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

11:00am 25 August 2026 9:00pm 6 October 2026 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

11:00am 13 August 2026 9:00pm 27 October 2026 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

11:00pm 1 July 2026 9:00pm 1 April 2030 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

2:00pm 7 April 2026 4:00pm 12 November 2026 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

11:00am 6 February 2026 9:00pm 21 January 2027 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

11:00am 4 March 2025 9:00pm 30 June 2028 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

Redress Support Services Funding Round

Grant Category

Social Inclusion

Providing trauma-informed and culturally appropriate services for people engaging with the National Redress Scheme.

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Redress Support Services Funding Round

Grant Category

Social Inclusion

Providing trauma-informed and culturally appropriate services for people engaging with the National Redress Scheme.

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Volunteer Grants 2018

Grant Category

Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Not-for-Profits Infrastructure

Volunteer Grants 2018 providing support for Australia’s volunteers.

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Expensive Commonwealth Criminal Cases Fund (ECCCF)

Grant Category

Legal Services

The Expensive Commonwealth Criminal Cases Fund (ECCCF) is used to reimburse legal aid commissions for costs incurred defending clients in serious, high cost, Commonwealth criminal matters (such as drug importation, people smuggling, terrorism, fraud and slavery).

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