General Grants

Up to $10,000 for individuals and organisations in remote and very remote Australia, reducing the barriers that distance creates in education, health, training and community life.

About the Grant

The Connellan Airways Trust General Grant is open three times a year to individuals and not-for-profit organisations delivering work that directly benefits people in remote or very remote Australia.

We fund practical, community-led activity, from courses and training to health outreach, local events and leadership programs. Grants of up to $10,000 cover reasonable, evidence-based costs essential to achieving real outcomes for remote people.

Who can apply

Individuals

Live, work or study in remote or very remote Australia for at least 2 years
Australian citizen or permanent resident
Travel and accommodation for placements
Accredited training or short courses
Assistive technology for study or work

Organisations

Registered not-for-profit, or community group auspiced by an NFP
Deliver programs that directly benefit remote communities
Community-led training and capacity programs
Health, wellbeing and education workshops
Equipment and materials for community program

What we fund — and what we don't

Education and accredited training costs
Health and wellbeing outreach programs
Community connection and leadership activities
Wages or fees directly tied to project delivery
Essential tools, materials and consumables
Modest overheads related to delivery

We don't fund

Retrospective funding (completed activities)
Personal living costs — rent, food, utilities
Core government responsibilities
University tuition or boarding school fees
Fundraising events, prizes or donations
Projects without clear, measurable outcomes

How applications are assessed

All eligible applications are independently scored using a weighted rubric. Applications are ranked by total score and funded in order of merit until the round budget is allocated.

QuestionWhat assessors look forWeightWhat do you want to do?A clear, well-defined activity with strong expected benefits20%Why is this needed?Evidence of genuine need and local context25%When, where and who?Realistic plan, clear timelines and demonstrated readiness20%Budget and valueTransparent, well-supported budget with good value for money15%How will you measure success?Clear, practical indicators of community benefit10%How will you share outcomes?A plan to share results within your community10%

How to apply

Applications are submitted online through the Connellan Airways Trust grants portal. When a round is open, complete all required fields and submit electronically — no paperwork needs to be posted separately.

|If your internet connection is unreliable, an offline application option is available. Contact the Executive Officer on 1800 733 810 to arrange this.

You can create an account and review questions outside of open rounds to prepare your application in advance.