Sector grants
See below for a range of potential grant opportunities available for Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Services noting that some programs are State specific and won’t apply to all ACCHOs. Opportunities will vary over time. We aim to provide up to date and relevant grant opportunities which are available in the short to medium term.
See below for Tips and Tricks that can help you to write a successful grant proposal.
NSW – Western Sydney First Nations Program – CLOSES Tues 31.3.26
NT – Quick Response Grant – Youth 2025/2026 – CLOSES Thurs 30.4.26
NSW – 2026 NAIDOC Grants Program – CLOSES Sun 22.3.26
NSW – ACCOs Governance, Resilience, Opportunities & Workforce – CLOSES Thurs 19.3.26
NSW – Expanding Quality Access Program – CLOSES Mon 13.4.26
NSW – Expansion of Services Providing Cervical Screening – CLOSES Wed 1.4.26
ACT – Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nurse Scholarships – ONGOING
ACT – Funding to support Aboriginal Community-Controlled Orgs – CLOSES Tues 30.6.26
National – Youpla Support Program Resolution Payments – CLOSES Tues 30.6.26
National – IAS Support for Community Sector Organisations – CLOSES Tues 30.6.26
National – LGBTIQA+ inclusive primary care workforce training – CLOSES Mon 30.3.26
National – Preventing Tech-based Abuse of Women – CLOSES Fri 20.3.26
QLD – Free Kindy – Sessional – ONGOING
QLD – Free Kindy – Long Day Care – ONGOING
QLD – NFP Community Orangisations Gambling Amelioration Services – ONGOING
NT – Crown Land Grants for Community Groups – ONGOING
ACT – Local community activities to reduce gambling harm – ONGOING
National – Connected Beginnings Program – ONGOING
National – Bulk Billing Practice Incentive Program – ONGOING
National – Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) Workforce Professional Development – ONGOING
National – General Practice in Aged Care Incentive – ONGOING
National – Supporting Living Organ Donors Program – CLOSES Tues 30.4.30
National – Early Childhood Education & Care (ECEC) Worker Retention Payment – CLOSES Wed 30.9.26
National – Building the GP Workforce – Primary Care CSPs – CLOSES Wed 30.9.26
NT – IAHP NT Pathways to Community Control – CLOSES Tues 30.6.26
National – Childhood Mental Health Research Grant – CLOSES Wed 25.3.26
NT – Aboriginal Workforce Grants Program – ONGOING
Aboriginal Workforce Grants Program
If you are a Northern Territory (NT) business or organisation, you can apply for funding for projects that support employment of Aboriginal people.
The Aboriginal Workforce Grants Program provides funding for projects that result in Aboriginal people:
- getting jobs
- developing careers within the workplace.
Who can apply
You can apply if you are an NT enterprise including:
- Aboriginal corporation
- private business
- industry body
- not-for-profit organisation
- other incorporated organisation.
What can be funded
To be eligible for funding, your project must include elements such as:
- structured mentoring through a professional service for career development
- workforce development – for example, support to carry out workplace practices, job design or tutoring
- wraparound services including:
- on-site mentoring and structured workplace support
- transport and/or accommodation where there is no alternative.
WA – Lotterywest Grants to Support WA Communities – ONGOING
Lotterywest offers grants to NFPs & local government authorities. Lotterywest is the only lottery in Australia to directly support WA communities (and their inspiring projects) t to make WA an even better place to live.
Lotterywest grants provide funds across 5 priority areas:
- Inclusive thriving community
- Connected cultural experiences
- Protected sustainable ecosystems
- Smart innovative society
- Active healthy people
SA – Funding for Organisations to Improve Outcomes for Indigenous Australians – ONGOING
Indigenous Advancement Strategy
The Indigenous Advancement Strategy provides funding for organisations to help them undertake projects or activities which promote equal opportunities for Indigenous Australians.
NT – Employment training projects where there are skill shortages – ONGOING
Pre-employment Training Program NT
This program provides funding for training providers running training employment projects that may fulfil a skills shortage.
NT – Grants for Seniors Month events – applications open in Mar 2026
Your event must:
- celebrate older people and their continuing contribution
- encourage older people to live healthy and active lifestyles all year round
- demonstrate that older age can be a time of learning and adventure.
- Applications open in March.
- You can apply on the GrantsNT website.
Applications open March 2025. Senior Month runs in August in the NT.
NT – Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme – ONGOING
If you’re an Aboriginal student in your first year of an undergraduate health degree, you can apply for the Northern Territory (NT) Health Aboriginal Scholarship Scheme.
Five scholarships worth up to $5,000 each are available to eligible students who are studying:
- any bachelor degree within the field of health or
- a bachelor degree that has a pathway leading to a health occupation such as a registered nurse, midwife or pharmacist.
NT – Skills NT Grant – ONGOING
Aboriginal Responsive Skilling Grants funding for regional and remote communities to train workers for projects in the community. This funding may cover the entire cost of training for people looking for work, or up to 50% of the cost for training existing workers.
