Is your organisation interested in applying for an Incentive
Fund grant? Take our quiz to check if your project is
eligible to pass through the first stage of the three-stage
grant process.
The Incentive Fund grant application is a three-step process. The Incentive Fund team is available to answer any questions and support organisations throughout the process.
Expression of interests can be submitted at any time. Applicants will be advised of likely assessment timeframes upon submission.
Once an organisation confirms organisational and project eligibility for an Incentive Fund grant, the next step is to submit an expression of interest (EOI).
Applicants are encouraged to read the Incentive Fund Grant Application Guideline and must understand the EOI requirements as outlined in the EOI template.
If an EOI is successful, the Incentive Fund will work with your organisation to develop an investment case for consideration by the Incentive Fund OperationalManagement Group, and then the Incentive Fund Board.
The investment case includes a project concept proposal which will be developed by the organisation with support from the Incentive Fund. Upon submission of the concept proposal, the Incentive Fund will complete an organisational assessment to confirm the organisation’s capacity to deliver the project.
Upon Incentive Fund Board approval, the application then progresses to stage 3.
Upon Incentive Fund Board approval, the organisation signs a two-step agreement with the Incentive Fund.
The first step covers the project design, presented within a detailed proposal and developed with the guidance and support of the Incentive Fund team.
Once the detailed proposal receives the Board’s approval, the project moves to project implementation.
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If you have a project that you would like to discuss, or you have questions on the eligibility requirements or the application process, please contact the Incentive Fund via:
The Board is made up of one staging member respectively from the Government of Papua New Guinea Department of National Planning and Monitoring, the Australian High Commission and the Incentive Fund managing contractor, and 5 independent Papua New Guinean members.
The Boards meets quarterly and performs the following functions.
| Meeting | Indicative cut-off date for partner organisation submissions | Indicative Operational Management Group meeting | Indicative Board meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Friday 24 January 2025 | Thursday 20 February 2025 | Thursday 20 March 2025 |
| 2 | Friday 23 May 2025 | Thursday 19 June 2025 | Thursday 17 July 2025 |
| 3 | Friday 27 September 2025 | Thursday 23 October 2025 | Thursday 20 November 2025 |
Yes, an expression of interest (EOI) form will need to be completed and submitted along with other attachments as indicated.
Organisations interested in applying for an Incentive Fund grant are advised to read through the Incentive Fund Grant Application Guideline for detailed information on how to apply. The guideline includes the eligibility criteria, the EOI template and information on the three-stage grants process. Also available are factsheets on climate change and disaster resilience, and gender equality, disability and social inclusion that will assist you in collating your EOI. You can also view our eligibility checklist online.
Yes, an Incentive Fund Grant Application Guideline is available containing an overview of the Incentive Fund grant application process and an EOI template outlining the requirements. Download a copy.
Read about the three stages of the grant process here.
Eligible organisations can submit an EOI at any time. Response times to submitted proposals will vary depending on when you lodge your EOI and the number of proposals being considered. The Board meets quarterly to review proposals. Refer to the timetable of Board meeting dates.
A wide range of Papua New Guinean organisations are eligible to apply for funding, including:
– Provincial and local-level governments and their trading organisations.
– Statutory government authorities (such as research organisations, universities, schools and hospitals).
– Community and faith-based organisations.
– Private sector organisations.
All eligible organisations must be registered with the Investment Promotion Authority or be established under Papua New Guinean legislation. National government departments are not eligible for funding.
