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 for education, training, health, wellbeing, and community-led initiatives that reduce barriers caused by distance and projects that directly benefit people living in Remote or Very Remote communities.

Rounds for 2026 open:

• Round 1:  Applications open 1-31 March
• Round 2:  Applications open 1-30 June
• Round 3:  Applications open 1-30 September

When a grant round is open, you can access the relevant application link, complete all required fields, and submit your application electronically. There is no need to email or send any forms separately.

If you require an offline application option, please contact info@connellanairwaystrust.org.au for more information.

Further information: 

• Grants for individuals
• Grants for organisations

Individuals: 

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Live, work, or study in a Remote or Very Remote area of Australia for a minimum of two years
• Are an Australian citizen or permanent resident
• Are seeking support for something that your remoteness makes difficult or impossible to access without financial assistance
• Can demonstrate a meaningful benefit to you or your community

Organisations: 

You are eligible to apply if you:

• Are a small to medium registered Not-for-Profit (NFP) organisation with an annual turnover under $3 million
• Are an unincorporated community group supported by an eligible NFP willing to auspice the application
• Deliver activities that directly benefit people living in Remote or Very Remote areas of Australia
• Can demonstrate a clear link between your proposed work and measurable community outcomes

• Phone: 1800 733 810
• Email: info@connellanaiwaystrust.org.au