From 1 October 2009 to Early 2010, AAF Inc. is running a Mini-grant scheme which is open to Australian Higher Education institutions, related government research institutions, government agencies and private sector research organisations. The purpose of the Mini-grant scheme is to assist current and potential Service Providers with the deployment of their service(s) to the Federation. Up to $40,000 will be made available through an application process as outlined in the AAF Enabled Services Mini-Grant Application Package and AAF Enabled Services Mini-Grant Proposal Application Form.