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Community Small Grants — NSW, 2025-26

Up to $2K available · Rolling Applications

Local Land Services

Community Small Grants supports community groups, associations and individuals in the Hunter Local Land Services region to build knowledge, skills and participation in land management practices. Funding supports small community engagement, education, field-based events and training activities.

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Funding

Up to $2K

Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Duration

Projects must be completed on or before 30 May of the financial year the grant was offered

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicants may include landcare groups, schools, farmer networks, industry associations, pest animal networks, Aboriginal organisations, agricultural community organisations, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, industry/producer groups, committees/associations and not-for-profit organisations. • Applicants whose organisation/group is subject to an ICAC, Local Land Services, DPI or other legal investigation cannot apply. • Applicants/groups must be residing in or registered in the Hunter Local Land Services region. • The group/organisation must have been in operation for at least 6 months. • The organisation/community group must be incorporated, or be auspiced by an organisation that is incorporated or has an ABN. • Unincorporated groups may receive assistance if supplier tax invoices are issued directly to Local Land Services, Hunter region. • Maximum of one application per group per financial year. • Applicants must provide a clear project scope, project plan and project budget based on quotes, estimates or reasonable assumptions. • Landowner consent is required if the land is not owned by the applicant. • Community groups must provide proof of incorporation. • Applicants must provide evidence of $20 million public liability insurance in the applicant's name. • Applicants must provide evidence of community consultation and strong community support. • At least 2 photos from the event/activity must be supplied for promotional purposes. • Projects must build community participation, knowledge and skills in land management-related activities. • Activities already funded, already delivered, of purely personal/private benefit, outside land management activities, or outside the Hunter region are not eligible. • Projects must be completed within the agreed contract date or on or before 30 May of the financial year offered.
Applicants can include landcare groups, schools, farmer networks, industry associations, pest animal networks, Aboriginal organisations, agricultural community organisations, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, industry/producer groups, committees/associations and not-for-profit organisations. Applicants cannot apply if their organisation or group is subject to an ICAC, Local Land Services, DPI or other legal investigation. Applicants or groups must be residing in or registered in the Hunter Local Land Services region. The group or organisation must have been in operation for at least 6 months. The organisation or community group must either be incorporated or auspiced by an organisation that is incorporated or has an ABN; unincorporated groups may access assistance if supplier invoices are issued directly to Local Land Services. Maximum one application per group per financial year. Applicants must provide a clear project scope, project plan, budget, landowner consent where relevant, proof of incorporation for community groups, evidence of $20 million public liability insurance, evidence of community consultation and support, and at least 2 photos from the event/activity. Projects must fit within land management activities in the Hunter region and be completed by the agreed contract date or by 30 May of the relevant financial year.

What's Funded

Eligible activities include public awareness events, workshops, field-based events, school programs, and closed group training that build community participation, land management knowledge, environmental or agricultural skills, accessibility and inclusion outcomes, and local networking.

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Expected Outcomes

Projects are expected to increase participant skills and knowledge, strengthen community participation and local networks, improve land management and restoration practices, and provide final reporting, evaluation results and event photos.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitytrainingsustainabilityother

Keywords

community grantsland managementHunter regionLocal Land Servicesenvironmental educationworkshopsfield daysschool programs

Official Grant Page

Local Land Services

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Community Small Grants?

The Community Small Grants is a mixed grant offered by Local Land Services in Australia, providing Up to $2K in funding. Community Small Grants supports community groups, associations and individuals in the Hunter Local Land Services region to build knowledge, skills and participation in land management practices. Funding supports small community engagement, education, field-based events and training activities.
2

How much funding does the Community Small Grants provide?

The Community Small Grants provides Up to $2K in funding. The typical project duration is Projects must be completed on or before 30 May of the financial year the grant was offered.
3

Who is eligible for the Community Small Grants?

  • Applicants may include landcare groups, schools, farmer networks, industry associations, pest animal networks, Aboriginal organisations, agricultural community organisations, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, industry/producer groups, committees/associations and not-for-profit organisations.
  • Applicants whose organisation/group is subject to an ICAC, Local Land Services, DPI or other legal investigation cannot apply.
  • Applicants/groups must be residing in or registered in the Hunter Local Land Services region.
  • The group/organisation must have been in operation for at least 6 months.
  • The organisation/community group must be incorporated, or be auspiced by an organisation that is incorporated or has an ABN.
  • Unincorporated groups may receive assistance if supplier tax invoices are issued directly to Local Land Services, Hunter region.
  • Maximum of one application per group per financial year.
  • Applicants must provide a clear project scope, project plan and project budget based on quotes, estimates or reasonable assumptions.
  • Landowner consent is required if the land is not owned by the applicant.
  • Community groups must provide proof of incorporation.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of $20 million public liability insurance in the applicant's name.
  • Applicants must provide evidence of community consultation and strong community support.
  • At least 2 photos from the event/activity must be supplied for promotional purposes.
  • Projects must build community participation, knowledge and skills in land management-related activities.
  • Activities already funded, already delivered, of purely personal/private benefit, outside land management activities, or outside the Hunter region are not eligible.
  • Projects must be completed within the agreed contract date or on or before 30 May of the financial year offered.
4

When does the Community Small Grants close?

Applications close on 25 Aug 2023. This is a rolling program — new rounds may open.
5

What activities are funded?

Eligible activities include public awareness events, workshops, field-based events, school programs, and closed group training that build community participation, land management knowledge, environmental or agricultural skills, accessibility and inclusion outcomes, and local networking.
6

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