Bunnings small community grants (Bunnings)
Close 31 July & 31 January 2027
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support practical projects that deliver real, local impact.
Nutrien community grants program (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
Close 6 August
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for not-for-profit groups to deliver projects have broadly benefit their local community, creating long-term positive outcomes. Organisations interested in applying must first contact a Nutrien branded store Branch Manager to be endorsed.
Honda Foundation grants (The Honda Foundation)
Close 8 August
Grants are available for causes that empower disadvantaged Australians. Applicants must be approved Deductible Gift Recipient organisations.
Eucalyptus Australia community based grants (Eucalypt Australia)
Close 11 August
Grants of $5,000 are available for projects focusing on Eucalypts, in areas including ecology, conservation, genetics, cultural significance or sustainable use. Projects have 12 months for completion, until 31 December 2027.
Future Drought Fund Community Impact grants (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
Close 11 August
These grants will support and strengthen community networks, capabilities and facilities that support drought preparedness. Applications are invited from groups that have been actively involved in the development of the Roadmap. More information available soon.
Community Education program (Ansvar)
Close 28 August
Grants of up to $50,000 are available for projects which deliver sustainable education and life skill development to support disadvantaged young Australians under the age of 25. Applicants must have Deductible Gift Recipient status.
VFFF Backing the future grants (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
Close 31 August
Ten grants of up to $50,000 are available to individuals or groups in NSW to develop and test early-stage ideas that support young people aged 12-30 in areas including caring for the environment, and contributing to society.
2026 Community Grants (auDA)
Close 31 August
15 grants of $50,000 are available for community projects, education and research activities that support under-served communities to establish an online presence. Applications are invited from not-for-profit organisations and research institutions, with projects required to focus on: Rural & regional Australians, Australians living with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, or Young Australians (12-24 yrs). Projects must be completed within 12 months.
Community partnerships program (Transgrid)
Open Sep
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for not-for-profit organisations that are local to Transgrid’s planning, operations and major project areas. Projects should focus on providing education opportunities, environmental sustainability, safety and wellbeing, along with initiatives that energise communities.
Small environmental grants (Wettenhall Environment Trust)
OPEN 14 September & 14 December
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban. Projects should be focused on flora and fauna conservation or threatened mammal conservation, and should involve: monitoring, recording and sharing data; delivering community education; providing community capacity building; or research and science.
NAB Foundation Community grants (NAB Foundation)
Close 14 September (open 17 Aug)
Grants of up to $25,000 are available for 12-month local projects to help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters. Projects should relate to one of the categories: Training & planning, Community recovery, Environment & wildlife, or Equipment & infrastructure.
Strengthening Rural Communities grants (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal)
Close 17 September
Grants are available for a broad range of grassroots initiatives that benefit local communities. Under the ‘Small & Vital’ stream, grants of up to $10,000 are available for communities with fewer than 15,000 people, to complete 12-month projects that benefit local communities. Under the ‘Prepare & Recover’ stream, grants of up to $25,000 are available for communities to implement initiatives that prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters.
Community grants (Pace Farm)
Close 30 September, 31 December & 30 June
Grants of up to $5,000 are available to fund projects that have positive and measurable benefits for their community, and have the potential for long-term impact beyond the grant.
Inland Rail Sponsorships (Inland Rail)
Close 31 October & 31 Jan 2027
Community groups are invited to submit applications to fund an activity, event or project that will benefit your local community. Funding of between $1,000 and $4,000 is available for individuals and organisations in regional areas along the Inland Rail route that contribute to local and regional prosperity, well-being and sustainability. Projects have 12 months for completion.
Macmahon grants (Macmahon Foundation)
Ongoing
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for projects that support lasting impact in the areas of: environment, First Nations engagement, education, and/or health & wellbeing.
Wild Country grants (Wild Country Environmental Fund)
Ongoing
Grants of between $1,000 and $5,000 are available for projects that support the protection of the wild places, flora and fauna of Australia. Organisations must have Deductible Gift Recipient status. Funding may be used in areas including core work, research, care of Country, education, species protection or direct action.
Awards and Opportunities
Murray-Darling Basin Leadership Program (Australian Rural Leadership Foundation)
Applications close 2 August
This program is designed for people who care deeply about the future of the Basin and the communities, industries and water dependent ecosystems it supports. Participants need to commit to two in-person sessions and online learning sessions over a 10-month period, plus group coaching between sessions. This application is for Cohort 2, in Griffith, with the first in-person session taking place on 14-18 September.
Social Impact Fellowship (Social Impact Hub)
Applications close 3 August (note: early bird discount ends 1 June). Full cost is $3,295 + GST, partial and full scholarships are available
This 12-week program (Aug to Nov 2026) of learning and doing is designed for leaders, rebels and rising stars who are ambitious for impact. There are weekly online discussion and mentoring sessions, access to a Fellowship network, and an experiential learning project with a real-life social enterprise.
National kitchen garden awards (Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation)
Close 7 August
These awards are open to all early childhood services and schools across Australia. Nine awards are on offer, with prizes for each valued at $5,000. Schools and services can self-nominate, with entries just needing a 200 word description of your garden and a photo.
Wild at Art (Australian Conservation Foundation)
Close 10 August
Children are invited to create an original artwork of one of Australia’s threatened native animals or plants, along with a short written component on their chosen species.
NSW Women of the Year Awards (NSW Government)
Nominations close 13 August
These awards celebrate the incredible women and girls improving the lives of people in NSW. Categories include Aboriginal Woman of the Year, Community Hero, Regional Woman of the Year and Young Woman of the Year. Recipients will be announced at a ceremony as part of NSW Women’s Week 2027 (2-8 March).
Landcare through the lens (Landcare Australia)
Submissions close 31 August
Landcarers are invited to share a photo that reflects your personal experience of Landcare, and share why it is important to you. Images will help showcase the diverse ways Australians are caring for the environment, through the Landcare Week celebrations. You will also have the chance to win $1,000 for your Landcare or community-led environmental group!
Healthy Soils schools competition (Soil Week Australia)
Entries close 25 September
Preschool, primary, secondary and homeschools are invited to enter this year’s competition, with the theme “Soil matters: Its importance to our food and environment”. Entries can be in the form of plays, songs, videos, artwork, poems or dance. There are cash prizes for first and second place winners in each category.
PCT Leadership Program (Peter Cullen Water and Environment Trust)
Applications close 18 October (for 2027 program)
Program cost is $23,500 +GST; this is typically covered by a sponsor or scholarship, or can be paid individually
This program enables Australia’s future water, climate and environment leaders to develop their leadership capabilities, communication skills and ability to drive change. The Program is designed to have transformational, sustainable impact. It is designed for individuals working in the science, advocacy, policy or management of water and the environment. Each course includes two 5-day in-person sessions, one on Country and one in Canberra.
Native forest revegetation opportunities (Greenfleet)
Ongoing
Landholders are invited to contact Greenfleet to discuss revegetating your land with native trees. Planting areas must be a minimum of 10 hectares, previously cleared of native vegetation, and suitable for legal protection of the trees over time on title. If your project is approved, Greenfleet will prepare and plant the site, and maintain the forest until it is established.