Grants in Australian Capital Territory
Grants available in Australian Capital Territory, across every funding category on GrantShepherd, from government, philanthropic, and corporate funders. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 17 grants grants currently open or opening soon. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
Showing 17 grants.
Environmental Volunteer Group Assistance Grants
This grant helps volunteer groups to build and grow through volunteer recruitment and training.
Always openUp to $5,000ACTVerified 58 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityLoose-Fill Asbestos Disease Support Scheme
This scheme makes payments to Canberrans who have developed an asbestos-related disease from living in an affected home.
Always openACTVerified 58 days agoPublic Health & WellbeingAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Enrolled Nurse Scholarships
This scholarship provides financial assistance for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander (First Nations) students to complete a Diploma of Nursing at CIT.
Always openACTVerified 58 days agoPublic Health & WellbeingSustainable Business Program
This program helps businesses become accredited and recognised as a Sustainable Business.
Always openUp to $13,000ACTVerified 58 days agoEnvironment/BiodiversityCYFSP preventative early support services grant
This grant funds organisations to provide early support for children, young people and families whose needs are not met through whole of population services. Whole of population services are services …
Always openTotal pool: $746,836 (multiple grants offered)ACTVerified 58 days agoChildrenLease Variation Charge Reduction for missing middle development
Starting from 1 July 2026, if you seek to vary your Crown Lease in a RZ1 or RZ2 zone to add dwellings to your property you may be entitled to a 50 per cent reduction in your codified Lease Variation C…
Closes Tue, 31 Dec 2030ACTVerified 58 days agoHousingACT Youth Scholarship
This scholarship helps young people attend events or activities to develop professionally and personally.
Always open$500 - $1,500ACTVerified 58 days agoYouthGambling Harm Prevention Mitigation Fund: Community Grants
This grant is for community led activities that prevent and reduce gambling harm in the ACT.
Always openUp to $10,000ACTVerified 58 days agoPublic Health & WellbeingMajor Events Fund
The Major Event Fund supports major events that attract visitors to Canberra and strengthen the ACT’s annual events calendar.
Always open$50,000 - $500,000ACTVerified 58 days agoCommunity/Place-based Development2024-25 Arts Activities Up to $5k
This grant supports ACT-based artists at all stages of their careers and organisations providing the Canberra community with opportunities to engage in the arts.
Always openUp to $5,000ACTVerified 58 days agoArts & CreativityCYFSP targeted support services grant
This grant funds organisations to provide targeted support for children, young people and families whose needs are not met through whole of population services that anyone can access.
Always openTotal pool: $7,010,000 (multiple grants offered)ACTVerified 58 days agoYouthACT Women’s Return to Work grant
This grant helps women get the support they need to re-enter the workforce.
Always openUp to $1,000ACTVerified 58 days agoWomen & Gender EquityFuture of Education Equity Fund
One-off payment to families to help get the things their child needs for school and their wellbeing.
Closes Fri, 27 Nov 2026$400 - $750ACTVerified 58 days agoChildrenEnergy Innovation Fund
This fund provides flexible, early-stage grants for energy innovation projects.
Always openTotal pool: $17,000,000 (multiple grants offered)ACTVerified 58 days agoResearch (Scientific/Medical/Academic)Safer Families Assistance
This is a one-off payment if you've experienced domestic or family violence.
Always openUp to $2,000ACTVerified 58 days agoHousingLease variation charge reductions for social and affordable rental developments
Developers and community housing providers can apply to reduce their lease variation bill for eligible social and affordable rental housing.
Always openACTVerified 58 days agoHousingAboriginal Community-Controlled Organisation (ACCO) Establishment and Expansion Fund
This grant is for Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations who provide culturally appropriate human services to the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community.
Always open$15,000 - $50,000ACTVerified 58 days agoPublic Health & Wellbeing