Grant Getter - February 2026

Funding: up to $20,000

Applications currently open

Applications close: 5pm Thursday 19 February 2026

FRRR’s In a Good Place (IAGP) program is offering grants for community-led projects that support the mental health and wellbeing of farmers, farming communities and people living in remote, rural and regional places.

Community groups and not-for-profits (NFPs) are invited to apply for grants from a funding pool of $200,000 for initiatives that improve mental health education, build community connections to foster wellbeing and assist local non-clinical services.

These grants are for local organisations to help their community build up the knowledge, skills and networks to support their mental health and wellbeing and to make sure locals know they don’t need to go it alone.

Thanks to FRRR’s donor partners, there are two streams of funding available:

• Community wellbeing: for projects that focus on strengthening the general mental health and wellbeing of people in remote, rural and regional communities.
• Farmers and farming communities: for projects specifically supporting the mental health and wellbeing of farmers and the communities they live in.

To learn more and apply, visit: https://frrr.org.au/funding/in-a-good-place/.

Funding: open

Applications close: Friday 27 February

Where: Uralla Shire

ACEN Australia is now inviting applications for Round 1 of our 2026 New England Solar Social Investment Program (SIP), for not-for-profit organisations and activities that directly benefit Uralla Shire.

A total of $150,000 was allocated to 29 local organisations and events in 2025, and the same amount will again be split between two rounds of funding this year.

Please find attached a Round 1 application form, SIP guidelines and a promotional postcard. The application form and guidelines are also available on the New England Solar project website, along with further information.

And here is a link to the online form: https://acenrenewables.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/New-England-Social-Investment-Program-Application-Form-2025.pdf

Round 2 is scheduled to open in June.

Download ACEN NES Social Investment Program Guidelines

Download 2026 NES SIP Round 1 Brochure

For further information or to discuss our Social Investment Program, please contact Scott Green, Community Engagement and Communications Specialist – New England, ACEN, 96b Bridge Street, Uralla, NSW, 2358

M: 0457 001 226 E: scott.green@acenrenewables.com.au

Purves Environmental Foundation grants gifts (funds) to enable and empower others working towards environmental sustainability and preservation of biodiversity.

We aim to:

• Act as catalyst to change
• Fill gaps in effecting change
• Break down barriers to action
• Support creation of new thinking and practice
• Provide bold leadership
• Encourage participation of stakeholders

20th Anniversary Grants

Applications open: 11.00am, 29 November 2025

Applications Close: COB 28 February 2026.

We are commemorating the PEF’s 20th anniversary by launching catalytic gifting alongside our regular giving to support innovative, measurable, and high-impact environmental initiatives. 

Apply here: https://www.purvesenvirofund.org.au/20th-anniversary-grant

Current Regular Giving funding focus areas:

Degradation of key biodiversity habitat

We aim to support initiatives that seek to advocate for prevention of destruction of biodiversity habitat through improvement in policies and management, backed by best available science.

Unsustainable management of natural resources

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Funding: up to $5000 per project

Applications open: 2nd Feb 2026

Applications close: 9 March 2026

Overview

Small Environmental Grant Scheme

Funding Amount: between $2,000 and $15,000

Expressions of Interest Submissions Due: 

• 9th March 2026 (for funding in May 2026)
• 15th June 2026 (for funding in August 2026)
• 14th September 2026 (for funding in November 2026)
• 14th December 2026 (for funding in February 2027)

Providing support for organisations undertaking projects that will make a positive difference to the natural living environment, in land, sea or air, rural or urban. We support grassroots organisations and individuals, and academics who are working with on-ground community groups.

Leadership Development Grants

Submissions Due:

• 9th March 2026 (for funding in May 2026)
• 15th June 2026 (for funding in August 2026)
• 14th September 2026 (for funding in November 2026)
• 14th December 2026 (for funding in February 2027)

Providing support to people playing a key role in conservation projects. Grants are awarded to individuals for professional development in their field, particularly those involved in grassroots landscape restoration.

Funding: Minimum $5000

Applications Close: 15th March 2026

As a global cooperative founded by farmers, Rabobank has a long history of community engagement. And now, through our Rabo Community Fund, we can make an even bigger impact in the communities where our clients live. This dedicated fund specifically supports community-led initiatives that enhance the vibrancy and resilience of rural Australia and New Zealand through tangible and meaningful programs.

