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Grant Funding

The Innovation Fund Program provides an opportunity to secure financial support for projects that advance and promote the international education sector in Western Australia.

Innovation Fund - Funding Categories

The Innovation Fund is divided into two grant categories.

Category 1 - Collaborative Projects up to $40,000 (+GST)

Projects must be collaborative and inclusive, and led by a StudyPerth Education or Associate Member organisation.

Category 2 - Individual Projects up to $5,000 (+GST)

Applications are open to individual Education or Associate Members; there is no requirement for the project to be collaborative.

Innovation Fund Objectives

Primary Objective

  • Initiatives that raise the profile of Perth as a premier study destination, with a focus on education agents, school counsellors, potential students and their parents. 

Additional Objectives

  • Initiatives that create memorable experiences for international students and encourage them to promote Western Australia as a first-choice study destination.
  • Provide international students with access to opportunities designed to increase their employability attributes and enhance their employment opportunities.
  • Initiatives that support the integration of international students into the local community and raise community awareness of the benefits of international students to residents of Western Australia.

To be eligible for the Innovation Fund Program, project proposals will need to meet at least one of the objectives.

Category 1 applications must meet the Primary Objective.

Apply for the Innovation Fund

Please ensure that you have read the Innovation Fund Program Guidelines prior to commencing your application and read the FAQ below for some advice.

Once you have determined which category is best suited for your project, download the Application Package in the relevant section below.

If you have any queries in addition to the information provided in the Program Guidelines and the FAQs below, please email grantsprogram@studyperth.com.au

Download the Program Guidelines

Category 1 - Collaborative Projects up to $40,000 (+ GST)

Download the Application Package here.

Please email the completed Application Form, Budget Plan and Risk Plan (using the templates provided) and any supporting documentation to grantsprogram@studyperth.com.au.

The current program opens 1 July 2025.

Category 2 - Individual Projects up to $5,000 (+ GST) 

Download the Application Package here.

Please email the completed Application Form, Budget Plan and Risk Plan (using the templates provided) and any supporting documentation to grantsprogram@studyperth.com.au.

The current program opens 1 July 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We encourage all applicants to email grantsprogram@studyperth.com.au or contact us on 08 6244 1640 to discuss their project concept prior to preparing their submission. 
  • For category one projects in particular, projects must benefit the international education sector broadly. Projects cannot just benefit your organisation but must support other StudyPerth members and all international students.
  • Funds are allocated to eligible projects throughout the year, until the available funding is exhausted.
Activity Date
Application Open 12:00 PM AWST Tuesday 1 July 2025
Applications Close 11:59 PM AWST Tuesday 30 June 2026 (or until funds have been exhausted)
Deadline for completion of projects Friday 30 October 2026

Category 1 projects must be led by a StudyPerth Member organisation and should benefit multiple Members. Sometimes delivery partners for a project won't be Members, but where possible Members should be prioritised. 

Category 2 projects are only eligible to StudyPerth Member organisations. Sometimes delivery partners for a project won't be Members, but where possible Members should be prioritised. 

Collaborative projects must have two or more StudyPerth Members as project partners. Projects with a larger number of Members benefiting will be prioritised. 

You can apply for a project up to $5,000 collaboratively, although collaboration is not required for this category.

Category 1 applications must meet the primary objective.

Category 2 applications must meet at least one of the primary or additional objectives. 

Applicants must read the guidelines and complete the application form relevant to the financial year in which you are seeking a grant. These can be downloaded from the website.

The Innovation Fund Program funding amounts are:

  • Category 1 - Collaborative Projects up to $40,000 (+GST)
  • Category 2 - Individual Projects up to $5,000 (+GST)

Lesser funding amounts can be requested.

There is no requirement for applicants to match financial contributions to the project; the funding grant can cover the full cost of the project. However, a budget is required as part of the application process that indicates any in-kind and financial contribution. This provides the total project value.

Any unspent Program grant funds must be declared as part of the reporting and acquittal process within 21 days of project completion. All unspent funds must be returned to StudyPerth unless otherwise agreed to prior to the project completion date with StudyPerth. An invoice will be issued to return the unspent funds.

Feedback on unsuccessful applications will be provided. Unsuccessful applicants can reapply. 

Organisations can submit multiple applications for separate projects and/or projects represented by different departments within one organisation.

Applicants must use the Application Form, Budget Plan, and Risk Plan provided to be eligible. Applicants must submit all necessary documents to be eligible.