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.
National Science Week public event grants (Australian Government)
Close 6 October
Grants of between $5,000 and $20,000 are available to support initiatives that enable inclusive and broad-based engagement with science by the public. Events must be conducted between 7 and 29 August 2027, to coincide with National Science Week 2027.
Community partnerships program (Transgrid)
Close 25 October
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.
Annual grassroots grants (Newcastle Permanent Charitable Foundation)
Close 31 October
Grants of $25,000 to $50,000 are available for 12-month projects that support the health and social wellbeing of communities in regional NSW. Grants are designed to support small-scale initiatives that can create meaningful impact.
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.
Environmental Education grants (NSW Environmental Trust)
Close 9 November
Grants of up to $60,000 (Tier 1) or $60,001 to $250,000 (Tier 2) are available for projects that build people’s skills and capacity to adopt sustainable behaviours, and contribute to protecting and improving the environment. Project timeframes are 2-3 years for Tier 1 projects, or 3-5 years for Tier 2 projects. Priority themes for 2026 are: Prioritise healthy Country and recognise and value Aboriginal peoples, their traditional knowledge and practices, and connection to Country; Restore ecosystems and biodiversity; and Strengthen environmental management.
Strengthening Rural Communities grants (Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal)
Close 3 December
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 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.
Bunnings small community grants (Bunnings)
Close 31 January 2027
Grants of up to $10,000 are available to support practical projects that deliver real, local impact.
Superb Parrot habitat restoration (Greening Australia & NSW Government Saving Our Species)
Ongoing
Expressions of Interest are invited from landholders who are willing to plant or direct seed locally native eucalypt trees, as well as wattles and hop bushes. Properties must be within the Priority Management Area, which roughly extends from Deniliquin to Albury, Gundagai, Boorowa, Temora and Griffith (map available at the link above).
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
National Parks and Wildlife Advisory Council members (National Parks and Wildlife Service)
Applications close 14 October
The Council provides independent, informed technical expert advice, to the NSW Minister for the Environment and the Secretary of the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water on a wide range of strategic matters. Nine positions are currently available, to commence on 1 December for up to 4 years.
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.
2027 Rural Women’s Award (AgriFutures Australia)
Nominations close 4 November
This award empowers and celebrates the inclusive and courageous leadership of women involved in Australia’s rural and emerging industries, businesses and communities. A $15,000 grant will be awarded to each state/territory winner, providing the financial resources to support a project, business or program that will benefit rural industries, businesses and/or communities.
2027 Rural Women’s Award acceleration grant (AgriFutures Australia)
Applications close 4 November
This program aims to provide a leadership and development opportunity to women who are not quite ready to apply for the Rural Women’s Award. Seven women will be granted with a learning and development bursary of up to $7,000 for professional development to enable them to bring their idea, cause or vision to life.
Bob Hawke Landcare Award (Landcare Australia)
Nominations close 31 January 2027
This prestigious national award publicly recognises an individual, group or organisation that has been involved in championing landcare and inspiring others to take action on their property or in their community. The award acknowledges the remarkable commitment to improving land and natural asset management, and promotional efforts to share their knowledge and support others.
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.