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Building Early Education Fund - Malangenna Children's Centre Grant Opportunity
The purpose of the grant opportunity is to support the delivery of the Malangenna Children’s Centre election commitment through the Building Fund. On 28 April 2025, the Hon Anne Urquhart MP announced that a re-elected Albanese Labor Government will invest up to $4 million to support the construction of a new building at the Malangenna Children’s Centre, which is operated by Devonport Child Care Centres Inc, in Devonport, Tasmania. The expansion of the service is expected to more than double the number of places available and provide early learning and care for around 170 children.
AustraliaSoutheast Asia Mutual Recognition of Professional Services (SEAMRPS) Grant Program – Round 2
The SEAMRPS Grant Program will facilitate trade in professional services between Australia and Southeast Asia by supporting Australian professional service accreditation, licensing and registration bodies to negotiate mutual recognition arrangements (MRAs) with their Southeast Asian counterparts. MRAs make it easier for professionals to practice overseas by recognising equivalent qualifications and licensing standards between jurisdictions.
AustraliaReconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Program Phase 2
The Australian Government is inviting organisations via an open process to apply to deliver services under Program 1.1 Employment Services from 2026 to 2030. In the 2024–25 Budget, the Australian Government committed $76.2 million over 5 years to improve the economic security of First Nations people transitioning out of the justice system and reestablishing themselves in the community. The REAL Program builds on the Time to Work Employment Service and aims to improve outcomes for First Nations people exiting the justice system by providing support to reestablish themselves in the community. The Program offers pre-release, and post-release supports to help people to reintegrate into their communities and engage with employment, education and training. In addition, the Program will facilitate connection to culture, Country and language, where appropriate. The Program responds to extensive consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations, communities and evidence on how to improve support in the transition from the justice system to employment. Phase 1 of the Program commenced earlier this year in a cross section of facilities.
AustraliaAdvancing Australia's National Interests in Antarctica
The purpose of the Advancing Australia’s National Interests in Antarctica grant opportunity is to support the Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science (ACEAS) for two years to finalise and deliver data sets and publication outputs from field operations previously funded under the ARC Special Research Initiative in Excellence in Antarctic Science. The objectives of the grant are to: advance Australia’s national interests in Antarctica through delivery of priority science secure Antarctic science capability and the next generation of researchers strengthen collaboration across the Australian Antarctic science community and with DCCEEW enhance Australia’s leadership and excellence in Antarctic science. The intended outcomes of the grant are: advancement of Australia’s national interests in Antarctica through delivery of the Australian Antarctic Science Decadal Strategy employment of, and funding certainty for, experts, students and early career researchers to strengthen Antarctic science capability in Australia demonstrated leadership of Australia in Antarctic science by continuing collaboration through ACEAS across participating universities published peer-reviewed manuscripts, lodgement of datasets with the Australian Antarctic Data Centre, and communication of key outcomes, particularly from the Denman Glacier terrestrial and marine campaigns and science supported by the Australian Antarctic Program.
AustraliaHomelessness Sector Development Round Project Grant
The Homelessness Sector Development Round Project Grant will provide funding to nationally focussed organisations with an interest in homelessness to create research, data and evaluation activities and bring forward new ideas that directly improve the standard of responses provided to those most in need of housing assistance. The grant opportunity aims to strengthen the homelessness sector by funding expert, evidence-based research and advice that supports government decision making. It invests in building the sector’s capability to conduct research, coordinate efforts, and engage effectively so it can recommend ways to improve housing and homelessness outcomes for vulnerable communities. Through funded projects, organisations will help advance key housing and homelessness priorities by delivering research, policy development, and innovative approaches, such as improved use of data, to reduce homelessness and enhance early intervention. The Australian Government has announced a total of up to $6 million (GST exclusive) over 3 years from 2025–26 to 2027–28 for the Homelessness Sector Development Round. For this grant opportunity, a total of up to $400,000.00 (GST exclusive) is available per annum over 3 financial years from 2025–26 to 2027–28, which will be shared between successful applicants. Only organisations invited to apply are eligible for this grant opportunity.
