Grants
2026 Grant Applications
The ACT Children’s Week Committee offers small seeding Grants (currently around $200) to assist in organising Children’s Week-related events and activities.
Applicants do not need to be incorporated or associated bodies or affiliated with such organisations. Applicants do not need to have an ABN.
Applicants do not need to be incorporated or associated bodies or affiliated with such organisations. Applicants do not need to have an ABN.
Online applications open 1 July and close on 11 September 2026.
Entries received after this date will not be considered.
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by automated email, including a copy of your application, to the Contact Person indicated on the application.
NB: If you do not receive an immediate email acknowledgement, please check your Spam or Junk email folder. If still no response, please try again and email us at info@actchildrensweek.org.au
Receipt of applications will be acknowledged by automated email, including a copy of your application, to the Contact Person indicated on the application.
NB: If you do not receive an immediate email acknowledgement, please check your Spam or Junk email folder. If still no response, please try again and email us at info@actchildrensweek.org.au
Successful grant applications will be notified by 30th September 2026.
Acknowledgement: When promoting your event, please acknowledge that your activity is a CHILDREN’S WEEK EVENT. Promotional resources can be found on our Resources page.
The eligible period for events in 2026 will be the week prior to Children’s Week through to the week after: Monday 13 October – Sunday 2 November.
The eligible period for events in 2026 will be the week prior to Children’s Week through to the week after: Monday 13 October – Sunday 2 November.
Criteria for Grant Applications
Grants are only available to organisations based in the ACT for events / activities being held within the ACT.
Activities must be held within the eligible time period: 13 October – 2 November.
Activities should assist in increasing awareness of the needs, interests, rights and achievements of children and/or young people.
Activities should promote community involvement and cooperation.
Activities must not be intended to promote commercial interests.
Ideas for events can be found in 2025 Event Reports.
Events / activities may fit into more than one of the categories below, or have a different focus.
NB: Grant recipients will be required to submit a Grant Acquittal / Event Report. The link to this form is included in your grant notification letter.
2026 Grant Categories
✍ Children’s Week Theme
ACT Children’s Week encourages grants and events which focus on the 2026 theme for Children’s Week – Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practice their religion.
An example might be: A cultural sharing day with families.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the current CW theme is being addressed.
Reimbursement: Organisations which have purchased home language- / culture- /religions-related resources to support education or community programmes throughout the year may apply for a grant to reimburse the costs of these specific resources. Receipts for purchases will be required.
An example might be: A cultural sharing day with families.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the current CW theme is being addressed.
Reimbursement: Organisations which have purchased home language- / culture- /religions-related resources to support education or community programmes throughout the year may apply for a grant to reimburse the costs of these specific resources. Receipts for purchases will be required.
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✍ Intergenerational Activities and Events
ACT Children’s Week encourages applications with a focus on grandparent / grand-friend and intergenerational activities (such as seniors or family members helping with school activities, children or young people visiting local aged care homes, secondary school students supporting younger children’s activities etc).
An example might be: A Grandfriends storytime and craft session.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the Intergenerational theme is being addressed.
An example might be: A Grandfriends storytime and craft session.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the Intergenerational theme is being addressed.
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✍ STEM-Related Activities and Events
ACT Children’s Week supports community- or school-based activities and events which focus on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths).
An example might be: A Mini STEM challenge (bridges, rockets, coding games).
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the STEM theme is being addressed.
An example might be: A Mini STEM challenge (bridges, rockets, coding games).
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the STEM theme is being addressed.
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✍ Obtaining Children’s Rights Resources
In order to increase awareness and understanding of Children’s Rights grants may be provided for the purchase of Children’s Rights-related resources for use in classrooms, libraries, community groups, etc. Suggestions for possible resources are found on our Resources page.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the purchased resources will be used to increase knowledge of Children’s Rights.
Children’s Rights Queensland is offering resources from their online shop at a discounted price for ACT residents. Go to www.childrensrightsshop.org.au and use the code CWCOA15.
Reimbursement: Organisations which have purchased Children’s Rights-related resources to support education or community programmes throughout the year may apply for a grant to reimburse the costs of these specific resources. Receipts for purchases will be required.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the purchased resources will be used to increase knowledge of Children’s Rights.
Children’s Rights Queensland is offering resources from their online shop at a discounted price for ACT residents. Go to www.childrensrightsshop.org.au and use the code CWCOA15.
Reimbursement: Organisations which have purchased Children’s Rights-related resources to support education or community programmes throughout the year may apply for a grant to reimburse the costs of these specific resources. Receipts for purchases will be required.
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✍ Indigenous-Themed Activities and Events
ACT Children’s Week supports activities and events which support and promote Cultural Integrity in relation to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander culture, people, and understanding.
An example might be: An On-Country excursion.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the Indigenous theme is being addressed.
An example might be: An On-Country excursion.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and encouraged, and should describe how the Indigenous theme is being addressed.
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✍ Community Wellbeing / Building Social Capital
ACT Children’s Week supports efforts which contribute to the building of community wellbeing and social capital, and is happy to support events and activities which focus on this theme.
An example might be: A school Fun Day involving families and students.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and should describe how the Community Wellbeing / Building Social Capital theme is being addressed.
An example might be: A school Fun Day involving families and students.
Applications for grants in this category are welcomed and should describe how the Community Wellbeing / Building Social Capital theme is being addressed.
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NB: Grant recipients will be required to provide a brief Grant Acquittal / Event Report on your activity, including attendance numbers, which may be used for promotional purposes.
Photos are welcome (with appropriate permissions) but not required.
Photos are welcome (with appropriate permissions) but not required.
Grant Applications
Applications close 11 September 2026
NB: If you do not receive an immediate email acknowledgement, with a copy of your application, first check your Spam or Junk folder(s), then please email us at info@actchildrensweek.org.au
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Grant Applications
2026 Grant applications will open on 1 July 2026
