Education Grants in Australian Capital Territory — 2026

6 programs4 open nowUp to $65,000

Education providers, training organisations and employers can access grants for workforce development, apprenticeship incentives, curriculum development and institutional infrastructure. Programs target both formal education providers and businesses investing in their workforce.

In Australian Capital Territory, the australian capital territory government funds business and innovation through a focused suite of programs covering arts, sustainability, innovation and sme support.

Open programs

6 total
Open·$400 - $2,000
Tenant Participation Grants

This program encourages and supports public and social housing tenants in the ACT to participate in sporting, arts, cultural, education, employment, and training activities. The grants aim to improve participants' physical, social, and personal development through community engagement.

Ongoing·Up to $65,000
ACT Road Safety Fund Grants Program

Annual grants program that funds a range of road safety activities including programs, rehabilitation services, education campaigns, research, audits, and feasibility studies. Projects must have strong links to current road safety priorities and deliver direct benefits to the ACT community.

Ongoing·$400 - $750
Future of Education Equity Fund

A one-off annual payment to low-income families to help cover school costs and essentials for children enrolled in ACT schools. The fund assists with expenses such as uniforms, excursions, sporting equipment, sporting activities, and music lessons.

Ongoing
ACT Adult Community Education (ACE) Grants Program 2025-27

The ACT ACE Grants Program provides funding for the delivery of quality foundation skills training in accessible and inclusive community settings, supporting Canberrans experiencing barriers to learning, training and work. It supports both accredited and non-accredited foundation skills learning activities for participants aged 17 years or older to engage in informal learning that enables formal training and future employment.

Closed·Up to $25,000
Early Childhood Degree Scholarship Program

Offers scholarships to early childhood educators in the ACT to complete an ACECQA-approved early childhood teaching degree on a full-time or part-time basis. The program aims to increase the number of degree-qualified educators in the ACT and raise the profile of the education and care sector. Funding includes support for study costs and employer backfill arrangements for paid study leave.

Closed
Aunty Agnes Shea Early Childhood Scholarship Program

A scholarship program for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander educators to undertake Diploma or Degree qualifications in early childhood education. The program offers financial support, paid leave arrangements, and wrap-around supports to attract more Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to the early childhood education profession.

Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.