31 December 2026business.gov_au
Funding to deliver quality affordable preschool eduction in NSW

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.

$5,000 – $200,000NSW31 December 2026
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Funding to support employee training to meet industry and business needs in TAS

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).

Up to $250,000TAS31 December 2026
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Low-interest loans for primary producers impacted by Western QLD surface trough, rainfall and flooding

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.

Up to $5,000,000QLD31 December 2026
Closes 31 December 2026business.gov_au
Loans for SA drought affected grain and livestock farmers in the Murray Mallee, Riverland and Upper North regions

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

Up to $250,000SA31 December 2026
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Funding for primary producers and businesses impacted by North QLD monsoon trough, associated Cyclone Koji and severe weather

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.

Up to $75,000QLD6 January 2027
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GO8220: Saluting their Service Commemorative Grants Program 2026–27

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.

Up to $150,000National21 January 2027
Closes 22 January 2027business.gov_au
Funding for small businesses impacted by the closure of the Great Western highway in NSW

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.

$5,000 – $25,000NSW22 January 2027
Closes 4 February 2027business.gov_au
Support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander businesses in QLD

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.

Up to $100,000QLD4 February 2027
Closes 31 March 2027business.gov_au
Disaster assistance for small businesses in affected NT regions

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

Up to $10,000NT31 March 2027
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GO7562: CEWH Environmental 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).

$28,882,000 – $28,882,000National16 April 2027
Closes 5 May 2027business.gov_au
Funding for QLD small businesses impacted by 2025 Monsoon Trough, Cyclone Koji, Cyclone Narelle and severe weather

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.

Up to $15,000QLD5 May 2027
Closes 6 May 2027business.gov_au
Funding for trade exposed Safeguard facilities to reduce emissions

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.

$500,000 – $50,000,000National6 May 2027
Closes 6 May 2027grantconnect
GO8016: Powering the Regions Fund – Safeguard Transformation Stream Round 2

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.

$500,000 – $50,000,000National6 May 2027
Closes 14 May 2027business.gov_au
Bursary program for university students, early-career professionals and primary producers who are seeking to improve soil management

SA primary producers, university students and early-career soil professionals can receive up to $2,000 for individual training or up to $5,000 for group knowledge exchange.

Up to $5,000SA14 May 2027
Closes 20 May 2027business.gov_au
Funding for WA businesses to participate in wind turbine manufacturing and servicing supply chains

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.

$20,000 – $1,000,000WA20 May 2027
Closes 31 May 2027grantconnect
GO7036: Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) Rebate Program Round 2

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.

$8,400,000 – $5,000National31 May 2027
Closes 31 May 2027business.gov_au
Funding to support Modern Methods of Construction (MMC) manufacturing capability in NSW

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.

$20,000 – $150,000NSW31 May 2027
Closes 31 May 2027business.gov_au
Grants to support improved safety and efficiency for Australian airspace users

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.

Up to $5,000National31 May 2027
Closes 31 May 2027business.gov_au
Funding for events in Tasmania

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

Funding is provided to secure mass participation events that deliver interstate visitation and economic and social benefits for Tasmania. The program requires applicants to contribute at least 60% of the overall event income budget. Applicants must hold or be able to obtain public liability insurance to the value of $20,000,000. (The page states only that 'Funding varies'.)TAS31 May 2027
Closes 8 June 2027business.gov_au
Funding to support abalone shareholders transition to a new management framework

NSW abalone shareholders that meet the business eligibility requirements can receive up to $1,000 for financial guidance and up to $9,000 for training.

Up to $10,000NSW8 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6559: Disaster Recovery Payment for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders

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).

$1,000 – $1,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO8022: Indigenous Visual Arts Industry Support program, Closed Non-Competitive Grant Round 2026-27

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.

$28,882,000 – $28,882,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO7222: Multilateral Placements Program (MPP)

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.

$30,400,000 – $30,400,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6891: Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Sovereign Industrial Priorities Stream

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.

$50,000 – $1,000,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6558: Disaster Recovery Allowance for New Zealand non-protected Special Category (subclass 444) visa holders

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).

