To get started, go to the online grants portal. On the homepage, you'll see options to sign in or register.
If you're not sure whether your organization is already registered, first check by selecting sign in.
Enter your organization's name in the organization field. If your organization is registered, it will appear in the drop-down list for you to select. If your organization does not appear in the list, proceed with registration.
Before you begin
Before you begin, make sure you have all the required information and documents ready.
Registration must be completed in a single session and can't be saved partway through.
The items you'll need are listed on screen and include organization details, contact information, bank account details, and supporting documents.
You'll need to complete your registration within 4 hours of starting.
Start your registration
When you're ready to begin, tick the declaration and select next.
Choose whether you're registering as a legal organization or a sponsored organization. Then select next to continue.
Organization details
On the organization details page, enter your organization's ABN and any other applicable identifier.
Then select validate ACN ABN. This will automatically populate your organization's legal name and GST status.
The legal structure you select will determine the supporting documents you'll need to provide later in the registration process.
Pick your structure from the list and click select.
Provide your establishment date in the format shown. You can type this or use the calendar to pick the date.
When providing your address, use the address search tool. As you begin typing, a list of matching addresses will appear for you to select.
If your address isn't listed, you can enter the address manually using the fields provided.
When you've completed this section, select next. You'll be asked to confirm your organization's details before you continue.
Contact details
Enter your contact details.
You'll need to nominate an accountable officer who is the authorized representative of the organization. The accountable officer will be the primary contact for grant related matters.
This person must be a current committee member or office bearer of the organization such as the secretary, president or treasurer.
You'll also need to provide the details of a secondary contact. This person may be contacted if we are unable to reach the accountable officer.
Once all contact information has been entered and reviewed for accuracy, select next to continue.
Bank account details
Enter your organization's bank account details.
Bank validation helps confirm the account information you've entered.
Select validate bank.
If your account does not validate, you can still continue with your registration. There are a number of reasons why validation may not occur.
Before moving on, ensure your details are correct. Then select next.
Service information
Use the lookup function to find and select your organization's primary service type.
Choose the option that best reflects your organization's main activities, then click select.
You'll also need to provide a brief description of your organization in the space provided.
This description is limited to 500 characters which is roughly a short paragraph.
For service area, search for and choose the local government area or areas where your organization delivers services or activities.
Then click select to add them.
Select next to continue.
Supporting documents
On the documentation page, select the drop-down menu next to the document type and follow the prompts.
Before uploading, make sure your document is saved in one of the accepted file formats shown on screen.
Once uploaded, select save and select submit.
Each required document type will be listed on screen.
Repeat this process for each required document until all mandatory items have been uploaded.
The documents required will depend on the legal structure you selected earlier in the process.
You can review uploaded documents at any time by using the drop-down menu next to the document type.
When you're ready, select next to proceed to the final step of registration.
Review and submit
Before submitting your registration, review the summary of information you've provided.
You'll also need to read and accept the declaration before selecting submit.
Once your registration has been submitted, your accountable officer will receive an email with details and further instructions.
