Grants in NSW
Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) – National Open Call for Research
Grants between $50,000 and $2.5 million
The Australian Forest and Wood Innovations (AFWI) National Open Call for Research supports investigator-led or industry-led research and innovation partnerships addressing nationally significant challenges and opportunities across the forest and wood products value chain. AFWI seeks projects that demonstrate strong industry collaboration, cross-disciplinary research capability and a clear pathway to industry adoption. Funding focuses on research that delivers measurable economic, environmental and social benefits, builds national innovation capacity and supports Australia’s transition to a more productive, resilient and climate-adapted forest and wood products sector.
AFL Breaking New Ground Program
Grants from $50,000-$250,000
AFL Breaking New Ground supports planning and delivery of new or upgraded football facilities on schools and innovative sites.
NSW Start Strong for Long Day Care Program
Grants up to $200,000
NSW Start Strong Long Day Care 2026: fee relief and preschool funding for eligible services. Program runs 1 Jan–31 Dec 2026.
Creative NSW Arts and Cultural Funding Program: Creative Nations
Grants from $10,000-$100,000
NSW Creative Nations grants fund First Nations-led arts and culture projects in NSW, with funding up to $100,000
Reconnection, Employment and Learning (REAL) Innovation Fund
Funding typically from $430,000-$5.1 million
Federal REAL Program Phase 2 funds culturally safe mentoring for First Nations people exiting justice settings.
NSW Closing the Gap Socio-Economic Outcome 17: Digital Inclusion Hub
Grants up to $250,000
NSW grant up to $250,000 for ACCOs to establish Digital Inclusion Hubs delivering community digital access and skills.
COGGO Research Fund 2027
Funding up to $150,000 is available.
Funding of up to $150,000 for innovative R&D projects benefiting Western Australian grain growers.
Carbon Capture Technologies Program – Round 2
Funding up to $10 million is available.
Grants of $1m–$10m for pilot/demonstration carbon capture, utilisation and removal tech; co-funding required.
Australian Coal Association Research Program (ACARP) – 2026 Research Funding
$17.4M funding pool
ACARP 2026 research funding for coal industry R&D. Short proposals close 29 April 2026. Apply via email.
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