How to apply

Before you apply, please ensure that you:

• Identify the grant category best suited to your proposal
• Read about eligibility, support material and how we process your application
• Check that you are eligible to apply to the category, review the selection criteria, and check the application closing date, the decision notification date and the project start date.

Then complete and lodge the application form with the correct support materials. Copies of the application form can be downloaded from this website. 

Alternatively you can request a copy to be mailed to you by Australia Council staff. 

Tel: (02) 9215 9000 (Sydney)
Toll-free: 1800 226 912 (outside Sydney)
Toll-free: 1800 659 291 (voicemail only)
Email: mail@australiacouncil.gov.au.

PO Box 788
Strawberry Hills NSW 2012

When your application form is completed, submit one original and one single-sided copy, along with the required support material specified in the grant category, by the closing date. You should also keep a copy of your application for your own records.

Applications must be submitted either on the standard application form or strictly conform to the style, format and length of the standard form. Applications must be typed or handwritten in black ink.

Please ensure that you sign the application form and where appropriate, ensure the application form is signed by the administering person or organisation.

Application closing dates

Applications must be postmarked or received at the Australia Council by the relevant closing date. If the closing date falls on a weekend or public holiday, the application must be postmarked or received no later than the next working day.

Applications hand-delivered to the Australia Council will only be accepted at the reception desk and must be received by the closing date between 9am and 5pm.