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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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Licensed wildlife rehabilitators can receive $1,500 to $10,000, and eligible organisations with demonstrated wildlife management experience can receive up to $200,000.
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.
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.
Drought-impacted grain and livestock farmers in specified SA regions can apply for low-interest loans of up to $250,000 for working capital.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
Small to medium enterprises and organisations undertaking eligible projects in the Collie region of WA can apply for up to $100,000.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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).
NT organisations can apply for funding (amounts vary) to support delivery of Vocational Education and Training (VET).
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).
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Private landholders in Victoria can receive BushBank funding and guidance to restore native vegetation on their freehold land.
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.
Holders of NSW mining leases for critical minerals can apply to defer royalty payments for up to five years.
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).
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).
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.
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.
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).
For South Australian small businesses to receive tailored support and subsidised training, mentoring and advisory services.
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.
For ACT screen practitioners: various funding programs and resources to support development, production and promotion of ACT screen content.
For non-Tasmanian screen productions: funding up to $500,000 to film in Tasmania.
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.
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.
Primary producers can claim tax deductions for certain depreciating assets used in primary production.
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.