Grants in Research & Development
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.
VIC mRNA Victoria Pipeline Program – Round 1
up to $2 million
The mRNA Victoria Pipeline Program – Round 1 supports Victorian organisations developing innovative mRNA-based vaccines and therapeutics. The program is designed to accelerate pre-clinical candidates towards GMP manufacturing and Phase I clinical trials while strengthening Victoria’s sovereign mRNA capability and commercialisation pipeline.
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.
NSW Housing Innovation Network Grant Program
Funding up to $250,000
NSW grants up to $250,000 for SMEs piloting housing innovation solutions in the public housing sector.
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.
WA Mental Health Translational Research Grants 2026
Funding up to $600,000
WA mental health research grants offering up to $600,000 for translational research projects.
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