Funding Opportunities

Now open – EOIs for 2026 Rapid Research Translation Grants 

Since 2015, Western Alliance has provided financial and in-kind support towards the development and translation of rural and regional focused health research.

The Western Alliance Rapid Research Translation (RRT) Grant Round specifically focuses on supporting the translation of existing research and evidence into policy and practice.

• Purpose: To support the rapid (within 18 months) implementation and/or scaling and evaluation of evidence-based health improvements across rural and regional western Victoria. The proposed change will need to be identified within and be of significance to the participating health organisation/s. 
• Amount: Up to $40K per project to support implementation and/or scaling and evaluation activity, including backfill of key staff time, development/ implementation of training and communication strategies, infrastructure or resources.
• Eligible applicants: Those working in Western Alliance member health organisations; Barwon Health, Colac Area Health, East Grampians Health Service, Grampians Health, Maryborough District Health Service, South West Healthcare, Western District Health Service and Western Victoria PHN, with the support of Western Alliance University members; Deakin University and Federation University.

Expressions of interest are now open until 5pm, Thursday 13 August 2026. Shortlisted projects will be invited to submit a formal application.

To download the EOI guidelines and form, please click here.

Rapid Research Translation Grant information session

The Western Alliance RRT Grant information session will provide case studies, tips for success and answers to frequently asked questions. All are welcome to attend. 

• 12 – 1pm, Wednesday 17 June 2026
• Register your attendance here. Registration is optional, but by registering you will receive the zoom links direct to your inbox and a recording of the session.
• Join the zoom here
  Meeting ID: 842 9401 2154 
  Passcode: 896824

Now open – Funding support to major external grant applications

Western Alliance formally offers support to applicants for major external grant opportunities, for example NHMRC partnership grants or similar, where the objectives of the proposed project align with those of the Western Alliance and its member organisations. Projects must involve at least one Western Alliance health sector member organisation.

Financial support of up to $20,000, as well as in-kind support, will be offered to prospective bids who meet the criteria as indicated below:

• Collaboration of Western Alliance member organisations
• Alignment with Western Alliance principles and themes/platforms
• Focus on translational research which will improve health outcomes for regional/rural communities across Western Victoria

Since 2021, Western Alliance has provided $370,000 in funding to projects that have gone on to secure funding of over $31 million from state and federal agencies including NHMRC, MRFF and the Cancer Council.Read more here.

Please click here to view the EOI guidelines for research groups requesting Western Alliance support of their major external grant application (updated Feb 2026).