Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant Program will boost support for communities across remote, rural and regional Australia to improve resilience, environmental sustainability and liveability through the power of connection. 

A total of $200,000 is available to fund grant applications up to the value of $10,000 to support remote, rural and regional communities to embrace new technologies and digital solutions to build social capital and digital capability via a grant opportunity fostering:

• Liveable communities that have the digital capability to help individuals with the skills to live, learn and work in a digital society;
• Sustainable communities that are diverse and inclusive, planning for the health, wellbeing and prosperity of their people and the planet;
• Resilient communities that are well prepared and socially connected when disaster strikes, with the ability to renew and recover together.

Important Note: Organisations that received grants through the Telstra Connected Communities Program in Round 3, 2025 are not eligible to apply in this grant round (Round 4, 2026).

To apply, you must meet the following criteria:

• Applicant organisations must be a not-for-profit organisation with either an Incorporation Certificate and/or an ABN. If you are unsure if your organisation is a registered not-for-profit (e.g. if you are a Co-operative, Other Unincorporated Entity, Public Company or Trust), please contact FRRR;
• Projects must be for charitable purposes and offer clear public benefit;
• Not-for-profit organisations with or without DGR-1 endorsement are eligible;
• Projects must benefit communities in remote, rural and regional Australia; and
• Organisations can submit one application per grant round.

• Phone: 1800 170 020
• Email: info@frrr.org.au