Grants & Opportunities

The Telstra Connected Communities 2026 grant, delivered by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, provides funding to strengthen remote, rural, and regional communities in Australia through digital solutions. With $200,000 total pool, individual grants up to $10,000 support projects enhancing digital literacy, social connection, cyber security, sustainability, and disaster preparedness.

Provides grants to charities across causes like mental health, social inclusion, food security, and environmental sustainability.

Seed grants ($10k+) and matched funding up to $400k for enterprises tackling climate resilience and inclusion. Includes mentoring and networking with QBE professionals.

Grants for regional students aged 16-25 to cover educational expenses including accommodation, technology, fuel, food, textbooks and tools. Reimbursement model.

Get up to $1,000 towards the cost of workplace health and safety items.

These grants aim to enhance the long-term sustainability, governance, and operational capacity of community media organisations across Australia. They contribute to media diversity, social cohesion, and the development of a skilled and resilient broadcasting sector.

This grant round supported charities and social enterprises building financial wellbeing through innovative employment opportunities and tailored support for women.

A gathering for men to connect, enjoy food, and relax in nature.

Grants to plant trees for bee-friendly farming, with $41,300 awarded in 2024 to plant 41,300 trees

Prize funding for food justice initiatives for kids, partnered with Newman's Own Foundation and Henry P. Kendall Foundation

Grants provided to Townsville Catholic Education schools to celebrate and support initiatives linking sustainability with Catholic Social Teachings.

These grants support initiatives that create long-lasting benefit for the Ballarat community by reducing disadvantage, strengthening connection, and improving wellbeing. Focus areas include Mental Health, Food Insecurity, and Youth Support.

Information regarding a specific grant named "Australian Cultural Fund — Harvest Activation Fund" could not be found through web searches. The Australian Cultural Fund (ACF) is an online fundraising platform administered by Creative Australia, enabling Australian artists and arts organizations to raise tax-deductible donations for their projects. It functions as a platform for individual fundraising campaigns rather than a standalone grant program with fixed application periods or amounts.

A bespoke program funded by Ecstra that helps social enterprises embed financial education into their support models, aiming to help people gain confidence and skills to control their finances.

Invited through an Expression of Interest to partner over 3-4 years, focusing on developing and growing initiatives, building sustainability, and increasing reach and/or impact.

Provides small grants to regional Western Australian organisations to support projects that bring people together and strengthen communities, including field days, cropping programs, fetes, and sporting clubs.