Apply for Connellan Airways Trust Grants (Australia)

Deadline: 30-Sep-2026

The Connellan Airways Trust Grants for Organisations provides grants to small and medium not-for-profit organisations and community groups delivering education, health, wellbeing, and innovation programs in Remote and Very Remote Australia. The program aims to strengthen the capacity of organisations working with remote communities and support initiatives that respond to the unique challenges faced by people living in remote and very remote areas. Grants of up to $10,000 per application round are available for projects that deliver clear and measurable community outcomes. Purpose of the Connellan Airways Trust Grants The Connellan Airways Trust supports organisations and community groups working to improve outcomes for people living in Remote and Very Remote Australia.

The grants aim to:

- Improve access to health and wellbeing services. - Support education and accredited training. - Strengthen community capacity. - Encourage innovation in service delivery. - Build local leadership and participation. - Support community-led initiatives. - Address challenges affecting remote communities. - Generate measurable benefits for people living in remote areas. Priority Areas Projects should focus on one or more of the Trust’s key areas. Health Funding can support initiatives that improve health outcomes for people living in remote and very remote communities. Examples include outreach health programs and other community-focused health initiatives. Mental Health and Wellbeing Projects can address mental health and broader wellbeing needs. Potential activities include mental health workshops and programs that strengthen community wellbeing. Education and Training The program can support education and training initiatives, including accredited education and training. Projects should demonstrate how the activity will benefit people living in Remote and Very Remote Australia. Innovation The Trust also supports innovation in service delivery. This can include community-led pilot projects that test new approaches to addressing local challenges or improving access to services. Leadership and Participation Projects that build local leadership and community participation can also be supported. These initiatives can help communities develop their own capacity to identify challenges, participate in solutions and strengthen local decision-making. Who Can Apply? Eligible applicants include small to medium registered not-for-profit organisations with an annual turnover of less than $3 million. The organisation should have the appropriate legal registration and capacity to deliver the proposed activity. Community Groups and Auspicing Unincorporated community groups can also apply when supported by an eligible not-for-profit organisation willing to auspice the application. An auspicing arrangement allows an eligible organisation to provide the formal structure needed for the community group to apply for and manage funding. Community groups should therefore identify an appropriate not-for-profit auspice partner before preparing their application. Remote and Very Remote Australia Requirement A central requirement is that activities must directly benefit people living in Remote or Very Remote areas of Australia. The proposed project should clearly demonstrate its connection to the communities it intends to serve.

Applicants should explain:

- Where the project will take place. - Who will benefit. - What local need the project addresses. - How the community will participate. - What measurable outcomes are expected. Priority for Remote-Based Organisations The Trust prioritises organisations that have a strong connection to Remote and Very Remote Australia. Priority may be given to organisations that: - Are based in remote communities. - Have established relationships with remote people. - Exist primarily to benefit Remote and Very Remote Australia. Applicants should clearly demonstrate their existing relationships, local knowledge and experience working with the communities they propose to support. Funding Available Grants of up to $10,000 are available per application round. The funding is intended to support reasonable and evidence-based costs that are essential to achieving measurable community outcomes. Applicants should request an amount that is appropriate for the size and scope of the proposed activity. Eligible Project Costs Funding can support reasonable costs that are directly connected to project delivery.

Eligible expenses include:

- Wages directly related to project delivery. - Contractor fees directly related to project delivery. - Essential tools. - Essential materials. - Modest overheads related to delivery. Applicants should ensure that each proposed expense has a clear connection to the project’s activities and outcomes. Wages and Contractor Fees Staff wages and contractor fees may be eligible when they are directly tied to delivering the funded project. Applicants should clearly explain the role of each person and how their work contributes to achieving the project’s intended outcomes. Tools and Materials Essential tools and materials required to deliver the activity can be included in the project budget. These should be necessary for implementation rather than general organisational purchases. Modest Overheads The program can support modest overheads related to project delivery. Applicants should keep these costs reasonable and demonstrate why they are necessary for the proposed activity. Measurable Community Outcomes A strong application should demonstrate specific and measurable benefits for the community. Rather than simply describing an activity, applicants should explain what will change as a result of the project.

Possible outcomes could include:

- Increased participation in health programs. - Improved access to wellbeing support. - Increased participation in accredited training. - Development of local leadership skills. - Improved community capacity. - Testing and evalua