Up to $803National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO8221: Indigenous Languages and Arts - Closed Non-Competitive and Strategic Grant Opportunity 2026-27

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.

$300,000 – $650,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Grants for business projects that benefit the Collie region in WA

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

Up to $100,000WA30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Rebates for capital cost of small-scale, on-site recycling equipment or technology

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.

$1,000 – $50,000NSW30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6892: Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Security Stream

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.

$10,000 – $100,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Rebate for commercial fisher tracking systems

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.

Up to $750QLD30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6896: Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Exports Stream

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.

$15,000 – $250,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO7863: Revive Live (Closed Non-Competitive)

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).

$25,000,000 – $25,000,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO8331: Building Early Education Fund – Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Grant Opportunity

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.

Eligible activities: capital works to establish a new ECEC service or expand an existing ECEC service to support additional places, including building design, planning and approval; construction, commission and fit-out of new buildings or expansions for National Law and CCS-approved CBDC services; infrastructure provision (water, sewerage, electricity); building certifications (including certificate of occupancy); project management; site preparation (land clearing, demolition, contaminant removal); site safety requirements including landscaping and car parking (only where required to accommodate increased ECEC places); costs to obtain or amend service approval under State Regulatory Authority/National Law; assets that are part of fit-out and essential to CBDC provision; and any other capital works demonstrably related to delivery of the grant activity as agreed by the department. Ineligible uses: purchasing land; ECEC service operational costs (rent, insurances, maintenance, registration, salaries, training); capital works that have already commenced (unless grant funds would fund additional works that increase ECEC places); general ongoing operational/administrative expenses (annual maintenance, communications, accommodation, printing, postage, legal/accounting, bank charges); wages not related to construction; non-construction project overhead items such as office equipment; research or scoping activities; travel; any tax obligations arising from the grant except GST.National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Rebates for sheep and farmed goat producers to purchase electronic identification (eID) devices

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.

Up to $0SA30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Fee-free training for apprentices

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

The government will pay student contribution/training fees directly to the supervising registered training organisation (RTO) on behalf of eligible apprentices and trainees (additional payments are made to Skills Assure Suppliers). It provides fully subsidised training fees for eligible high priority apprenticeships and traineeships for units/modules commenced from 2021-01-01 to 2027-06-30 and covers training until completion. No matching requirements are specified.QLD30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Funding for NT businesses to set up or expand their exporting capabilities

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.

Up to $50,000NT30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Funding for QLD female founded businesses undertaking a new pre-seed or seed capital raise

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.

$50,000 – $200,000QLD30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO5640: Human Rights Advocacy Grant Program
$5,000 – $100,000ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS, Overseas30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6356: Indigenous Australians Health Programme (IAHP): Emergency and Service Continuity Support for IAHP Funded Organisations

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).

$20,000,000 – $20,000,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6270: Distributed National Collections

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.

$22,000 – $490,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027grantconnect
GO6902: Defence Industry Development Grants Program - Skilling Stream

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.

$5,000 – $250,000National30 June 2027
Closes 30 June 2027business.gov_au
Funding for events held in regional Victoria

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).

Up to $500,000VIC30 June 2027
Closes 31 December 2027business.gov_au
Rebates on water bills for eligible QLD businesses

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.

The Scheme provides a 15% rebate on the amount paid for quarterly water bills relating to the 2025–26 and 2026–27 financial years. The Queensland Government has allocated $25,300,000 to the Irrigation Pricing Rebate Scheme. Only the portion of a bill that relates to supply in the 2025–26 or 2026–27 financial years is eligible. No matching funding requirement is stated.QLD31 December 2027
Closes 31 December 2027business.gov_au
Funding for Western Australian farmers' markets operators

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

Up to $50,000WA31 December 2027
Closes 31 December 2027grantconnect
GO7530: Tertiary Access Payment Program Guidelines 2025-2027

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.

$3,000 – $5,000National31 December 2027
Closes 31 December 2027business.gov_au
Low-interest loans for primary producers impacted by North QLD monsoon trough, associated Cyclone Koji and severe weather

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.

