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We are aware of recent phishing and scam emails impersonating GrantConnect. We advise all users to remain vigilant and to not click on links or open attachments that appear suspicious. If you are unsure about the legitimacy of a GrantConnect email, please email us at GrantConnect@finance.gov.au. More information on how to spot an email scam can be found on the ScamWatch website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Below you will see answers to questions we get asked the most via the GrantConnect Help Desk. Click on a question to expand and view the response.

Grants are widely used to achieve government policy outcomes which support our Nation’s jobs, growth and innovation. The Australian Government provides grants to a wide number of stakeholders for the benefit of all Australians. Each year billions of dollars’ worth of grants benefit the public including through:

  • increased social services;
  • expanded opportunities for businesses;
  • emergency relief; and
  • research and innovation.

GrantConnect represents the single web location where Australian Commonwealth Grants are reported regardless of how they are administered.

The primary purpose of GrantConnect is to connect people with grants and grant opportunities. 

A Grant Opportunity (GO) is a collective term used to describe any notice published on GrantConnect inviting potential recipients to apply for an Australian government grant.

A Forecast Opportunity (FO) is an advertisement of potential Grant Opportunities, providing limited information and an estimated period of release. Forecast Opportunities are used to alert potential grant applicants of upcoming opportunities and to assist in their application planning. All Forecast Opportunities are subject to revision, withdrawal or cancellation. 

Grant Awards (GAs) are reported on GrantConnect as the result of a grant being awarded by an Australian Government entity. GAs must be published on GrantConnect within 21 days of a grant agreement taking effect.

GAs are published on GrantConnect as point-in-time records of the outcomes of grants processes conducted in line with the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs).

The mandate for Federal Government agencies to publish their GAs on GrantConnect came into effect on 31 December 2017.

One of the most important reasons for becoming a Registered User is to receive notification of new opportunities as they are published.

Creating a GrantConnect Registered User profile will cost you nothing. You can even set up your user account just the way you like it. You can elect to receive email notifications and can even personalise your notification results based on keywords and location.

Being a registered user will allow you access to the documents associated with a Grant Opportunity. In addition to this, if the grant application process is being run through the GrantConnect website (www.grants.gov.au), you will be able to submit your application safely and securely through the GrantConnect website.

Browsing information on GrantConnect does not require registration.

However, to download documentation, access restricted content, submit applictions or set up notifications you must be a registered user.  

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There are a number of reasons why you cant find the program including:

1. Not yet published. We recommend subcribing to be notified. 

2. Not a Commonwealth Grant Program. Some programs are administered by states and are not listed on GrantConnect. 

3. Not a Grant Program seeking applications. Some programs are administered in a different manner such as a rebate and are not listed on GrantConnect (e.g. HomeBuilder Grant). 

No, there are a number of rules which govern which entities must publish on GrantConnect and what they are required to publish.

For all non-corporate Commonwealth entities (agencies) under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, GrantConnect is the central point for mandatory publication of all publicly available Commonwealth Government Grant Opportunities. Some Corporate Commonwealth entities (agencies) also have publishing obligations. Further information on these obligations can be found at:

• https://www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2013A00123
• http://finance.gov.au/resource-management/grants/

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GrantConnect is the centralised location for Australian Government grants.

The system contains information that can be used to search for new Grant Opportunities, find out who has been awarded grants and watch for future programs.

Grants are widely used to achieve government policy outcomes which support our Nation’s jobs, growth and innovation. The Australian Government provides grants to a wide number of stakeholders for the benefit of all Australians. Each year billions of dollars’ worth of grants benefit the public including through:

  • increased social services;
  • expanded opportunities for businesses;
  • emergency relief; and
  • research and innovation.

A Grant Opportunity is a collective term used to describe any notice published on GrantConnect inviting potential recipients to apply for an Australian government grant.

