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

The Try, Test and Learn Fund: Skills for Micro-enterprise Project

Grant Category

Carers of People with Disabilities

This project will help young carers to develop the skills and capabilities that they need to progress business ideas and to gain employment, while giving them access to appropriate support services and a peer network.

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Families and Communities Program - Strong and Resilient Communities Activity

Grant Category

Health Promotion and Prevention Programs Social Inclusion

National Research Grants

The Strong and Resilient Communities Activity (SARC) is an element of the Families and Communities Program.

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Australian Disability Enterprises (ADE) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Transition Consultations: Round 3

Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

The Australian Government is inviting organisations via a restricted competitive process to apply to deliver services under the Disability and Carer Support Program - The ADE-NDIS Transition Consultations Round 3.

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Print Disability Services Program

Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

The Australian Government is inviting organisations to apply via an open process to produce print material in alternative formats for people who are unable to use standard print under the Disability and Carer Support Program – Print Disa

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Disability Employment Services 2018 Grant Opportunity Restricted Application Process - Stage two

Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities Employment Services

Department of Social Services – Disability Employment Services 2018 Grant Opportunity Restricted Application Process.

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National Panel of Assessors Grant Opportunity

Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

National Panel of Assessors provides a range of Assessment Services to assist people with disability in the workplace.

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