Recycling awareness signage grants (Landcare NSW & Citizen Blue)
Close when all grant funds are exhausted
Funding of up to $1,000 per group is available for Landcare member groups to design and install creative signage that encourages recycling, waste reduction and reuse within local communities and Landcare sites. Funding may be used for a single sign or multiple signs.
Community partnerships program (Transgrid)
Open Sep/Oct (date TBC)
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
Threatened Species Bake-off (Australian Government)
Entries close 15 September
The bake-off is back! To enter, simply bake an edible creation that looks like a threatened plant or animal. Entries will be judged on the likeness of their baking to the chosen threatened species, and creativity of the design.
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.
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.