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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Next | Round 1, 2026

Expressions of Interest open

Wednesday 5 November 2025

Can I apply?

Open Program Areas

Expressions of Interest

Important Dates

  • Expressions of Interest

    Open Wednesday 5 November 2025

    Close Thursday 11 December 2025, 5PM AEDT

  • Applications

    Open Monday 2 February 2026

    Close Thursday 26 March 2026, 5PM AEDT

  • Grants announced
    late June 2026
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  • Upcoming Round

    Round 2, 2026

    Expressions of Interest open
    Tuesday 17 February 2026

    Can I apply?
  • Open Program Areas

    Expressions of Interest

  • Important Dates

    • Expressions of Interest

      Open Tuesday 17 February 2026

      Close Thursday 12 March 2026, 5PM AEDT

    • Applications

      Close Thursday 4 June 2026, 5PM AEST

    • Grants announced
      late September 2026
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  • Future Round

    Round 3, 2026

    Expressions of Interest open
    Tuesday 16 June 2026

    Can I apply?
  • Open Program Areas

    Expressions of Interest

  • Important Dates

    • Expressions of Interest

      Open Tuesday 16 June 2026

      Close Thursday 2 July 2026, 5PM AEST

    • Applications

      Close Thursday 3 September 2026, 5PM AEST

    • Grants announced
      mid December 2026