2026 Innovation Seed Funding Grants
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Now open.

Applications are now open for the National Centre of Excellence in Intellectual Disability Health's 2026 Innovation Seed Funding Grants.

These grants support practical projects that improve how care is delivered for people with intellectual disability.
 

Funding available

We will fund up to two projects. Each project can receive up to $100,000. Projects must be completed within 18 months.
 

What we are looking for

We want projects that are:

  • Led by a health service or service provider supporting people with intellectual disability
  • Implementation‑focused, not exploratory or early‑stage research
  • Co‑designed with people with intellectual disability and/or families
  • Delivered in partnership with research, implementation or evaluation experts
  • Practical, feasible, and completed within 18 months.

These grants are not for early-stage ideas, individuals, or general funding requests.
 

Start here

Key dates
  • Applications open: Tuesday 26 May 2026
  • 2026 Information webinar: Tuesday 26 May, 11am–12pm AEST
  • Applications close: Monday 13 July 2026
  • Outcomes notified: By October 2026
  • Projects commence: January 2027.

Watch the information webinar