Grants in WA
Australian Research Council Discovery Program Grant: Australian Laureate Fellowships
Salary support plus additional research project funding for up to five years
The Australian Laureate Fellowships support leading researchers to undertake innovative and ground breaking research with significant national benefit. The program aims to build Australia’s research capacity by supporting researchers with exceptional leadership capability and a strong mentoring role. Funding supports both the researcher’s salary and eligible research activities.
First Nations Clean Energy Program – Advice Grants
$5,000 to $80,000
Is this grant competitive or entitlement based? Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel. How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?...
WA Innovation Booster Grant (IBG) 2026
Funding up to $50,000
WA Innovation Booster Grant 2026: up to $50k matched funding for WA startups/SMEs to test, validate and commercialise innovation.
Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA) – Feedlot Research for Accelerated Adoption (RAAD) Program
$45M funding pool, no funding request limit
National MLA program supporting feedlot research to accelerate adoption of proven productivity and animal welfare innovations.
GRDC Proof of Concept Funding – Call 1, 2026
Funding up to $250,000
Early‑stage funding of up to $250k for proof‑of‑concept R&D aligned with GRDC priorities for Australian grain growers.
Cancer Council WA – Clinical Capacity Building Grant
Up to $114,000
The Cancer Council WA Clinical Capacity Building Grant supports clinicians in Western Australia to undertake collaborative cancer research projects that build clinical research capability and strengthen cross‑institutional partnerships. Funding supports applied and translational cancer research designed to advance clinical practice and patient care.
Cancer Council WA – Cancer Research Project Grants
Up to $140,000
Cancer Council WA’s Cancer Research Project Grants provide funding for early‑stage cancer research projects that build evidence for future funding and support translation of research ideas. Funding supports projects across laboratory, clinical, epidemiological, psychosocial and behavioural science, with priority areas including Aboriginal health, rural and remote, clinical and public health.
Spaceport Establishment Support Grant
$200,000 to $1.75 million
The Spaceport Establishment Support Grant assists businesses to progress the establishment of commercial space launch facilities in Western Australia. Funding supports early‑stage planning, site assessment and business case activities that enable proponents to move towards an investment‑ready spaceport project.
IRGP – Australia‑Korea Foundation (AKF)
$50,000 to $150,000
The IRGP – Australia‑Korea Foundation (AKF) grant supports projects that strengthen engagement between Australia and the Republic of Korea. Funding supports initiatives that build collaboration, exchange and long‑term people‑to‑people links across priority bilateral areas.
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