2026-2027 ACT Environmental Grants Program

Before completing this application form, you should have read the 2026-27 ACT Environment Grant program guidelines available on the Environment Grants or Environmental Volunteer Group Assistance Grants web pages.

Watch this short video for some tips to help put your application together.

If you have any questions about completing this form please contact the Grants Coordinator on (02) 6205 9269 or email: actnrm@act.gov.au.

If it's outside of business hours or you have a technical issue, contact Smarty Grants directly by calling (03) 9320 6888 or email: service@smartygrants.com.au.

Applications close: 11.59 pm on Tuesday 25 August 2026.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Before completing this application form, it is important that you make yourself familiar with all of the requirements to be included in your application.

Before filling out this application, please confirm the following to ensure that you are eligible for a grant:

• You have read and understood the 2026-27 ACT Environmental Grants Program guidelines.
• Your proposed project is located in the ACT. 
• You are able to demonstrate alignment between your project and the aims of this program.
• Your organisation is a not-for-profit organisation. 
• Your organisation is incorporated or if you your application is sponsored, the sponsoring community organisation is an incorporated organisation.
• You are not representing a political party or government agency.
• Your organisation is able to demonstrate financial viability. 
• Your organisation has the appropriate type and level of insurances required.