The annual community grants program offers grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion, the environment or STEM benefits to the communities in Greater Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane near Transurban's roads.

The grant objective is to provide meaningful and sustained support to grassroots community initiatives in the regions where we operate.

Community grant applications can be submitted for any amount up to $10,000 to support initiatives of all sizes and scopes.

At least one grant per state is dedicated to a First Nations organisation, reinforcing our commitment to reconciliation.

Applicant organisations must be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and delivering the proposed project within a designated local government area.

Successful grant recipients will be eligible for Transurban's People's Choice Award. The public will be invited to vote for their favourite charity or project in each State. The organisation with the most votes will receive an additional $10,000 in funding, while the runner-up will be awarded an extra $5,000.

To be eligible the applicant organisation must meet the following criteria:

• your project will be delivered within one of the approved local government areas in NSW, Queensland or Victoria (see website for list of LGAs)
• your organisation is registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC)
• your organisation is not-for-profit and incorporated
• holds Public Liability Insurance of no less than $20,000,000
• you are able to demonstrate alignment between your project and the aims of this program
• your organisation is able to demonstrate financial viability
• your organisation has no pending acquittals or debts with Transurban
• your organisation did not fail to comply with any previous funding agreement with Transurban
• your organisation has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant.

Ineligible organisations:

• for-profit organisations
• government departments (except schools) or political groups
• labour, trade or business organisations
• social clubs
• overtly religious groups (except initiatives that support a non-religious purpose)
• fundraising events such as raffles, telethons, walk-a-thons or auctions
• chairs, endowments or scholarships sponsored by academic or non-profit institutions
• special events such as conferences, symposia or sports competitions
• organisations that support or participate in activities inconsistent with our Diversity Policy
• cover ongoing administrative costs
• projects or events that have already occurred.

• Email: grants@transurban.com