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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

A RAAF Iroquois helicopter, A2-649, from No 9 Squadron re-supplies troops of the First Australian

Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program

A RAAF Iroquois helicopter, A2-649, from No 9 Squadron re-supplies troops of the First Australian

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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Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) Program 2025–26

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Grant Category

Veterans

Closing Date & Time

AEST

Selection Process

Demand-driven

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Veterans' Affairs
The Building Excellence in Support and Training (BEST) program supports the role of ex-service organisation (ESO) wellbeing and compensation advocates, who provide advice and assistance to the veteran and defence communities.
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Australian Government. Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.

CEWH Environmental Activities

Australian Government. Commonwealth Environmental Water Holder.

Grant Category

Water Resources

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

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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Forestry Industry - Support Plantation Establishment Round 3 - Batches 1, 2 and 3

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Grant Category

Agriculture

Closing Date & Time

AEDT

Selection Process

Demand-driven

Delivered on behalf of

Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry
This grant supports the establishment of new long rotation softwood and hardwood plantation forests and assists the sector to respond to the projected growth in demand for domestically sourced timber resources, contributing to Australia’s carbon emissions reduction commitments.
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Closed Grants

Smart Farming Partnerships

Grant Category

Farming Natural Resources - Conservation and Protection

The Australian Government is inviting applications via an open process to apply to deliver services under the National Landcare Program – Smart Farming Partnerships in the next phase in 2017-18.

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The Try, Test and Learn Fund: Carer Achievement Pathway Project

Grant Category

Carers of People with Disabilities

This project will support young carers by offering coaching, coordinated referrals and peer networking opportunities supported by an online portal. This will empower young carers to reimagine, plan and build their future beyond their caring role.

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The Try, Test and Learn Fund: Data-driven Job Opportunities for Young Carers Project

Grant Category

Carers of People with Disabilities

This project will provide young carers with training and support to increase their job readiness, while giving them access to guaranteed job opportunities with improved job matching through augmented intelligence.

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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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