Funded by an annual contribution from Rabobank Australia and New Zealand and guided by our Rabo Client Councils – groups of Rabobank client members who meet regularly to identify and discuss challenges facing the agricultural sector and their communities – the Rabo Community Fund helps support initiatives that strengthen rural communities and contribute to a sustainable food and agribusiness industry.

For eligibility and to apply, please click here. 

Applications currently open

Applications close: 5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026

Funding announced by early June 2026

Small grants: up to $10,000 are available for a broad range of grassroots, community-led initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities that strengthen local people, places and climate solutions, with a preference for smaller communities (populations less than15,000). The timeframe to deliver these projects is up to 12 months.

Targeted larger leverage grants: up to $50,000 are only available for projects that focus on strengthening the digital skills, confidence and safety of adults enabling them to get online, build social connections and access services, information, education and employment through training, as well as acquiring the digital and connectivity infrastructure where needed. The timeframe to deliver these projects is up to 18 months.

FRRR’s Small & Vital program supports thriving, resilient, and sustainable remote, rural and regional communities across Australia. In particular, priority will be given to projects that:

Support communities to implement generational transition;
Invest in outback, remote and less resourced communities;
Build capacity and resourcing for a just and equitable energy transition;
Support First Nations-led initiatives that strengthen culture, country, economic participation and reconciliation.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis and assessed quarterly.

NOTE: There are two streams of funding available within the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Program: Small and Vital and Prepare and Recover.

Funding: up to $25,000

Applications currently open

Applications close: 5pm Tuesday 24 March 2026

Funding announced by early June 2026 The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Prepare & Recover program supports communities in remote, rural and regional communities across Australia to implement initiatives that prevent and prepare for future climate related impacts, or recover from existing disasters in the medium to long-term timeframe, generally one to ten years after the disaster.

Grants are available for a broad range of initiatives. Priority will be given to projects that:

Respond to a specific climate impact or event, either historic or likely to occur in the future;
Focus on community-led resilience building in recovery or preparedness to strengthen the capacity and capability of local people and systems, especially to manage the impact of future disasters, through: inclusion; networks; communication; information sharing; self-organising systems; local decision making; or resourcing, tools and support;
Are from local community groups and not-for-profits or organisations that do not have DGR status.

FRRR also wants to support projects that:

Invest in outback, remote and less-resourced communities where they may be more highly impacted by disasters;
Support First Nations-led initiatives that strengthen culture, Country, economic participation and reconciliation;
Support communities to implement generational transition; and
Build capacity and resourcing for a just and equitable energy transition.

If you want to discuss a project to support disaster preparedness, resilience or recovery, please call us on 1800 170 020.

NOTE: There are two streams of funding available within the Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) program: Prepare and Recover and Small and Vital.

Funding: up to $15,000

Next round: opens 2 February 2026

Purpose

Our Essential Grants Program provides financial support to community groups across our network area, contributing to positive outcomes for regional communities.

Overview

The program supports community-based initiatives that align with the following categories:

• Environment  - Examples include initiatives that support a circular economy and waste reduction, habitat restoration or community gardens.
• Energy Transition - Examples include funding contributions for solar panels or electrifying community buildings.
• Education - Examples include the investment in STEM education in schools and community organisations.
• Resilience - Examples include the provision of resources that support communities affected by disaster events.

Last financial year, 2024-2025, we contributed $150,000 in grants to community groups in our network area, with amounts up to $15,000 funded to each successful applicant.

For more information: https://www.essentialenergy.com.au/about-us/community-support/Essential-Grants

Apply Using SmartyGrants: https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/G19953/apply

Value: $50 to $100

Closes: 14th of July 2026

Vouchers to help families with eligible school-aged children pay for sport, recreational, creative or cultural activities.

For more Information: https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-an-active-and-creative-kids-voucher

Run By: Service NSW

Amount: Up to $250,000

For: Business, Individual

Status: Ongoing

Low interest loans of up to $250,000 are available to primary producers in NSW to fund a broad range of products, activities and services aimed at improving drought preparedness and climate variability resilience.

