Grants in WA
WE SWIM Community Programs
Funding up to $50,000 excluding GST is available per partnership.
Up to $50,000 for local multicultural swimming and water safety partnerships across Australia. Applications close 24 September 2026.
WE SWIM Place-Based Partnerships
Funding up to $100,000 is available.
Funding up to $100,000 for place-based partnerships improving water safety and inclusion in multicultural communities.
WA Thriving Kids Family and Children Support Program
Grants from $250,000-$2,000,000 per project or initiative, excluding GST.
WA grants of $250,000 to $2 million for community-based early support initiatives assisting children and families.
Indigenous Broadcasting and Media Program (IBMP) – Strengthening Community Broadcasting Grant
There is no fixed maximum grant amount. Most grants are expected to range from $20,000 to $250,000.
NIAA's IBMP grant: $4 million for First Nations community broadcasting and media organisations. Grants of $20,000 to $250,000. Applications close 11 September 2026. Check your eligibility with Avant Group.
WA Bird Flu Wildlife Resilience Grants
Up to $200,000
Funding of up to $200,000 is available for wildlife resilience and biosecurity projects that help prevent and manage H5 bird flu in Western Australia. Grants support licensed wildlife rehabilitators and wildlife management organisations undertaking practical and strategic conservation initiatives. Applications for small grants open 10 August 2026.
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.
Future Health Research and Innovation Fund – Mental Health Translational Research Grants
Up to $600,000
The Mental Health Translational Research Grants 2026 program provides targeted support for Western Australian researchers to accelerate implementation of evidence‑based mental health interventions and policies. The program focuses on improving mental health outcomes, supporting workforce capability and strengthening the WA mental health research sector through translational research that can be embedded into policy and practice.
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.
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