Institution Development Grants

(Teaching and Nursing Colleges)

Institution Development Grants support Papua New Guinea teachers’ and nurses’ colleges registered with the Department of Higher Education, Research, Science and Technology (DHERST) to strengthen institutional capacity, improve teaching and learning environments, and enhance the quality of higher education delivery.

Do you work at a Papua New Guinean teachers’ and nurses’ colleges and want to contribute to enhance the quality of higher education delivery?

Apply now to secure up to PKG150,000 in any of the following activities:

• learning and teaching
• research and innovation
• student welfare and experience
• leadership and mentoring.

How to apply:

• Create a SMARTY Grants account for the institution using this link: https://australiaawardspng.smartygrants.com.au/idg2026
• Complete and submit the online application through the SMARTY Grants portal.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Sunday, 31 May 2026.

For more information:

Telephone: 3211 766 / 7373 3800

Mobile: 7304 4464 / 7933 4638

Email: hep@australiaawardspng.org