Up to $2,000,000QLD31 December 2027
Closes 30 April 2028grantconnect
GO7372: DRIVEN Charger Rebate Stream

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.

$2,000 – $20,000National30 April 2028
Closes 12 May 2028grantconnect
GO8522: REEF: Kids for the Reef School Excursion Rebate Program

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.

$20 – $1,650National12 May 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO4149: Joint Strike Fighter Industry Support Program Sustainment Grants

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.

$50,000 – $250,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO7623: Australia Cook Islands Partnership Program

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.

$1,500,000 – $1,900,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO8454: Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

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.

Up to $150,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028business.gov_au
Funding for Australian companies to develop capabilities to win work for the Joint Strike Fighter Program

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.

$50,000 – $250,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028business.gov_au
Funding to repair, replace or improve public boating infrastructure in NSW

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.

$5,000 – $300,000NSW30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028business.gov_au
Funding for Tasmanian business energy efficiency audits

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

Up to $1,000TAS30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028business.gov_au
Freight discounts for QLD businesses in remote communities

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.

Up to $110,000QLD30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO7531: National Collaborative Research Infrastructure Strategy 2025 Guidelines

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.

$435,000,000 – $435,000,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO7751: Local Investments Funding Grant Opportunity

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.

Up to $125,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO8242: Australasian Legal Information Institute Sponsorship

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.

From $50,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO6268: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Seventh Assessment Cycle Experts

Grants to support Australian experts, research institutions and government departments to participate in the IPCC Seventh Assessment Cycle (authors, bureau members, review editors, experts). Funding covers participation costs (travel, research assistance, communications) to enable contribution to IPCC reports and associated processes.

$8,000 – $660,000National30 June 2028
Closes 30 June 2028grantconnect
GO8115: Comprehensive Primary Health Care - ACCHS Division of Service Delivery

This grant (GO8115) funds the transition of Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC) service delivery to eligible Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHS) to ensure continued culturally appropriate, multidisciplinary primary health care for First Nations people in local communities. It supports delivery of essential primary health care (including general practice and clinical services by suitably qualified medical professionals), population health, and service/system improvements including Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI).

Up to $28,000,000National30 June 2028
Closes 31 December 2028business.gov_au
Funding for organisations to support the delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET)

NT organisations can apply for funding (amounts vary) to support delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET).

Funding varies. No specific details on what the funding covers or any matching requirements are provided on the page.NT31 December 2028
Closes 31 December 2028business.gov_au
Funding for disaster affected WA primary producers

WA primary producers affected by an eligible declared natural disaster can receive needs-based, reimbursement funding for disaster recovery costs (amounts vary case-by-case).

Funding is needs-based and offered as reimbursement. Funding may be used for obtaining professional advice directly relating to addressing issues arising from the natural disaster; freight costs of transporting livestock, fodder or water, and building or fencing equipment or machinery; the restoration or rebuilding of fencing (including materials where fencing has been dismantled or damaged due to counter-disaster operations or where roaming livestock presents a public safety risk); and other needs-based measures specific to the disaster type. DRFAWA measures include professional advice, a freight subsidy (50%), fencing along a major road (livestock producers only), fencing dismantled/damaged as part of counter-disaster operations, and an interest rate subsidy on a new loan for recovery. Primary Producer Recovery Grants (Category C & D) may provide additional grants when an event is deemed exceptional. Funding is not intended to compensate for losses where adequate insurance could have been obtained and is only available when applicants can demonstrate they have exhausted their own resources to recover from a disaster event.WA31 December 2028
Closes 30 June 2029grantconnect
GO8215: 2026-2029 Indigenous Employment Initiative

The Indigenous Employment Initiative (IEI) grant (GO8215) provides funding to create entry-level, non-clinical aged care employment and training opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, to support delivery of culturally safe, trauma aware and healing informed aged care. It targets existing IEI-funded organisations from the 2024-25/2025-26 round (Stream One) and targeted Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs), mainstream aged care providers or Regional Councils (Stream Two).