AustraliaHospital to Home Program
This grant opportunity was announced as part of the 2025-26 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO). The purpose of this grant opportunity is to extend and build on the success of the previous funding (GO5718) for the Hospital and Home Program (Program). The Program provides ongoing, targeted support to women and families impacted by stillbirth, neonatal death or sudden unexpected death of an infant. Dedicated peer support workers support families within three months of their loss and provide six sessions over six months. The objectives of the grant opportunity are to: • provide early and targeted culturally responsive support to assist in the transfer of bereaved families between hospitals and support services • increase the number of referrals received into the Program from maternity hospitals, hospices, funeral directors or via self-referral • increase the provision of support services for First Nations and multicultural families through the implementation of culturally safe bereavement practices • increase the delivery of culturally responsive support services to rural and remote families, through the training and coordination of bereavement outreach support workers and increased use of telehealth. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to: • reduce isolation felt by women and families following the loss of an infant and acknowledge the impact of grief • reduce the likelihood of complications with grief that can lead to poor mental and physical health outcomes • support bereaved parents in their transition to day-to-day life following the loss of an infant, by supporting them to integrate back into their communities and return to regular activities such as work • increase the understanding of family, friends and community regarding the needs of bereaved families. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.
AustraliaNATSIFAC Program - Relocation and settlement of residential care clients into newly completed NATSIFACP facilities
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to provide funding to assist with the relocation, orientation and settlement of residents into newly built NATSIFACP aged care homes in a culturally safe manner and consistent with requirements of the Aged Care Quality Standards (the standards). The objectives of the grant opportunity are to support eligible applicants with: coordinated relocation logistics such as the development and implementation of plans, procedures and protocols (including critical Chain of Custody for Schedule 8 medications) to ensure a seamless relocation of the service and existing aged care residents in a manner that meets the requirements outlined in Aged Care Act 2024 (the Act), the Aged Care Rules 2025 (the Rules), the Standards (including Outcome 7.2: Transitions), and other Australian and/or State or Territory legislation. temporary engagement of specialists and additional qualified staff, including additional Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander health workers to ensure and support culturally safe, trauma-aware and healing-informed care and processes throughout the transition, and short-term hire of manual labour, additional vehicles and/or necessary equipment for departing and/or receival facilities to meet care requirements under relevant legislation (including occupational health and safety regulations) and to mitigate associated risks for all persons involved. The intended outcomes of the grant opportunity are to: ensure aged care residents experience a safe and well-coordinated transition to the new home and are settled in a manner that prioritises the physical, emotional and cultural care needs of the individual and meets the requirements outlined in applicable legislation, and support a seamless transition of the NATSIFACP service from their old building to the newly constructed aged care home. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.
AustraliaSport and Physical Activity: Women's Softball World Cup Finals 2027 – Event Delivery
The Australian Government is inviting applications via a restricted process to apply to deliver activities under Outcome 7 – Sport and Physical Activity (Program 7.1) from June 2026 to June 2027. The grant opportunity was announced as part of the Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook (MYEFO) 2025–26 statement. Funding is to be provided in 2025–26 to Softball Australia, as host organisation for the Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027. The Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027 will bring together the top 8 women’s teams to showcase softball on the world stage. Brisbane has been awarded hosting rights for the 2027 edition and will provide a platform to inspire more Australians to be physically active. The grant opportunity will primarily support planning and delivery of the event. The objective of the grant opportunity is to support the establishment of processes, systems, workforce, governance structures and frameworks that will underpin planning for and delivery of the Women’s Softball World Cup Finals 2027.
AustraliaIllicit Tobacco Fee for Service Program
The Illicit Tobacco Fee for Service Program (the program) will run until 30 June 2027. In the 2024-25 Budget, the 'Tobacco - Illicit tobacco compliance' measure provided funding of $188.5 million over 4 years from 2023-24 for the Australian Border Force (ABF) to implement an end-to-end compliance and enforcement model for illicit tobacco. This funding includes $20.4 million to establish the Illicit Tobacco Fee for Service Program to partner with state and territories to counter illicit tobacco. The ABF is delivering a proportion of the funding to the states and ACT through a separate funding opportunity and Memorandum of Understanding. This grant opportunity has up to $5 million available to partner with the Northern Territory Police Force (NTPF) to counter illicit tobacco. The objectives of the program are to: supplement existing resources, processes and equipment/s for the fight against illicit tobacco sales and distribution assist territories in combating the sale and distribution of illicit tobacco in Australia prevent escalation of criminal activity related to the trade. The intended outcome of the grant opportunity is to support uplift in capacity and capability of territory law enforcement agencies to support the Commonwealth efforts in disrupting illicit tobacco.
