How to apply

The Grant Opportunity Guidelines for each funding round set out how applications will be assessed to make sure that all applicants are treated fairly and equally.  Agency employees and contractors (who are treated as agency staff) must abide by the Conflict of Interest Policy and the APS Values and Code of Conduct.

Meeting the selection criteria and submitting an application does not guarantee funding.

What do I need to do to apply?

• Check for Open Grant Opportunities

• You might be interested in more than one funding opportunity

• Prepare your application for funding using the form(s) provided, making sure that you’ve completed all the steps

• Information may change during the process, so check back often throughout the process for updated information or Subscribe to receive alerts when new information is available. It is the responsibility of organisations applying for DSS grants to stay up to date with new information throughout the application period.

Information and support

Additional information and support is available for grant application for funding. Find out about:

• the types of selections processes available including direct, restricted or open competitive

• the service areas used in new grant agreements

• Government policies for grant processes, which include

  • Applicant feedback

  • Late applications policy

  • Incomplete applications or those with missing information policy

  • Departmental approach to providing feedback

  • Access and Equity Policy

• Resources available to assist you in preparing an application including:

  • Financial information to support a grant application

  • Strong evidence

  • Confirming your legal entity status

  • Strategic planning