Up to $108,940,739National30 June 2029
Closes 30 June 2029grantconnect
GO6366: National Performing Arts Training 2023-28

Ongoing Commonwealth funding to support a small number of identified national performing arts training organisations (ATOs) to deliver world-class education and training for talented young Australian performing artists. The program funds operational costs of eligible organisations to deliver training, performances and touring and to maintain high-quality training environments and workforce.

$156,786,000 – $156,786,000National30 June 2029
Closes 30 June 2029grantconnect
GO8542: Prescribed Body Corporate (PBC) Strategic Projects

The PBC Strategic Projects grant provides funding to Prescribed Bodies Corporate (PBCs), Traditional Owner Group Entities (TOGEs), Traditional Owner Corporations (TOCs), and authorised third parties to pursue strategic and economic opportunities. It supports projects that strengthen the social, cultural and economic aspirations of Native Title-holding groups and improve Native Title agreement-making, partnerships and land-use decision-making.

Funding may support activities aligned with the grant objectives, including developing and implementing strategic, economic development and business plans; developing land-use plans, country planning and cultural mapping tools; establishing corporate structures, subsidiary enterprises, joint ventures and industry partnerships; mapping community skills and training needs; communication and engagement with PBC members, Native Title holders and stakeholders; co-design between PBC groups for joint projects; planning for negotiation or implementation of Native Title and Traditional Owner agreements; accessing technical or legal expertise; and engaging staff for one-off strategic and economic activities, but not ongoing operational roles. Minor capital expenditure of up to 100000 GST exclusive per grant may be used to purchase or upgrade equipment and/or office space critical to delivering the grant activity. Grant funds may only be spent on eligible activities and expenditure defined in the executed grant agreement.National30 June 2029
Closes 30 June 2029grantconnect
GO6813: NIDA Capital Works Expenditure Program

Ongoing closed non-competitive program that provides capital works funding to support repairs, maintenance and improvements of the Commonwealth-owned NIDA building at 215 Anzac Parade, Kensington (for the National Institute of Dramatic Art). It helps ensure appropriate training facilities and prolongs the building's useful life for NIDA students and operations.

$1,700,000 – $1,700,000NSW30 June 2029
Closes 30 June 2029grantconnect
GO8332: Building Early Education Fund – Supplemental Operational Funding Grant Opportunity

Supplemental operational funding to support the viability and establishment of early childhood education and care (ECEC) centres funded under the Building Early Education Fund. It is focussed on supporting not-for-profit organisations and government providers to build or expand centre-based day care in areas of need, including regional and remote communities.

$5,000 – $300,000National30 June 2029
Closes 30 June 2029grantconnect
GO8044: Remote Australia Employment Service Closed Non-Competitive Grant Opportunity

The Remote Australia Employment Service (RAES) Closed Non-Competitive Grant invites selected organisations to deliver remote employment services (Case Management, Community Projects, provider capability uplift and pilots) in specified RAES region(s) where there is no suitable provider or an existing provider has ceased/is expected to cease. It supports remote job seekers (around 40,000 participants across 1,200+ communities) to gain skills, engage in community-based initiatives and transition into sustainable employment.

$1,151,000,000 – $1,151,000,000National30 June 2029
Closes 1 January 2030business.gov_au
Funding for VIC landowners to undertake restoration projects

Private landholders in Victoria can receive BushBank funding and guidance to restore native vegetation on their freehold land.

Funding varies. All selected landowners will receive BushBank funding and guidance for restoration projects. Significant co-funding is required to deliver plantings; Cassinia Environmental will source co-funding from partners (including carbon markets and philanthropic biodiversity-focused partners). Projects may be eligible for co-funding via transfer of carbon rights to a project partner, or landowners may register Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) from their project for retention or sale.VIC1 January 2030
Closes 30 April 2030grantconnect
GO7878: Supporting Living Organ Donors Program

The Supporting Living Organ Donors Program provides financial reimbursement to living organ donors (or prospective donors) to reduce financial barriers to donation by reimbursing paid leave or lost income and out-of-pocket travel and accommodation expenses. It helps Australian residents donating a kidney or partial liver (or undergoing donor work-up testing) who donate in Australia.

