Grants

Please note that there are different selection processes available. More information is available on the Selection Processes page.

The outcome of all grants awarded and funding rounds, including direct rounds, are published on GrantConnect no later than 21 working days after the grant agreement takes effect, in accordance with the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Principles 2024.

GrantConnect is the Australian Government’s centralised grants information system. It is the authoritative source for grants information.

Open Grants

Children and Family Support (CaFS)

Grant Category

Family Services and Children

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Targeted competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Social Services
The Children and Family Support (CaFS) program aims to strengthen family wellbeing by delivering flexible, responsive supports for families with children aged 0–17 years, and young people up to age 25, where appropriate. It focuses on prevention, early intervention and intensive supports to reduce escalation of need.
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Protecting the Great Barrier Reef - Community Stewardship Program Round 2

Grant Category

Natural Resources - Conservation and Protection

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

DCCEEW
The Protecting the Great Barrier Reef - Community Stewardship Program Round 2 grant opportunity will support the delivery of the Reef 2050 Plan, Reef Trust Outcomes and maintain or enhance the outstanding universal value of the Great Barrier Reef (Reef) World Heritage Area.
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Our Marine Parks Grants – Round 5

Grant Category

Natural Resources - Conservation and Protection

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
This grant opportunity will engage Australian Marine Parks users to actively participate in managing Australian Marine Parks. It supports collaborative efforts that protect biodiversity, enhance ecosystem health, and strengthen culturally informed stewardship of our marine environment.
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Expensive Commonwealth Criminal Cases Fund (ECCCF)

Grant Category

Legal Services

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Demand-driven

Delivered on behalf of

Attorney-General’s Department
The purpose of the ECCCF is to provide funding to support Legal Aid Commissions (LACs) with costs incurred defending clients in serious, high cost, Commonwealth criminal matters, Commonwealth post-sentence order (PSO) matters and Community safety order (CSO) matters.
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Modernised Multicultural Grants Program: Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities

Grant Category

Multiculturalism

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Home Affairs
The Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities grant opportunity provides funding to deliver physical infrastructure and amenities to support multicultural communities to connect and commune in a designated physical environment.
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Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program 2026–27

Grant Category

Commemorative

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Veterans’ Affairs
The Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program aims to commemorate the service and sacrifice of Australia’s service personnel who served in wars, conflicts and peace operations, including National Service personnel, and their families.
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CEWH Environmental Activities

Grant Category

Water Resources

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open non-competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
The CEWH Environmental Activities grant provides funding for environmental activities projects that aim to restore or improve the health of rivers, floodplains and wetlands in the Murray-Darling Basin. Environmental activities projects are funded by the Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.
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Closed Grants

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Rural Financial Counselling Service Program 2027 to 2032

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Grant Category

Rural Development
The Rural Financial Counselling Service grant program is an Australian Government initiative that provides free and independent financial counselling to eligible farmers, fishers, foresters and small-related enterprises who are experiencing, or at risk, of financial hardship.
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Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program 2026–27

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Grant Category

Veterans
The BEST Program forms part of the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting the role of ex-service organisation (ESO) compensation and wellbeing advocates, who provide advice and assistance to the veteran and defence communities.
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Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Industry Workforce Training: WorldSkills Australia Round 2

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Grant Category

Vocational Training and Apprenticeships
The WorldSkills Australia grant will support skills competitions at the regional, national and international level to raise the profile of skills and vocational education and training (VET) in Australia.
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National Community Hubs Program

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Grant Category

Settlement Services
Based in primary schools, National Community Hubs Program creates spaces to help refugees, humanitarian entrants and migrants, many of whom are women with young children, to learn English, develop new skills, find employment, become active participants in the economy, and to access support services.
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Decorative

Remote Training Hubs Network: Central Australia Remote Training Hubs Grant – Round 2

Decorative

Grant Category

Vocational Education

The Central Australia Remote Training Hubs Grant will support the delivery of vocational education and training in remote community clusters, by providing funding for capital assets or improvements, remote training hub coordination and m

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Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Advancing Gender Equality in Gender Segregated Industries

Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations

Grant Category

Employment Services
This grant will provide support to continue and expand activities under the Advancing Gender Equality in Gender Segregated Industries Pilot Program. The Pilot Program has supported the development of initiatives and innovative solutions to create more gender equitable industries.
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