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ARC Discovery Projects Grants

Grants up to $500,000 per year to support high-quality research addressing knowledge gaps, fostering collaboration, and delivering economic, social, environmental, and cultural benefits across Australia.

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Business Growth and Impact Grants

Grants up to $50,000 to support innovative start-ups and small businesses to grow, expand, or activate shopfronts that drive economic and social impact in Melbourne.

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Aged Care Capital Assistance Program

Grants and funding opportunities to build, extend, or upgrade aged care services or to build staff accommodation where older Australians have limited or no access.

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Cleaner Fuels Program

Grants to support Australian production of renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel, boosting emissions reduction, fuel security, and regional jobs under a $1.1 billion initiative.

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Graphite Research and Development Grant

Grants of up to $50,000 to support Australian SMEs collaborating with CSIRO on graphite research, advancing battery anode technologies, recycling, and sustainable critical-mineral supply chains.

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Hydrogen Headstart Program

Funding up to $2 billion for large-scale renewable hydrogen projects that drive decarbonisation, industry capability and regional economic growth across Australia’s emerging clean energy sector.

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Strategic Policy Grants Program

Up to $500,000 to support research and activities that deepen debate on Australia’s strategic and defence policy choices, strengthen partnerships, and inform strategic policy development.

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Stronger Fishing Clubs Grant

Grants up to $10,000 to support Victorian fishing clubs and associations to strengthen their membership base, improve facilities, and promote inclusive participation in recreational fishing.

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ASEAN-Australia Centre Grants

Funding up to $400,000 to support creative industries, diaspora engagement, and research projects fostering stronger business, cultural, and community links between Australia and Southeast Asia.

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SRL Community Projects Fund

Funding opportunity between $10,000 to $80,000 to support impactful community-led projects that strengthen, connect, and prepare communities across the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East precincts.

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National Intelligence Discovery Grants

Up to $800,000 are available to support fundamental and innovative research that addresses emerging science and technology relevant to Australia’s intelligence and national security interests.

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Powering Business Grant

Grants of up to $75,000 to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and not-for-profits (NFPs) cut energy costs, boost efficiency, and transition to renewable energy.

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Ultra Low-Cost Solar PV R&D Funding Round

Funding up to $10 million to support innovative solar projects that cut costs, improve efficiency, and accelerate commercialisation of ultra low-cost solar PV technologies nationwide.

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Regional Tourism Infrastructure Fund

Funding of up to $300,000 supporting regional tourism projects across Queensland, showcasing new attractions, upgraded visitor facilities, eco-lodges, glamping, agritourism, ecotourism, and unique stargazing adventures.

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Victoria Regional Events Fund

Up to $1 million per event for sporting, creative, culinary, or cultural that fosters innovation, sustainability, and aligns with broader tourism and community development goals.

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Support Plantation Establishment Program

Grants to support new long-rotation softwood and hardwood plantation forests and assist to respond to the projected growth in demand for domestically sourced timber resources.

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