Small environmental grants (Wettenhall Environment Trust)
OPEN 15 June, 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.
Australia Post community grants (Australia Post)
Close 6 July
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for local community projects that help people connect and stay mentally well. Grants must be completed by 30 September 2027.
Healthy Cities Landcare grants (Landcare Australia & Bupa)
Close 13 July
Environmental community groups are invited to apply for grants of $5,000 to $25,000 to establish native plants in urban and peri-urban landscapes. Projects must be in high community use areas to support positive health outcomes for people and the planet. Eligible planting sites must be publicly accessible, and include a minimum of 500 plants. Planting must be completed by August 2027, while maintenance through the project can be funded until August 2028.
Trees for Bees community tree grants (Wheen Bee Foundation)
Close 20 July
Forty grants of $500 are available for not-for-profit organisations and schools to provide funding to undertake plantings of locally native tree and shrub seedlings. Applications will be judged on: How the planting will benefit pollinators, the size of the proposed planting, and how many people will be involved in the planting and learning about the importance of planting for pollinators.
ANZ Seeds of renewal grants (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
Close 30 July
Grants of up to $15,000 are available to community organisations for projects that will help their community thrive. Priority areas include projects that will deliver benefits to regional communities, benefit people from a diverse range of social groups, encourage inclusion and participation of under-represented groups, and demonstrate broad community support.
Protecting our Places grants (NSW Environmental Trust)
Close 31 July
Grants are available to empower and provide opportunities for Aboriginal organisations to undertake projects that restore environments and care for Country. Projects must be run in stages, with up to $20,000 available for Stage 1 (planning) over 6-12 months, and up to $230,000 available for Stages 2 and 3 (implementation) over 12-24 months. After Stage 1, projects are assessed against set criteria for approval to progress to Stage 2.
Inland Rail Sponsorships (Inland Rail)
Close 31 July, 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.
Nutrien community grants program (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
Close 6 August (open 7 July)
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 (open 14 July)
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.
VFFF Backing the future grants (Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal)
Close 31 August (open 13 July)
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.
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.
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.
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
Awards for excellence in the southern Australian livestock industries (Southern Australia Livestock Research Council)
Nominations close 20 July
The awards highlight individuals whose work has made a meaningful contribution to research, development, extension, communication and the practical adoption of innovation on farm. Categories include: Livestock producer; Scientist/researcher; Communicator/extension specialist; and Young achiever (35 years or under).
2026 State & Territory Landcare Awards (Landcare Australia)
Nominations close 31 July
These Awards honour individuals, groups and organisations that are making outstanding contributions to caring for the environment in their local communities. Award categories include: Innovation, Sustainable Agriculture, Individual Landcarer, Community Partnerships, First Nations Landcare Collaboration, Women in Landcare, Junior Landcare , and NextGen Landcare. Nominating is free, and you can nominate yourself or someone you think should be recognised.
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.
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!
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.
Local Strategic Plan feedback (Riverina Local Land Services)
Riverina Local Land Services are commencing development of the 2027-2032 Local Strategic Delivery Plan, and are seeking input to help shape regional priorities, focus areas and direction for the next five years. Feedback will be collated and considered as part of the development; the draft will then be available for comment during a public exhibition period commencing August 2026.