Key dates

Key dates for Dust Diseases Board current and upcoming funding opportunities and links to apply.

If you have any questions, please direct inquiries to your Research Office, which will reach out to us at ddcgrants@icare.nsw.gov.au, or if your organisation does not have a Research Office, you may contact us directly.


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Research Stream Grants Program FY26

Researcher Development Stream Awards Program FY25

Support Organisation Stream Grants Program FY25


Research Stream Grants Program FY26

Learn more about the Research Stream Grants Program
Download application documents

 Event Date 
Expression of interest open 27 March 2025
Expression of interest close 23 April 2025 4:00 pm AEST
Expression of interest outcome announced 12 - 25 June 2025
Full application open 26 June 2025
Full application close 13 August 2025 4:00 pm AEST
Anticipated announcement 12 - 23 December 2025
Funding agreement executed 30 June 2026
Funding Commenced 1 July 2026 - 31 December 2026
Ongoing Project and Application Review Date* 1 January 2027
Ongoing Project Limits for FY26 Funding Round

As part of the Research Stream Grants Program eligibility requirements, limits are in place to ensure Chief Investigators (CIs) can effectively manage their funded projects. Applicants should review their current DDB project commitments to confirm they meet the concurrent funding limits ahead of the FY26 funding round.

CIs can hold concurrent funding for a maximum of two ongoing projects or one DDB fellowship and one project under the Research Stream Grants Program.

To be eligible, any ongoing projects that would exceed this limit must have a closing date on or before 31 December 2026, with the Ongoing Project and Application Review Date* set for 1 January 2027.

Researcher Development Stream Awards Program FY25

Learn more about the Researcher Development Stream Awards Program
Download application documents 

 Event Date 
Application open 4 October 2024
Application close 7 November 2024
Anticipated announcement 13 - 24 March 2025
Funding agreement executed 30 June 2025
Funding Commenced 1 July 2025 - 31 December 2025

Support Organisation Stream Grants Program FY25

Learn more about the Support Organisation Stream Grants Program
Download application documents 

 Event Date 
Application open 4 October 2024
Application close 7 November 2024
Anticipated announcement 13 - 24 March 2025
Funding agreement executed 30 June 2025
Funding Commenced 1 July 2025 - 31 December 2025
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