Qantas Regional Grants 2026
Description
The Qantas Regional Grants 2026 program offers a total of $2 million in funding, including cash grants, flights, and marketing support, to Australian-based not-for-profit community groups, individuals, and organisations. Its purpose is to strengthen regional communities by supporting initiatives that deliver essential services, expand opportunities, and promote wellbeing.
Requirements Summary
Individuals, groups, and not-for-profit organisations based in or benefiting regional Australia (beyond major capitals) are eligible to apply. The $2 million fund comprises $750,000 in marketing support and $1,250,000 in cash and flight contra. Applications open 21 February 2026 and close 10 May 2026, with results announced in July. Successful recipients must report on fund utilisation at 6 and 12 months post-grant. No minimum or maximum allocation limits apply; the panel awards funds at their discretion based on community need, impact, innovation, and local benefit maximisation.
Eligibility Criteria
Assessment Criteria
Extent to which applicant directly services a regional community need and demonstrates measurable socioeconomic impact
Extent to which applicant can maximise local community benefits in regional Australia with grant funding
Extent to which project will celebrate and highlight the work of the applicant and boost profile and strength for the future
Ability to demonstrate innovation in project strategy, goals and mission, and how these align to improving service offering and increasing regional impact
Timeline
Qantas Regional Grants 2026 applications open
Deadline for submitting grant applications
Qantas Regional Grant Panel assesses entries
Successful applicants announced
Priority Cohorts
Since 1920, Qantas has supported regional Australia. The Qantas Regional Grants program is in its fourth year, providing financial, flight, and marketing support to charities, organisations, projects and individuals benefiting regional communities.