AustraliaAustralian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority
The Australian Government is inviting an organisation via a restricted process apply to deliver services under the Education Portfolio Outcome 1: Improved early learning, schooling, student educational outcomes and transitions to and from school through access to quality early childhood education and care, support, parent engagement, quality teaching and learning environments. The grant opportunity for ACECQA (the program) will run over three years from 2026 to 2029, from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2029. The ACECQA was established by the Education and Care Services National Law Act 2010 (National Law). Its role is to support the nationally consistent regulation of quality and safety in early childhood education and care services across Australia. Ongoing funding for ACECQA was initially announced as part of the 2019–20 Mid-Year Economic and Fiscal Outlook and has been continued through subsequent budget processes, including the 2025–26 Budget. The purpose and objective of this program is to support the ACECQA to carry out its legislative functions and operations under the National Law and deliver on expectations set by Education Ministers across all jurisdictions. The intended outcomes of the program are to support the nationally consistent regulation of quality and safety in early childhood education and care services across Australia and drive continuous improvement in the early childhood education and care sector.
AustraliaCochrane Funding Program 2026
Cochrane is an international, independent, not-for-profit organisation that aims to promote evidence-based practice in service provision and clinical healthcare. Cochrane systematic reviews are a key element in improving the quality and accessibility of the evidence to support healthcare decision making. The Australian Government has announced a total of $6,476,822 (GST exclusive) to support Cochrane activities in Australia over four years (from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2030). This funding will be administered by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC). The objectives of this funding program are to: - Support Australian Cochrane review production and evidence synthesis to inform healthcare decision making. - Ensure that resources are allocated to specific, measurable activities that deliver high value outputs. For further information on the Cochrane Funding Program 2026, see the Cochrane Administered Funding Grant 2026-2030_grant opportunity guidelines. The activities that fall within this grant support NHMRC’s strategic priorities: in particular the translation of research into public policy, health systems and clinical practice, and the use of new tools and technologies to improve healthcare including artificial intelligence in health. These are aligned with the Australian Government’s commitment to evidence-based healthcare and focus on priorities for national policy and decision making.
AustraliaFunding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia
The Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia grant program will run over 5 years from 2026–27 to 2030–31. This grant program is round 2 of the previous Funding for Social Partner Participation on Safe Work Australia administered in 2023 which promoted tripartism and social dialogue. The second round will commit $5.625 million GST exclusive over the life of the grant to continue opportunities for tripartism and social dialogue to provide support for employer representatives and unions to improve safety, fairness, and productivity in workplaces. The objective of the program is to support employer representatives and unions to effectively fulfil their roles as Safe Work Australia (SWA) members. The intended outcomes of the program are to: strengthen tripartism and social dialogue in national work health and safety (WHS) and workers’ compensation policy development support full engagement in SWA tripartite policy development and decision-making processes enable social partners to work with their affiliates and members to undertake consensus building activities on work health and safety and workers’ compensation policy matters enable social partners to genuinely contribute ideas, input and experience from workers and business through broader and more in-depth outreach.
AustraliaLegal advice service supporting the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to establish a Jewish community focussed legal advice service to support the Royal Commission. The legal advice service will provide legal advice and information to members of the public wishing to engage with the Royal Commission. The service will run for the duration of the Royal Commission and to be effective, the service must be independent from the Royal Commission, trauma-informed, culturally safe, accessible, and be delivered nationally. The objectives of the grant are: · To provide a free legal advice and information service to assist individuals to understand their legal rights and options for engaging with the Royal Commission. · To provide referrals to counselling and other support services as needed to ensure a holistic, culturally appropriate, and cooperative approach to assisting people to engage with the Royal Commission.