Program objective

The Drought Ready and Resilient Fund (DRRF) will increase the self-reliance, sustainability, and resilience of NSW primary production enterprises to manage drought.

The program is offered to eligible primary production enterprises for eligible activities that support the primary production enterprise to implement their Farm Business Resilience Plan (or equivalent), as detailed in the program guidelines. (PDF 1.93MB)

This program is administered by Rural Assistance Authority.

This program is funded by NSW Treasury.

Grant amount: Up to $1,000

Status: Ongoing

Program objective

If you are a small business owner in NSW, the $1,000 SafeWork small business rebate can help you purchase eligible safety items to make your workplace safer for you and your workers, including managing or eliminating hazards and risks that may cause serious injury, illness or death at work.

The rebate only applies to safety items on the eligible items list. These items support safety solutions which are high level controls under the hierarchy of control.

Addition of agricultural drones

Agricultural drones (used in a primary producing farming operation with one or more of the following capabilities: spray, spread and/or visual capabilities) have been added as eligible items under the $1,000 SafeWork small business rebate. The Hon. Sophie Cotsis MP, Minister for Industrial Relations, and Minister for Work Health and Safety approved this addition in August 2025.

The addition of agricultural drones to the rebate align with SafeWork NSW’s 2025-2026 regulatory priorities relating to harm prevention associated with mobile plant, vehicles or fixed machinery. This addition will support regional and small farm operations that will benefit from the use of drone technology as a practical and modern safety tool. Visit the SafeWork website or email safetyrebate@safework.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions.

This program is funded and administered by SafeWork NSW.

Boarding Scholarships for Isolated Students (BSIS) provides financial support for eligible students boarding away from home or residential fees to access education.

Scholarships are available for students in Years 7 to 12 who are disadvantaged by a low family income and geographical isolation.

You can apply for a scholarship on the NSW Education website

Funding: up to $10,000

Status: Ongoing

The objective of the program is to provide a concessional interest rate loan to eligible sporting and recreation clubs and associations to assist with the costs associated with clean up, removal of debris and/or the restoration of essential facilities, equipment or other assets that have been damaged or destroyed as a result of the declared natural disaster.

Natural Disaster Relief Loans are only provided to eligible small business operators following the declaration of a natural disaster by the NSW Government.

This program is administered by Rural Assistance Authority.

This program is funded by NSW Treasury.

For more information and to apply, please click here.

If your home or essential household contents were damaged or destroyed by a natural disaster, you may be eligible for the Disaster Relief Grant for individuals.

The financial assistance is provided to help people to recover from the effects of a disaster and re-establish a basic standard of living. It is not provided to replace insurance or compensate for losses.

From $2,000 to $15,000

For: Individual

Status: Ongoing

These grants provide financial assistance for landholders managing conservation agreement areas to improve the biodiversity value of their properties.

Conservation Partners Grants support landholders working to protect and manage biodiversity on their land.

The grants are available on an on-going basis for landholders who are not seeking or are ineligible for conservation management payments under the Biodiversity Conservation Trust’s Conservation Management Program.
Funding

There are four levels of funding available:

Up to $15,000 per year for up to three years for landholders with in-perpetuity conservation agreements, Trust Agreements, Registered Property Agreements.
Up to $8,000 per year for up to three years for landholders with a term Registered Property Agreement.
Up to $2,000 per year for up to three years for landholders with a wildlife refuge or wildlife refuge agreement or who are members of Wildlife Land Trust.
Landholders with Land For Wildlife agreements can apply to the Community Environment Network (CEN) for conservation partners grants of up to $2,000 per year.

The CEN grant can be identified by prefix "LFWBG" in recipient number.

In-perpetuity agreements greater than 1,000 Ha in size may be eligible for up to $30,000/year for up to three years. Investment at this level is at the discretion of the BCT and subject to case-by-case assessment.

Applications will be funded if they are eligible, complete and meet the assessment criteria and if the BCT has available funding.

Contributions from landholders such as labour or co-contributions are encouraged.

This program is funded and administered by NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.

Funds: based on application for the specific initiative/request.
Maximum amount: N/A
Closes: Ongoing
Run by: IGA