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 Guidelines 2017.

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

Open Grants

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Marking (First World War) Private Graves Grants Program

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Grant Category

Veterans

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Demand-driven

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Veterans' Affairs
Throughout Australia, individuals and groups are working to identify private unmarked graves of First World War veterans and marking these graves to recognise their service. This grant program contributes to the cost of establishing a grave marker on currently unmarked private graves.
Working for Women Program Research Partnership Grant Opportunity Applications close: 23 September 2024

Working for Women Program - Research Partnership to build the evidence base for achieving gender equality in Australia

Working for Women Program Research Partnership Grant Opportunity Applications close: 23 September 2024

Grant Category

Women

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Restricted

Delivered on behalf of

Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet
Up to $5.0 million (GST exclusive) is available from 2024–25 to 2029–30 to fund a partnership between the Australian Government, represented by the Office for Women, and a research organisation to build the evidence base on what works to achieve gender equality
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Structural Adjustment Fund – Round 2

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Grant Category

Services for People with Disabilities

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Social Services
Round 2 of the Structural Adjustment Fund will run from 2024–25 to 2025–26. Up to $14.7 million is available in this round. Projects will support the evolution of the supported employment sector in line with the guiding principles for the future of supported employment.
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Justice Reinvestment in Central Australia – Round 2 Assessment Cycle 2

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Grant Category

Indigenous Communities

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open non-competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Attorney-General’s Department
Successful initiatives under this opportunity will prevent and reduce Central Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples’ contact with the criminal justice system through place-based, community led measures to prevent crime, treat drug and alcohol addiction or address illegal drug use.
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National Justice Reinvestment Program – Round 2 Assessment Cycle 2

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Grant Category

Indigenous Communities

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Open non-competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Attorney-General’s Department
The National Justice Reinvestment Program aims to reduce contact with the criminal justice system and incarceration of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and young people through support for place-based and community-led justice reinvestment initiatives across Australia.
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Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program

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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 defence personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations, and their families.

Expansion of the Community Child Care Fund-Restricted (CCCFR) non-competitive grant opportunity (for specified services)

Grant Category

Indigenous Education

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Closed non-competitive

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Education

The CCCFR expansion program aims to establish new early childhood education and care (ECEC) services in mainly remote and very remote areas to increase participation by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in culturally appropriate ECEC.

Closed Grants

Intensive Family Support Service – Lajamanu

Grant Category

Children, Youth and Youth at Risk

Intensive Family Support Service is an evidence-informed service that focuses on achieving outcomes to reduce child neglect, improve child wellbeing and increase parenting capacity.

Volunteer Grants 2016

Grant Category

Community Development

Community and not-for–profit organisations can now apply for funding to support the valuable work of volunteers.