JDRF Grants

Purpose and Program Overview

The JDRF grants (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation) supports health and medical research for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D). The program’s intent is to improve access to new treatments and therapies for people with T1D. This is achieved through clinical trials and the translation of research. It also helps to boost next-generation research capacity.

The JDRF grants program is a part of the government’s preventive health agenda. It aligns with the National Preventive Health Strategy 2021–2030. The funding helps to continue the work of the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (CRN).

The total funding pool is $5 million over one year. This funding is a part of a larger $22.1 million allocation over two years. The broader role of this grant is to facilitate research that can lead to better outcomes for people living with T1D.

Key Grant Details

• Grant amount or funding range: $5,000,000.00 AUD.
• Application open and close dates: The grant is now closed. The closing date was 21 January 2025 at 2:00 pm (ACT Local Time).
• Eligible industries or business types: The grant is specific to one organization, JDRF Australia. The program is not open to other businesses.
• Required co-contributions: This information is not specified in the guidelines.
• Location/state/territory applicability: The grant is for projects in all Australian states and territories.

Priority Sectors

The grant is specific to Type 1 Diabetes. It is open to a broad range of sectors within this field.

Funding Scope

• Minimum and maximum amounts per stream: The total funding is a single amount of $5 million. It is not broken down into streams.
• Categories or streams of funding: Funding is for activities that support clinical trials and the continuation of the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network.
• Project timeline or eligible funding duration: The funding is for one year, from 2024–25.

Grant Amount in Total

The full grant amount offered as a whole is $5 million.

Eligibility Criteria

• Business structure or size: The grant is not for the general public. It is a targeted grant for a specific organisation.
• Registered business location: The grant is for JDRF Australia, located in Australia.
• ABN/GST status: This information is not available.

Eligible Activities and Expenses

The funding supports activities related to:

• Clinical trials for Type 1 Diabetes.
• Delivering and administering the Type 1 Diabetes Clinical Research Network (CRN).
• Research and development to improve treatments and therapies.

Assessment Process

This grant was a closed, targeted opportunity. It was not a competitive, open application process. JDRF Australia was invited to apply.

Recent Program Updates

The funding was announced in the 2024–25 Budget. The grant is now closed.

Application Tips

• Check for any future funding rounds related to the Public Health and Chronic Disease Program.
• Review the criteria for any new opportunities.
• Align your proposal with preventive health goals and research in Type 1 Diabetes.
• Demonstrate clear outcomes and how the project would support people living with T1D.

Where to Get Help

Consider consulting with a professional grant specialist like Pattens Group. We offer initial assessments to review your business’s eligibility and evaluate how well your project aligns with the grant’s objectives. You can also visit JDRF website for application templates and further guidance.