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Only invited ranger organisations with current DAFF biosecurity contracts can apply.

Indigenous Ranger Biosecurity Program — Ranger Capability Building Grants Round 4

Capability funding for contracted Indigenous ranger organisations protecting northern Australia through biosecurity surveillance.

Funding (AUD)
Award limit not publicly stated$5 million is the total round budget, excluding GST; it is not a per-organisation grant limit.
Location
NT, Queensland, Western Australia
Closes
30 November 20269 pm AEDT

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About this opportunity

Capability funding for invited Indigenous ranger organisations with existing DAFF biosecurity contracts in WA, Queensland and the NT.

Who can apply

Invited Indigenous ranger organisations listed in Appendix A of the grant guidelines, with current DAFF biosecurity fee-for-service contracts. An invitation through GrantConnect is required.

Funding and conditions

AUD $5 million, excluding GST, is available across 2026–27 and 2027–28. This is the total round budget. Per-organisation award limits are not confirmed publicly. Agreements can run for up to two years.

Dates and application access

30 November 2026, 9 pm AEDT (ACT local time)

Focus areas: Environment; Country; workforce; training.

Eligibility & First Nations relevance

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First Nations relevanceIndigenous ranger organisations; invitation required

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