General Grants support people and organisations in remote and very remote Australia to overcome challenges caused by distance, isolation, and limited access to opportunities.

Grants of up to $10,000 enable recipients to:

• Access education, health, and wellbeing opportunities.
• Strengthen skills, services, and community connection.
• Improve social and economic outcomes through participation, innovation, and local leadership.

They prioritises projects that deliver measurable benefits for individuals or communities where remoteness is a significant barrier to access or participation.

Application deadlines are on the 15th February, 15th May, 15th August, 15th November each year. Applications are reviewed in March, June, September and December, with outcomes notified by the end of the review month.

Individuals: 

You're eligible if you:

• Live, work, or study in a Remote or Very Remote area for a minimum of two years .
• Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident.

Organisations: 

You're eligible if you:

• Are a small to medium sized registered Not -for -Profit (NFP) organisation
• an unincorporated community group auspiced by an eligible NFP.
• Deliver activities that directly benefit people in Remote or Very Remote areas

• Address: PO BOX 979 Alice Springs 0870 NT
• Phone: 1800 733 810
• Email: info@connellanaiwaystrust.org.au