AustraliaFunding to implement the updated 'Disability Inclusion Planning – A Guide for Local Government'
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to fund the Australian Local Government Association (ALGA) to implement the updated 2016 Disability Inclusion Planning – A Guide for Local Government (the Guide). This will improve outcomes for people with disability by improving the ability of local governments and councils to: • plan, • deliver, • promote accessible, inclusive services, workplaces, and communities. The grant aims to: • Improve services and outcomes that people with disability receive from local governments and associated councils. • Implement the Guide. • Build staff ability to deliver accessible, culturally responsive and inclusive systems. • Sustain the national community of practice (COP) to share knowledge, tools, and evidence of what works. • Showcase effective council?led disability initiatives. As a result of this grant: • People with disability have improved outcomes, better access to services, more inclusive communities, and increased employment within local government. • Councils use the Guide to improve disability inclusion of services within their influence. • Local government increase their capability and confidence to design and deliver inclusive services and employment practices. • The COP continues to share resources and grow its inclusive initiatives case?study bank, • Jurisdictions take on successful disability initiatives. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red "Grant Opportunity Documents" button on the left-hand side.
AustraliaAssetless Administration Fund - Asset Recovery Grant
The Asset Recovery Grant Guideline is one of three revised guidelines developed by ASIC to replace ASIC Regulatory Guide 109*. The Asset Recovery grant opportunity provides funding to a liquidator of an assetless company to take action to recover certain assets, or for compensation for loss, where misconduct in relation to the company has occurred which caused assets of the company to dissipate. The Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs) requires grant opportunity guidelines to be developed for all new grant opportunities, and revised guidelines to be developed where significant changes have been made to a grant opportunity. The Guidelines are developed in accordance with the CGRPs within the Commonwealth Grants Policy Framework. Please read the Guidelines carefully, as it contains numerous changes including: - Sections and headings in accordancewith the Whole-of-Government template - Simplified definition for 'assetless' administration for determining a liquidator's eligibility to apply for grant in section 4.5 - Clearer assessment criteria in section 6 - Explicit guidance regarding funding for security for costs orders to support asset recovery. * The other two Guidelines are: Director Banning Grant Guidelines; and Matter Other Than Director Banning Grant Guidelines.
AustraliaAssetless Administration Fund - Matters Other than Director Banning Grant
The Matters other than Director Banning Grant Guidelines is one of three revised Guidelines developed by ASIC to replace ASIC Regulatory Guide 109*. The Other Matters grant opportunity provides funding to a liquidator of an assetless company to investigate and prepare a report under section 533(2) of the Corporations Act 2001, where possible offences or misconduct had occurred that may warrant ASIC commencing its own investigation or taking enforcement action. The Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs) requires grant opportunity guidelines to be developed for all new grant opportunities, and revised guidelines to be developed where significant changes have been made to a grant opportunity. The Guidelines are developed in accordance with the CGRPs within the Commonwealth Grants Policy Framework. Please read the Guidelines carefully, as it contains numerous changes including - Sections and headings in accordance with the Whole-of-Government template - Simplified definition for "assetless" administration for determining a liquidator's eligibility to apply for grant in section 4.5 *The other two Guidelines are: Director Banning Grant Guidelines; and Asset Recovery Grant Guidelines.
AustraliaAssetless Administration Fund - Director Banning Grant
The Director Banning Grant Guidelines is one of three revised Guidelines developed by ASIC to replace ASIC Regulatory Guide 109*. The Director Banning grant opportunity provides funding to a liquidator of an assetless company to investigate and prepare a report under section 533(2) of the Corporations Act 2001, primarily to assist ASIC to determine whether to disqualify a person from managing corporations under section 206F or 206GAA of the Corporations Act 2001. The Commonwealth Grant Rules and Principles 2024 (CGRPs) requires grant opportunity guidelines to be developed for all new grant opportunities, and revised guidelines to be developed where significant changes have been made to a grant opportunity. The Guidelines are developed in accordance with the CGRPs within the Commonwealth Grants Policy Framework. Please read the Guidelines carefully, as it contains numerous changes including: - Sections and headings in accordance with the Whole-of-Government template - Simplified definition for "assetless" administration for determining a liquidator's eligility to apply for grant in section 4.5 *The other two Guidelines are: Asset Recovery Grant Guidelines; and Matters Other Than Director Banning Grant Guidelines.
