All program areas (except Medical Research) have a two-stage application process: Stage 1 requires submission of an Expression of Interest (EOI). If selected, EOI applicants will then be required to submit a Full Application (Stage 2). Medical Research is by Full Application only.

This application process is set out in more detail on the program area pages.

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Round 1, 2027

Applications open

Tuesday 2 February 2027

Can I apply?

Open Program Areas

Applications

Important Dates

  • Applications

    Open Tuesday 2 February 2027

    Close Thursday 18 March 2027, 5PM AEDT

  • Grants announced
    early July 2027
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  • Round 2, 2027

    Expressions of Interest open
    Tuesday 9 March 2027

    Can I apply?
  • Open Program Areas

    Expressions of Interest

  • Important Dates

    • Expressions of Interest

      Open Tuesday 9 March 2027

      Close Thursday 8 April 2027, 5PM AEST

    • Applications

      Close Thursday 10 June 2027, 5PM AEST

    • Grants announced
      Late September 2027