Forecast Opportunities are an advertisement of potential Grant Opportunities, providing limited information and an estimated period of release. Forecast Opportunities are used to alert potential grant applicants of upcoming opportunities and to assist in their application planning. All Forecast Opportunities are subject to revision, withdrawal or cancellation. 

A Grant Award (GA) is a record reported on GrantConnect that contains information about a grant awarded by an Australian Government entity. Grant Awards must be published on GrantConnect within 21 days of a grant agreement taking effect.

Grant Awards are published on GrantConnect as point-in-time records of the outcomes of grants processes conducted in line with the Commonwealth Grants Rules and Guidelines (CGRGs).

The mandate for Federal Government agencies to publish their Grant Awards on GrantConnect came into effect on 31 December 2017.

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Applications to Grant Programs are managed through a number of different sites. 

Prepare early and read the Grant Guidelines.

Each Grant Program has individual eligibility criteria and application processes.

Review the documents available on the Grant Opportunity.

If you are unsure about the application submission process for a particular Grant Opportunity, please contact the nominated Contact Officer located on the Grant Opportunity. 

If you are unsure about the application upload process on GrantConnect and need assistance, please contact the GrantConnect Help Desk.

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Grant Opportunities published on GrantConnect are open for applications.

GrantConnect lets you review information on current and previous programs.

Each Grant Opportunity includes details on eligibility criteria, and can be different for each one.

Further details on eligibility should be directed to the contact officer listed on the Grant Opportunity.

GrantConnect provides a centralised listing of available Grant Opportunities, allows you to be notified of opportunities as they are published and provides details of Grants Awarded.

There are a number of reasons why you can't find the program including:

1. GrantConnect is a Commonwealth platform. State and Territory programs do not report on GrantConnect.

2. It is not a Grant Program seeking applications. Some programs are administered in a different manner such as a rebate and are not listed on GrantConnect (e.g. HomeBuilder Grant).

No, there are a number of rules which govern which entities must publish on GrantConnect and what they are required to publish.

For all non-corporate Commonwealth entities (agencies) under the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013, GrantConnect is the central point for mandatory publication of all publicly available Commonwealth Government Grant Opportunities. Some Corporate Commonwealth entities (agencies) also have publishing obligations. Further information on these obligations can be found at:

• www.legislation.gov.au/Series/C2013A00123
• http://finance.gov.au/resource-management/grants/

You will only receive email notifications that match the keyword(s) or locations that you have selected in your GrantConnect notification profile. Settings which are too prescriptive could lead to missed opportunities.

If you believe you are missing out on being notified of particular Grant Opportunities, check your notification settings and locations selected in your GrantConnect notification profile.

Email delivery failure and internet or other technical issues may also occur for a variety of reasons which are outside of GrantConnect’s control or due to problems occurring in your own environment. For this reason, it is advisable that you check GrantConnect periodically for new Grant Opportunities and Forecast Opportunities.

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Registered Users are given additional access to GrantConnect features including:

  • Notification of opportunities.

  • Download documentation.

  • Respond to Grant Opportunities (where applicable).

As a Registered User of GrantConnect you can keep informed of opportunities as they are released to your nominated email address.

There are no fees to register, no limitations on how many people in your organisation can have accounts and no subscription fee.

 

GrantConnect is a Commonwealth Government site designed as a single point of discovery.

Grant Programs are listed in GrantConnect across a number of Administering Entities regardless of the program objectives.

GrantConnect is a free web based platform.

Browsing information on GrantConnect does not require registration.

However, to download documentation, access restricted content, submit applications or set up notifications you must be a registered user.

If you download Grant Opportunity documentation it is important for you to ensure that your email address is current. This is the address that notifications about addenda issuance, Grant Opportunity process changes and Grant Opportunity / Forecast Opportunity notifications will be sent.

As a registered user of GrantConnect, you are required to accept the Terms of Use at the time of registration. They are also available under the 'Policies' heading, if you wish to view them again at any time.

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The Australian Government provides grants to a wide number of stakeholders for the benefit of all Australians.

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