AustraliaRegional Development Australia Committees (RDA) program
The RDA program is a national network of 50 Committees, including the Indian Ocean Territories Regional Development Organisation (collectively referred to in this document as RDAs). RDAs are made up of volunteer local leaders who work with all levels of government, business and community groups to support economic development in their regions.
AustraliaAssisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Storage Funding Program
The purpose of this grant opportunity is to support patients from two population groups who face extra costs associated with fertility preservation: people who require fertility treatment, including fertility preservation, due to a cancer diagnosis, and people at risk of passing on genetic conditions who have undergone pre-implantation genetic testing funded by the Medicare Benefit Schedule (MBS), as described in MBS items 13207, 73384, 73385, 73386 or 73387. Costs associated with the cryostorage of eggs, sperm or embryos are not currently subsidised through the Medical Benefits Schedule (MBS) and these patient groups often face extra costs associated with fertility preservation. The intended outcome of the program is to reduce eligible patient’s costs for preserving eggs, sperm, or embryos through cryostorage (freezing). Under the program, patients will be eligible for up to ten years of cryostorage funding per eligible material stored. To view the grant opportunity documents, please select the red Grant Opportunity Documents button on the left hand side.
AustraliaNational Cultural Heritage Account
The National Cultural Heritage Account (the Account) grant program assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects. The Account helps to retain and protect Australia's cultural heritage for future generations and provide public access to important objects that tell a story about our cultural identity. The Australian Government allocates $500,000 each financial year. There is no limit on the amount you can apply for, and funding over multiple years may be considered. There are no funding round deadlines. Applications can be made at any time during the year, and are assessed on a case by case basis.
AustraliaInternational Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF)
The International Cultural Diplomacy Arts Fund (ICDAF) supports activities in Australia and around the world that promote the Australian Government’s international arts and cultural engagement and cultural diplomacy priorities, and assist the Government in meeting Australia’s international commitments relating to arts and culture. ICDAF is designed to contribute to the overall arts and cultural development work of the Office for the Arts in the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts. It also aims to contribute to broader government objectives, in shaping and supporting Australia’s cultural landscape and Australia’s reputation abroad, and in promoting participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture.
AustraliaAdvancing Renewables Program
The Advancing Renewables Program is continuously open for applications that address ARENA's investment focus areas: Ultra low-cost solar Optimise the transition to renewable electricity Commercialise clean hydrogen Support the transition to low emissions metals Decarbonise transport ARENA wishes to attract and fund projects that align with its Investment Plan. Through the Advancing Renewables Program, ARENA is able to fund only those low emissions projects and activities that involve a renewable energy technology or technologies that increase the supply of, or improve the competitiveness of, renewable energy in Australia and have a clear nexus to renewable energy and its enabling technologies.
AustraliaCommonwealth Prac Payment (Vocational Education and Training) Program
The Commonwealth Prac Payment – Vocational Education and Training (CPP (VET)) grant will assist eligible students to manage the costs associated with undertaking a mandatory practicum placement as part of a Diploma of Nursing qualification.
AustraliaDefence Industry Development Grants Program - Skilling Stream
The Defence Industry Development Grants Program (the program) will award grants over four years from 2024-25 to 2027-28. The program was announced as part of the Defence Industry Development Strategy. The objective of the program is to build the industrial base Australia needs to achieve Defence outcomes in areas of strategic priority. The Defence Industry Development Grants Program funds four distinct grant opportunity streams tailored to address the program outcomes: Sovereign Industrial Priorities Skilling Exports Security. The Skilling stream helps Australian defence industry to upskill and train in priority trade, technical and professional skillsets to develop a workforce with the right mix of qualified and experienced personnel to meet Defence requirements. The program will enhance the capacity and capability of Australian defence industry workforce to deliver Sovereign Defence Industrial Priorities described in the Defence Industry Development Strategy.
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