Impact Grants - Fund your idea
Do you have an idea that could help improve the University and its wider community?
Turning an idea into a reality is not only a fantastic experience but also a notable achievement to put on your CV.
Whether your idea is student-focused or community-based, these grant opportunities will help you make an impact. To ensure you have enough time to write an effective application, we encourage you to carefully read through the guidelines of each opportunity and develop your idea as much as you can before applications open.
Please Note there are no Student Appointments between 3-24 July 2026
Current funding opportunities
| Grant | Key Dates | Who | Offer | Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Peter McPhee Funding for students to initiate or participate in Leadership, Community Engagement & Volunteering activities, for the University and/or the wider community. | Applications OPEN 9AM 01 July 2026 and CLOSE 11.59PM 23 August 2026 | Current Students | Up to $7,000 | Learn more |
Funding for projects that benefit a wide and diverse reach of students. | Applications are now CLOSED for 2026. | Current students | Up to $20,000 | |
Funding for activities and programs that address the health and wellbeing of students. | Applications are now CLOSED for 2026. | Current students | Up to $10,000 | Learn more |
Student Theatre & Performance Grant Funding to student theatre groups and individuals to encourage diversity and activation of student theatre. | OPEN 6 February 2026, 9am. until exhausted (e.g. Nov 2026) | Current Students | Up to $3,000 | Learn more |
Assist the recipient in the development of a creative work based in the performing arts. | Applications will reopen August 2016. | Current Undergraduate Students | $1,000 |