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Find similar grantsStrategic Policy Grants Program is sponsored by Department of Defence. The Strategic Policy Grants Program (SPGP) is an annual, open, and competitive grant opportunity designed to provide an external perspective on Defence strategic policy decision-making and stimulate public debate on Australia's strategic and Defence policy choices.
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Defence awards $5. 7m in grants to support strategic policy research - Defence Connect Defence awards $5. 7m in grants to support strategic policy research The Department of Defence has announced 23 grants worth up to $5.
7 million under the 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program, supporting 22 organisations and researchers across Australia and internationally. The Department of Defence has announced 23 grants worth up to $5. 7 million under the 2025 Strategic Policy Grants Program, supporting 22 organisations and researchers across Australia and internationally.
The competitive grant round invited applicants to address one of five priority policy questions or tackle themes outlined in the 2024 National Defence Strategy. You’re out of free articles for this month Keep me signed in on this device. Create free account to get unlimited news articles and more!
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For more information, please visit our Need help signing up? Visit the The successful proposals will focus on issues such as nuclear non-proliferation, crisis and conflict response, military readiness, national preparedness, and strengthening Australia’s deterrence capabilities.
Grant recipients include a mix of Australian universities, think tanks and international partners such as the Lowy Institute, the Australian National University, RAND Australia, La Trobe University, the University of Sydney’s United States Studies Centre, and overseas institutions including the Center for Strategic and International Studies, the Observer Research Foundation America, and the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Over the next three years, grantees will deliver independent, evidence-based research, policy papers, seminars, dialogues and scenario exercises. They will also collaborate with experts both inside and outside government to provide Defence with external perspectives on Australia’s strategic policy challenges.
The Strategic Policy Grants Program is an annual initiative aimed at deepening public debate on national security, informing Defence decision making and fostering new and emerging talent in Australia’s defence policy ecosystem.
In announcing the 2025 grants, Defence emphasised that the program would strengthen domestic and international partnerships, broaden participation in strategic policy debates and ensure that research outcomes remain relevant to contemporary priorities. Future opportunities under the program will be listed on Defence’s website and through GrantConnect .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must hold a business registration number (an Australian Business Number or an overseas equivalent). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows approximately AUD 4 million total awarded across successful applications annually (for the 2026 program). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Strategic Policy Grants Program is funded by Department of Defence. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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