Australia Day Community Grants - 2026

The National Australia Day Council offers funding each year to help councils, not-for-profits and community groups hold accessible and inclusive Australia Day events. 

Since 2021, the Community Events Grant Program has backed more than 3,000 events. From smoking ceremonies to family fun days, citizenship ceremonies and First Nations cultural activities to multicultural festivals and backyard BBQs, Australia day provides us all with the opportunity to reflect, respect and celebrate our proud, ancient, and multicultural nation.

Australia Day 2026: Apply for a $10,000 Base Grant and access the $5,000 Additional Grant for events that include significant Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander elements. Alternate grants of $2,000 are also available to top up your budget or cover the full cost of a smaller event.