MRFF – Global Health Initiative – 2025 Mental Health and Climate Change Grant

Grant Overview

The 2025 Mental Health and Climate Change Grant, part of the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) Global Health Initiative, is offering grants between $250,000 and $2,000,000 to support innovative medical research projects addressing the mental health impacts of climate change.

This initiative aims to improve Australians' health and wellbeing by developing scalable and sustainable interventions that mitigate climate change’s mental health effects. Funded projects must be co-designed with consumers and health services to ensure practical, impactful outcomes.

Applications are open from 12 February 2025 to 23 July 2025.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

• Non-government organisations

• Educational institutions

• Health organisations

• Other approved MRFF Eligible Organisations

No DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient) status is required, and co-contributions are not specified by the provider.

Why It’s Worth Your Time

With significant funding available, this grant offers a rare opportunity to drive groundbreaking research and contribute to national health security by tackling the intersection of climate change and mental health. Successful applicants will be expected to demonstrate innovation and provide clear pathways for translating research into real-world health benefits.

How We Can Help

At Giving Tree Advisors, we specialise in helping organisations craft compelling, research-backed grant applications. From refining your research proposal to aligning it with funding priorities, we can support you every step of the way.

Get in touch to discuss how we can help strengthen your application and maximise your funding potential!