Border Trust Community Grant Program in Australia

Deadline: 10-Mar-25

The Border Trust Community Grant Program considers applications from community based, not for profit organisations for projects that address areas of the highest need within the community.

Areas of Impact

Disaster Recovery, Resilience and Readiness
- The region’s ability to prepare for, withstand, and recover from natural disasters enhances the safety, health, and economic prosperity of Border communities.
Climate Resilient Communities
- Communities are equipped to anticipate, prepare for, and manage the diverse impacts of a changing climate.
Community Leadership
- The development of regional leaders enhances the community’s ability to tackle local challenges and opportunities.
Community Connection + Wellbeing
- A welcoming, connected and inclusive community provides the foundation for a vibrant region and positively impacts individual and community well-being.
Community Equity
- By helping those who help others, access to necessities like food, shelter, education, work, and healthcare enables all to participate in and contribute to a thriving region.

Funding Information

Generally, small grants of up to $5,000 will be considered. In exceptional circumstances, a grant of up to $10,000 may be considered following discussion with Border Trust.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, your organisation must:
- Be a not-for-profit community-based organisation which functions for charitable purpose
- Operate for the benefit of communities within the Border Region, being the Local Government Areas of Albury, Federation, Greater Hume, Indigo, Towong and Wodonga
- Have a registered ABN or Incorporated Association Number
Please Note:
- Organisations with, and without, Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR Item 1) status are invited to apply
- Registration with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profit Commission (ACNC) is strongly preferred.