Applications are now open. Applications are due by 3pm Tuesday 9 April 2024.

Call the MMAPSS coordinator on 02 9298 3777 to discuss your project ideas.

All non-profit, incorporated maritime museums and other eligible organisations are encouraged to apply. We also welcome joint applications from two or more eligible institutions. The grant funding may be used to supplement your other funding, including sponsorship.

Key Dates

  • Opening date for applications: 7 March 2024
  • Closing date for applications: 3pm Tuesday 9 April 2024
  • The Selection Committee convenes: May 2024
  • Applicants notified by: 29 May 2024
  • All projects completed by 30 April 2025
  • Please check this website and the Program Guidelines for final dates each round.

Guidelines and Application Forms

Eligible applicants will be required to complete the 2024 - 2025 application form for projects or the Maritime Museums Administrator's Course to be eligible for funding in the 2024 - 2025 round.

To become familiar with the scheme, download the MMAPSS 2024–25 program guidelines and read about past recipients to see the types of projects that are supported.

MMAPSS Guidelines 2024–25: DOWNLOAD PDF

To learn more about the Maritime Museum Administrators’ Course, you can read more about the experience that others have had during this course at this Signals article and view the Course Brochure of a sample program here.


The MMAPSS Team uses the Smartygrants grants management system for all stages of the program cycle.
Interested applicants should apply via the MMAPSS Smartygrants pages.

Applications submitted will receive an automatic acknowledgement, and a MMAPSS application number which must be quoted in all future correspondence.

When completing your grant application online, remember to save regularly during data entry, to avoid losing any data. This is particularly important if you are using a slow internet connection. If you experience technical difficulties in completing your online application, please contact the SmartyGrants support desk on 03 9320 6888 or via email service@smartygrants.com.au. Assistance is available 9am-5pm (AEST), Monday to Friday.

For other information regarding MMAPSS or to discuss your application, contact the MMAPSS Coordinator via email: mmapss@sea.museum. The MMAPSS Coordinator will respond to your query and if required, contact your organisation to discuss it in more detail.

Terms and Conditions

Read the application and grant terms and conditions.

More Information

If you have any questions about MMAPSS please contact the coordinator:

The Maritime Museums of Australia Project Support Scheme is funded by the Australian Government through the Australian National Maritime Museum and the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

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