Grants in ACT
NHMRC – Equipment Grants 2026
$6,225,911.96 funding pool
The NHMRC Equipment Grants scheme supports Australian health and medical research institutions to strategically acquire, maintain and share larger items of research equipment. The program aims to strengthen access to high-quality research infrastructure, support collaborative use of equipment and improve the long-term sustainability of health and medical research capability across Australia.
SEDI First Nations Grants
Up to $120,000
The Social Enterprise Development Initiative (SEDI) First Nations Grants program supports Indigenous-owned and controlled enterprises to strengthen business capability, expand operations and increase social and economic impact. Funding is designed to help First Nations enterprises access specialist expertise and services that support growth, sustainability and improved outcomes for First Nations communities across Australia.
GRDC Infrastructure Grants 2026
Up to $5million
The GRDC Infrastructure Grants program funds strategic and transformative grains research and development infrastructure across Australia. The program supports construction, upgrades and enabling capability that deliver long-term industry benefits and strengthen Australia’s grains research ecosystem.
Tour de Cure Annual Grants Round 2026–27
Investment for Australian cancer research, prevention and support initiatives
The Tour de Cure Annual Grants Round supports Australian cancer research, prevention and support initiatives. The 2026–27 program focuses on developing the next generation of cancer research by funding early career researchers, PhD scholars and brain cancer researchers through competitive grant opportunities assessed on scientific merit, innovation and potential impact.
Ansvar Community Education Program (CEP)
Up to $50,000
The Ansvar Community Education Program provides grants to support sustainable education and life skills development initiatives for disadvantaged Australians under 25 years of age. Since 1994, the program has funded charities and not-for-profit organisations delivering youth development, education and support programs.
Positive Action Community Grants 2026
A total funding pool of $200,000
Funding for Australian HIV community projects improving quality of life, health knowledge and long-term outcomes.
SME Industrial Decarbonisation Fund
Grants from $200,000-$500,000
Grants for SME manufacturers to cut emissions through electrification and renewable energy upgrades.
AMCRC STARTER Project Funding Program
Grants up to $75,000
AMCRC will endeavour to advise applicants of the outcome within 21 days of receiving a complete and compliant application.
Australian Research Council: Discovery Indigenous Grant
Funding up to $600,000 per year is available
Funding for Indigenous-led research projects by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander researchers.
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