General Grants

General grants are designed to support improved social and economic outcomes for people of Outback Australia.

Applications for general grants are considered four times a year. Applications are to be received by the Executive Officer by the 15th of February, May, August and November each year. The Trust’s decision will be notified to applicants by the end of March, June, September and December each year. Applicants who may require a faster turnaround prior to the grant deadlines are encouraged to contact the Executive Officer.

  • ARE YOU ELIGIBLE?

    Individuals:

    • Grants are available to people who reside in Outback Australia. Ie. People living and working on stations or in small isolated, rural and remote towns.
    • Residents of the outer remote and regional centres of Australia who provide assistance to those described above.
    • Australian Citizens.

    Organisations:

    • Grants are available to organisations supporting people who reside in Outback Australia. Ie. people living and working on stations or in small isolated, rural and remote towns.
    • Small to medium organisations as defined by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS)

    Please confirm your residential address fits the location criteria by referring to the Trust map of remoteness below. Locations categorised as very remote or remote are eligible. Outer regional locations may be considered in some circumstances, relative to access of services.

  • WHAT CAN YOU APPLY FOR?

    General grants can be used to fund a diverse range of activities. Specific projects, travel costs, education and skill building, technology (communications), community experiences, and a range of other options that align with the vision of the Trust.


    General Grants aim to assist rural and remote people to overcome challenges caused by remoteness. 

    Our grants enable successful applicants to 

    1. access opportunities for increased education, health or wellbeing (and/or)

    2. improve social and economic outcomes by expanding skills, increasing remote livability and reducing isolation. 


    The guidelines provide full detail on what you can and cannot apply for with a general grant. 


    Please note that typically, general living expenses, university fees and operational program costs like wages are not funded by general grants. 

  • HOW TO APPLY

    Submit application forms via the Connellan Airways Trust grant portal on our website. Click the Apply Now button below to be taken to the application links. 


    Application deadlines are on the 15th February, 15th May, 15th August, 15th November each year. 


    Applications are reviewed in March, June, September and December, with outcomes notified by the end of the review month. 


  • GRANT GUIDELINES

    Click here to download the guidelines for the General Grants prior to applying


    Please note our guidelines have been updated, we encourage you to familiarise yourself with them prior to applying. 


    Download a budget template here. 


    If you require assistance, please call the Executive Officer on 1800 733 810. 

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Map of Remoteness

ELIGIBILITY OF REMOTENESS


Check your location on the map shown to see if you're eligible to apply. Locations categorised as very remote or remote are eligible. Outer regional locations may be considered in some circumstances, relative to access of services. You can view the live version of this map here: https://maps.abs.gov.au/index.html.