Australia Cook Islands Community Grant Program (ACCGP) – Round 2

⁠⁠⁠The Australia-Cook Islands Community Grants Program (ACCGP) Round 2 will provide small grants to support local organisations and individuals address local priorities, including education, gender equality, disability, economic empowerment and grassroots sporting organisations. Funding will be provided via small grants of approximately AUD 5,000 to AUD 15,000 each. Round 2 is open from 4 February 2026 to 4 March 2026.

Eligibility:

To be eligible, applicants must be one or more of the following:

1. Cook Islands residents;

2. Cook Islands registered community organisations;

3. Entities with an existing partnership with a Cook Islands organisation;

4. Non-government organisations and charitable trusts operating in Cook Islands; and/or

5. Other entities engaged in development activities in Cook Islands. The program cannot support private businesses.

All grant activities must be in the Cook Islands. Relevant personnel working on the grant activity must demonstrate adhering to the following policies: DFAT Preventing Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment Policy; DFAT Environmental and Social Safeguard Policy; and DFAT Child Protection Policy.

Refer to further details/instructions in the Grant Guidelines.

Grant Activity Timeframe:

Anticipated from May 2026

Total Amount Available (AUD):

$100,000.00

Estimated Grant Value (AUD):

From $5,000.00 to $15,000.00

Instructions for Application Submission:

Applicants must complete the following steps to submit applications electronically:

1. complete the online application form on SmartyGrants;

2. provide all the information requested;

3. address all eligibility criteria and assessment criteria;

4. include all necessary attachments;

5. submit application/s on SmartyGrants by the deadline. Late applications will not be accepted. Applicants are responsible for ensuring the grant application is complete, accurate and includes the required supporting documentation.

Your application must include a bank account capable of receiving payments in Australian dollars.

Refer to further details/instructions in the Grant Guidelines and the SmartyGrants application form.