$6,637,000 – $6,637,000National30 April 2030
Closes 30 June 2030business.gov_au
Temporary financial relief for critical mineral projects in NSW

Holders of NSW mining leases for critical minerals can apply to defer royalty payments for up to five years.

The program provides deferral of royalty payments for a period of five years (deferred payments are repaid in quarterly instalments over five years after the deferral period). Deferred royalties accrue interest quarterly based on the 3-month average of the monthly yield of 10-year Australian Government bonds as published by the Reserve Bank of Australia. The scheme has a $250,000,000 cap on total deferred royalties across NSW.NSW30 June 2030
Closes 31 December 2030business.gov_au
Discounts on costs of installing a small-scale solar battery

Australian households, businesses and community organisations can receive a discount of around 30% on the upfront cost of installing a small-scale battery system (5 kWh to 100 kWh).

The program provides a discount on the upfront cost of installing small-scale battery systems (5 kWh to 100 kWh). The discount is funded by the government through purchasing the equivalent number of small-scale technology certificates (STCs) created for batteries. The discount amount is based on the battery’s usable capacity and the number of STCs the battery is eligible for under the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES). Retailers/installers may offer an upfront reduction or a rebate after installation, or consumers can claim the discount directly by creating and trading STCs through the REC Registry. Additional capacity added to an existing battery system is eligible only if the battery system has not previously received a discount under the program, the additional capacity is at least 5 kWh, and the total upgraded capacity does not exceed 100 kWh nominal capacity. The discount levels and STC factors will be reviewed and adjusted (including proposed changes effective 1 May 2026) and will generally decrease until 2030.National31 December 2030
Closes 30 June 2032grantconnect
GO8114: Comprehensive Primary Health Care - Rolling Funding Arrangements - Extension

Extension of the Comprehensive Primary Health Care Rolling Funding Arrangements (CPHC RFA) under the Indigenous Australians Health Programme (IAHP) to fund Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services (ACCHSs) to deliver culturally appropriate comprehensive primary health care for First Nations peoples across Australia. Funding is provided via non-competitive, invitation-based rolling grant agreements over a six-year term (2026-27 to 2031-32).

CPHC RFA funding must be used to deliver culturally appropriate comprehensive primary health care services tailored to the health needs and priorities of First Nations communities. Essential requirement: provide essential primary health care including general practice and clinical services delivered by suitably qualified medical professionals. Eligible activities include diagnosis and treatment of acute illnesses; emergency primary health care; diagnosis, treatment and management of chronic conditions; eyes, ears and oral health activities; health crisis intervention and referral; population health programs (antenatal, postnatal, child health, immunisation, health assessments and follow-up care); access to secondary/tertiary services and outreach; system-level improvements and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) including Plan-Do-Study-Act cycles, clinical audits and CQI training; multi-disciplinary care and practice management; strengthening organisational and governance capacity; partnerships and integrated care pathways; clinical data collection and reporting of nKPI and OSR; monitoring and evaluation; ICT; workforce development; transport supporting access to primary health care; provision/insurance/maintenance of health equipment; and general maintenance/upkeep of clinical structures. Eligible expenditure: costs associated with delivery of the activities agreed in the Activity Work Plan and budgets, incurred between the grant start and end dates. Ineligible uses include (explicitly): social and emotional wellbeing counsellors; specialised drug and alcohol support services; surgical procedures (excluding minor GP surgical procedures); hospital-based emergency care/medical evacuations; research projects; security for commercial loans or meeting existing loan obligations; purchase/repair of motor vehicles (except routine maintenance) except where approved in writing by the Commonwealth; political or lobbying activities; subsidising commercial activities unrelated to essential primary health care; purchase of land and construction works and other major capital expenditure; paying ransom for cybercrime; legal costs to settle unfair dismissal or other claims (except where approved in writing); retrospective costs; overseas travel; projects duplicating existing government-funded resources or initiatives; and activities for which other government bodies have primary responsibility.National30 June 2032
Closes 31 December 2034grantconnect
GO7539: Rugby League in the Pacific

A Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) program to support entry and operation of Papua New Guinea (PNG) teams in Australian professional rugby league competitions and to fund rugby league pathway, grassroots and development programs across Pacific countries (focused on PNG, Fiji, Samoa and Tonga). It helps the PNG NRL Franchise (mens and womens teams), rugby league organisations delivering Pacific programs, and related infrastructure projects in Port Moresby.

