GHD Foundation Innovation Grants aim to support grant recipients to develop and test new project ideas that balance creativity with achieving measurable progress in STEAM education.

This round welcomes grants supporting early, mid-, and late-stage innovation concepts, fostering fresh approaches that have the potential to create lasting impact.

The Foundation will support innovative research, programs and projects including near-term impact projects through to system-level interventions across the following three focus areas:

• Tertiary Scholarships: Granting to provide undergraduate scholarships and/or bursaries for students from underrepresented groups to pursue STEAM-based credentials and qualifications, allowing this focus on supporting the transition from school to employment.
• Teacher Capacity: Granting to support teacher recruitment, professional development, and upskilling to better equip STEAM educators in primary and secondary schools working with under-represented students or in rural and remote settings. By empowering these teachers, we help foster a more inclusive and impactful STEAM education experience for all students.
• In-School Early Education STEAM Programs (Ages 8-13): Granting to support programs that engage students early in STEAM subjects (ages 8-13) to build foundational skills and inspire long-term interest in STEAM careers.

Five, one-off grants of $75,000 will be offered. If you have lower delivery capacity, smaller grant applications are welcome. Grants will typically be awarded for a one-year project period.

Who can apply?

Eligible organisations must be registered as a charity, with Australian organisations required to have Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) Item 1 endorsement.

Charities that do not have DGR1 endorsement are welcome to apply if auspiced by a DGR-1 endorsed charity.

To apply: To access and submit an Expression of interest (EOI) and grant application, you must be logged into the Australian Communities Foundation Grants Portal and enter the access code: GHDINV2025.

• Phone: 03 9412 0412
• Email: grants@communityfoundation.org.au