By the time you have finished the training, the participants will have the following:
- increased or improved work skills
- better employment pathways or opportunities
- nationally recognised qualifications.
National – Disaster Recovery Quick Response Grants – ONGOING
Assists any Indigenous corporation whose property has been directly affected by a declared natural disaster, such as a flood, bushfire, or cyclone. The funding can be used for immediate clean up of property, work to make property safe & purchase plant & equipment to assist with recovery efforts.
Locations: National
Opens: Always open
Grant Type: Health
Max. Grant: $20,000
Eligibility: Indigenous corporations (incorporated) may be eligible for assistance through the program if:
- Their property is within a State or Territory declared natural disaster area.
- They require immediate assistance to make their property safe to access.
Agency: Indigenous Land & Sea Corporation
National – Rural Procedural Grants Program – ONGOING
This program aims to support procedural GPs who work in rural & remote areas to:
- improve or extend current skill levels
- ensure they have the skills to provide high-quality services
- comply with the professional development requirements of their GP college.
This helps ensure people in rural & remote areas have access to highly skilled health professionals. Helps cover the cost of professional development for procedural general practitioners (GPs) who work in rural & remote areas. The RPGP provides grants of up to $32,000 to rural GPs and locums who provide procedural services. This helps with the cost of attending continuing professional development activities, to maintain or increase their procedural & emergency medicine skills (including emergency mental health).
Locations: National
Opens: Always open
Grant Type: Health
Max. Grant: $32,000
Co-contribution: Not specified
Eligibility: Must be a GP working in a MMM 3-7 region. Please see section 6 of the Guidelines.
Agency: Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
QLD – Mental Awareness Foundation Grants – ONGOING
Supports those making a difference in the area of mental health.
Opens: Always open
Grant Type: Mental Health
Max. Grant: $300,000 per year for 3 years
Eligibility: Must be a registered charity based in Queensland.
Agency: Mental Awareness Foundation
WA – BHP WA Community Grants Program – ONGOING
The BHP WA Community Grants program enables positive community, environmental & economic development initiatives in BHP’s host communities that their operatives, employees & their families call home.
Locations: WA only
Opens/Closes:Refer Agency’s website
Grant Type: Community
Max. Grant: $20,000
Eligibility: WA Community Grants program supporting Port Hedland, Newman, Kalgoorlie, Kambalda, Leinster, Leonora, Wiluna & Kwinana.
Agency:BHP
NT – Aboriginal Investment Corporation – CLOSES TBC
Grants are to promote self-determination & economic self-sufficiency of Aboriginal people living in the NT & promote their social &cultural wellbeing. The NTAIC Grants Program aims to ensure:
- funding is provided to Aboriginal people in the NT.
- NTAIC Grants maximise strategic opportunities & drive economic, social & cultural outcomes.
There are two streams – General Grants & Innovation Grants.
Locations: NT
Opens: “Mid 2024”
Closes: TBC
Grant Type: Various
Max. Grant: General Grants – $500,000 per year (up to $1.5m over three years).
Innovation Grants – $10m
Co-contribution: Not specified
Eligibility: Indigenous Organisations in the NT
Agency: NTAIC
Tips and tricks
Writing a successful grant proposal often requires a strategic approach which communicates your organisation’s mission, needs, and goals in a clear and compelling way. To help you write a winning grant proposal, here are some tips and tricks to consider:
- Understand the funder’s priorities: Research the funder’s priorities, goals, and outcomes to ensure your project aligns with them. Review their previous grant awards and current guidelines to understand what they’re looking for. Consider whether it’s worth investing time and energy by applying for grants which may not be in alignment with what your project wants to do.
- Develop a compelling narrative: Tell a story that connects your organisation’s mission and goals to the funder’s priorities. Use data, statistics, and examples to support your narrative and make it convincing. However, be careful to ensure you still answer the questions.
- Focus on outcomes and impact: Show how your project will make a difference and achieve specific outcomes. Include metrics and evaluation plans to demonstrate the impact of your work.
- Craft a clear and concise budget: Develop a detailed budget that is easy to understand and aligns with the funder’s requirements. Clearly articulate how the funds will be used and how they align with your project goals.
- Build strong partnerships: Build partnerships with other organisations and stakeholders to strengthen your proposal and increase your chances of success. Highlight the strengths and expertise of your partners and how they will contribute to the success of your project.
- Avoid common pitfalls: Avoid common pitfalls such as vague language, insufficient details, lack of clarity around outcomes, and unrealistic budgets. Make sure you comprehend what each question is asking and address this in your response. Have others review and provide feedback on your proposal before submission.
By following these fundamental points, you’ll be well on your way to writing a successful grant proposal that stands out from the rest. Remember, the key is to communicate your organisation’s mission and goals in a clear and compelling way that resonates with the funder’s priorities and demonstrates the impact of your work.