$130,000,000 – $480,000,000National31 December 2034
Closes 30 September 2035grantconnect
GO5113: Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme

The Afghanistan Inquiry Legal Assistance Scheme (AILAS) provides Commonwealth financial assistance to current and former Australian Defence Force (ADF) members to obtain legal advice and representation to respond to AFP/Office of Special Investigator (OSI) investigations, to answer charges, or to give evidence in court in relation to matters arising from the Afghanistan Inquiry. The scheme is administered by the Attorney-General's Department and runs on an ongoing basis until related proceedings are concluded.

$28,882,000 – $28,882,000National30 September 2035
Ongoinggrantconnect
GO8234: Building Early Education Fund – Large-Scale Grant Opportunity

The Building Early Education Fund (Large-Scale Grant Opportunity) provides capital grant funding to build and upgrade early childhood education and care (ECEC) centres in areas of need. It targets quality not-for-profit ECEC providers, state and local governments and schools to establish new services and increase capacity of existing services, particularly in priority and underserved markets (including regional locations and outer suburbs).

Up to $1,000,000,000National
Ongoingbusiness.gov_au
Tailored support for SA small businesses

For South Australian small businesses to receive tailored support and subsidised training, mentoring and advisory services.

Provides tailored support and advice via subsidised programs at low cost (workshops, seminars, mentoring, training sessions). No monetary funding amounts or matching requirements are specified.SA
Ongoinggrantconnect
GO8120: Advancing Renewables Program

The Advancing Renewables Program (delivered by ARENA) funds Projects that develop, demonstrate, deploy or commercialise Renewable Energy Technologies in Australia. It supports Projects (including Desktop Studies and Analysis) that reduce cost, increase value, improve technology/commercial readiness, remove barriers to uptake, and increase skills/capacity, with mandatory knowledge sharing.

$100,000 – $50,000,000National
Ongoingbusiness.gov_au
Funding and resources for ACT screen practitioners

For ACT screen practitioners: various funding programs and resources to support development, production and promotion of ACT screen content.

Various funding programs and resources are available. Funding is also available for productions looking to shoot or post produce in the region. No matching requirements are specified on this page.ACT
Ongoingbusiness.gov_au
Funding to attract non-Tasmanian screen productions to film in Tasmania

For non-Tasmanian screen productions: funding up to $500,000 to film in Tasmania.

Up to $500,000TAS
Ongoinggrantconnect
GO7854: Regional Development Australia Committees (RDA) program

Ongoing Australian Government funding to support the operational, administrative and capability needs of the national network of Regional Development Australia (RDA) Committees (including the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation). It funds RDAs to deliver activities in the RDA Charter that drive regional economic development, stakeholder engagement and capability building across their defined regions.

$117,700,000 – $117,700,000National
Ongoingbusiness.gov_au
Loans for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander owned production companies can access loans between $100,000 and $3,000,000 to finance Australian documentary, film or television projects.

$100,000 – $3,000,000National
Ongoingbusiness.gov_au
Tax deductions for primary producers

Primary producers can claim tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production.

Tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production. Special decline-in-value rules apply to water facilities, fencing assets, fodder storage assets and horticultural plants. (No matching requirements specified.)National
Ongoinggrantconnect
GO8179: Linkage Projects for funding applied for in 2026

The Linkage Projects grant (ARC Linkage Program) funds competitive research projects led by Eligible Organisations (universities and research institutions listed in Appendix B) that collaborate with Partner Organisations. It supports internationally competitive basic and applied research (excluding medical research and experimental development) and aims to strengthen research alliances and deliver benefits to research end-users.

$50,000 – $300,000National