Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants - Small Grants

Australian Flora Foundation Research Grants - Small Grants

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Australian Flora Foundation
Amount: A $5,000 - A $20,000
Last Updated: February 01, 2026

Summary

The Australian Flora Foundation offers Small Grants for research projects focusing on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. Designed for one to two-year projects, grants range from $5,000 to $20,000. Applications are open to researchers in Australia, particularly those addressing conservation and the survival of endangered species. The Foundation prioritizes scientifically sound proposals that align with management plans for rare plants, promoting greater awareness and preservation of Australia’s unique flora.

Overview

Background The Australian Flora Foundation invites applications for funding of research projects from individual researchers and research teams, to support original scientific studies on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. The Australian Flora Foundation was established in 1981 with the aim of fostering scientific research on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants. It aims to support research that will create improved understanding and greater awareness of the value of the Australian flora, leading to pathways for their conservation and utilization. Grants will be awarded for research projects to commence in early 2027, with funds available from December 2026. Small Grants: To support smaller and exploratory projects for one to two years, with budgets in the range of $5,000 to $20,000, spread over the time period of the project. Applications may be lodged under one scheme only The Foundation’s three research priorities are: Conservation of Australian plant diversity, particularly those facing threats from climate change;The cultivation of Australian plants, to ensure their survival; andReduce the threat to native ecosystems rare and endangered plants.

Eligibility

We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Applications for grants to support original scientific projects on the biology and cultivation of Australian plants are invited from research workers in Australia. All applications on rare and endangered plants should indicate how the research relates to the known management plan for the species. Projects must be scientifically sound and aim to provide outcomes within the period of the grant.Applicants must be suitably qualified or identify a qualified project supervisor.Just one principal investigator.

Ineligibility

While proposals on other topics will also be considered, research on taxonomy and phytochemistry is of lesser interest unless it forms part of a larger project. Research on orchids and marine plants, and flora surveys are not within the scope of the Foundation’s funding aims.The Foundation does not fund projects that are for conference travel, publications, research on orchids, or taxonomy. It gives a low priority to flora surveys per se.