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

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

National Landcare Program: Smart Farms Small Grants: Soil Extension Activities

Grant Category

Farming

The Australian Government is offering grants valued between $100,000 and $250,000 over 2 years for Soil Extension Activities. This is the last round of Smart Farms Small Grants, with the focus on supporting the National Soil Strategy and Ag2030 goals.

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Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program: Small Grants (Round 2)

Grant Category

Water Resources

Round 2 of the Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program (Small Grants) will provide grants between $5,000 and $100,000 to community groups and farmers to undertake projects to improve the ecological health of rivers and wetlands in Murray–Darling Basin.

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Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program: Large Grants

Grant Category

Water Resources

The Large Grants round of the Murray–Darling Healthy Rivers Program is providing grants between $100,001 to $2,000,000 to applicants, including farmers, community groups and local councils, to undertake projects to restore the ecological health of rivers and wetlands in the Murray–Darling Basin. 

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Disability and Carers Program - Disability Inclusive Health Practices grant opportunity

Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

The Disability Inclusive Health Practices grant opportunity is part of the Department of Social Services’ Disability and Carers Program. The program provides support to people with disabilities and carers to actively participate in community and economic life.

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Disability and Carers Program: Sport4All Expansion

Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

The Sport4All Expansion grant opportunity is part of the Department of Social Services’ Disability and Carers Program. The program provides support to people with disabilities and carers to actively participate in community and economic life.

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Redress Support Services

Grant Category

Community Development

The Redress Support Services program aims to provide timely access to trauma informed and culturally appropriate community-based services to support people’s engagement with the National Redress Scheme.

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