Registered charities, community organisations and not-for-profits can access a large pool of government funding across service delivery, community infrastructure, research and the arts. Programs are available at every level of government, and the NFP sector is specifically targeted by many state and federal agencies.
What these grants can fund
- Service delivery and community programs
- Facility upgrades and community infrastructure
- Research and innovation projects
- Workforce development and volunteer training
- Arts and cultural programs
- Environmental and conservation initiatives
Common eligibility requirements
- Registered charity or incorporated association with a valid ABN
- Some programs require Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status
- Governance standards and financial reporting may be assessed
- Must demonstrate community benefit and organisational capacity
- ACNC registration often preferred or required for federal programs
Eligibility varies by program. Always check the official source before applying.
Open programs
Showing 12 of 217The Additive Manufacturing CRC establishes a world-class ecosystem for 3D printing technology spanning the entire value chain. It brings together Australia's AM research community and ambitious companies to accelerate innovation, explore new sustainable materials, and certify production, supporting widespread industrial adoption of AM technologies.
This grant provides operational funding to ensure childcare centres funded under the Building Fund can operate sustainably. Grant funding may support childcare services prior to opening and/or provide operational funding support once operating.
A $26 million grant awarded to the Future Fuels Cooperative Research Centre to research and develop low-carbon energy infrastructure, including hydrogen blending with natural gas for use in residential and commercial appliances. The grant supports the transition of energy infrastructure to a low-carbon economy using fuels such as hydrogen and biogas, with research outcomes informing industry implementation across Australia.
This grant program supports researchers pursuing innovative projects to develop new products and interventions in health and medical research, with the goal of creating treatments for serious and incurable health conditions. Funding supports programs of research comprising linked projects with a 10-year time horizon, from proof-of-concept through to full clinical implementation.
This grant provides capital funding to high-quality not-for-profit small providers to undertake construction for the delivery of new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care (CBDC) services. Funding is also available to not-for-profit providers to modify buildings to facilitate the provision of in-venue Family Day Care (FDC) in areas where no early childhood education and care (ECEC) is available.
This grant provides capital funding to high-quality not-for-profit Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) to undertake construction for the delivery of new or expanded Centre-Based Day Care (CBDC) services. Organisations will be invited to apply based on consultation with First Nations partners and peak bodies.
The Energy Innovation Fund provides up to $17 million over five years in flexible, early-stage grants for energy innovation projects across three streams: Technology Demonstration, Policy Challenge, and Innovation Ecosystem. It aims to support new and emerging technologies while developing the ACT as an export-oriented hub for energy transition innovation to achieve net zero emissions by 2045.
A $10 million research funding initiative supporting high-quality research into the health and wellbeing of serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members. The program aims to generate evidence and develop practical, implementable actions to improve mental and physical health outcomes, with consideration for support networks including family, dependants and carers. Research must focus on translation and implementation, prevention and early intervention strategies, and collaborative multidisciplinary approaches.
This grant provides support to ECEC educators, early childhood teachers and directors with five hours of time to complete national child safety training. It is available to approved ECEC services receiving the Childcare Subsidy (CCS) for their eligible employees.
This grant program provides financial assistance to support medical research and medical innovation projects focused on genomics and precision medicine. It funds six streams of research including development of genomic tools for cancer screening, gene discovery research, polygenic risk score methods for disease identification, clinical genomics implementation, and research infrastructure for data sharing and collaboration across Australia.
This program provides funding to establish and extend infrastructure of critical importance for conducting world-class health and medical research in areas of unmet medical need. It supports four streams: innovation enablers, digitisation of health care, co-investment partnerships, and mRNA technology enablers.
This grant supports medical research and innovation projects that promote Australian involvement in international collaborative investigator-initiated clinical trials. It aims to increase clinical trial activity in Australia by establishing and coordinating clinical trial sites, providing high-quality evidence of novel health treatments, drugs, or devices in usual care settings.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Program details, eligibility and closing dates change — always verify with the official source before applying. Last data update: February 2026.