Grants Hub

Squadron Energy Community Grants - https://www.squadronenergy.com/community - Always Open  


Delta Electricity Sponsorship - https://app.thegrantshub.com.au/grant/8271 - Always Open


Always Open - Tamworth Regional Council Grants https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/contribute/funding-opportunities -Supports not-for-profit organisations, charities, community groups and organisations located within the Tamworth Regional Council local government area, that provide a service to the Tamworth regional community.


Port of Newcastle Your Port, Our Community grants  - open from 15 September 2025 until 5pm 18 October 2025.

Eligible applicants from within Port of Newcastle’s catchment area can apply for a share of $100,000 , covers our entire region, straight forward application process and addresses Our People, Our Planet, Our Partnerships

"Our community grants program aims to extend financial support to local projects and initiatives that align with the Port’s corporate social responsibility values, support local community, raise Port of Newcastle’s profile, and help to strengthen relationships with key stakeholders."

They are also interested in projects which may offer opportunities for their staff to volunteer.

https://pon.com.au/community-and-news/grants/


The Fairways Foundation - Grant Guidelines - Opening Feb.  2026

The FairWays Foundation supports conservation-based projects where the belief and commitment demonstrated offer a meaningful contribution to long term change.  The very heart of the foundation lies in the golf and professional turf & ornamental industry and we are committed to further supporting both industry partners and their local communities. We believe that the push for change must continue to come from the grass roots level, these are the voices which speak loudest to The FairWays Foundation.

The cornerstone of successful applicants will highlight undertakings in the following key focus areas – Water Conservation and Stewardship, Habitat Conservation and Stewardship, Water Education

https://thefairwaysfoundation.com/apply/


Advance Notice - Environmental Trust Environmental Education grants 2025 round will open 22/9/25 https://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/funding-and-support/nsw-environmental-trust/grants-available/environmental-educationThe Environmental Education grants program funds projects that develop knowledge and skills in protecting and restoring our environment


Advance Notice - Community Building Partnerships - opens 01/09/2025
CBP will consider funding requests between $10,000 and $100,000 for projects in NSW involving:
- Capital works including construction of new community infrastructure as well as refurbishment, repair and maintenance of existing community infrastructure. Capital works are: improvements to the land or building, or freestanding equipment that will be fixed or installed to the land or building
- The purchase of freestanding equipment. Freestanding equipment is: equipment that does not require installation. This also includes vehicles and vessels that do not require registration e.g. tractors, utility task vehicles (UTV) or side-by-side ATVs, dragon boats, golf buggies, dinghies, powerboats or sailing boats less than 5.5 m long or with an engine less than 4.0 kw
- The purchase of vehicle(s). Vehicles are: cars, buses, trucks, trailers, motorised rescue vehicles including boats and any modifications to existing vehicles. https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/community-building-partnership


Advance Notice - James N Kirby Foundation Small Grants - Opens 1/11/025 DGR required https://www.kirbyfoundation.com.au/eligibility-criteria/how-to-apply/Supports organisations and programs whose work benefits: health, education and technology, environment and social welfare and the arts.


Latest News



Propagation Workshop October 2022 was a huge success

The propagation workshop was a great success with nearly 30 attendees...


Critters & Constellations

Please join us for our AGM and an afternoon of critters and constellations. 

RSVP here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/critters-and-constellation-tickets-453485195427


Regenerative Agriculture Field day at Timor

Local Land Services will be holding a Regenerative Agriculture Field day at Timor. To book contact Nikki Gilder - P: 0476 796 729E: nicola.gilder@lls.nsw.g

Get your tickets here Regenerative Agriculture Field Day Tickets, Thu, Oct 27, 2022 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite


Pull your head in...

Discover stunning Bells Turtle habitat and on-farm biodiversity monitoring with Ecologist Phil Spark. 

For more information please contact Susan Wilson on 0400 590 776. 

Registration essential

https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/discover-a-stunning-bells-turtle-habitat-on-the-mcdonald-river-tickets-432393409327


Naxas Quartet

Upper Peel Landcare Group is thrilled to partner with Music in the Regions to bring Naxas Quartet to Nundle on Saturday November 5th, 2022. BYO drinks and snacks. Cheese plates for sale.

Book your tickets here https://events.humanitix.com/nexas-quartet-the-french-saxophone-nundle?fbclid=IwAR1sqanoX6FeE58XCOKVSluY-1Cbw9KE8cJkMtD1NHLdP2ugO5pB9WvRqZE

Prpagation Workshop

Prpagation Workshop

Sunday October 23, 2022 at 8.30am - 12.30pm - 300 Wallamore Road.

Learn from Paul Moxon our Nursery horticulturist and native species expert. He will show you how to sow native seed and take cuttings, Morning Tea will be provided. Please wear sturdy shoes.

RSVP to nursery@trla.org.au.


Funding opportunity

Projects of up to $25K are being sought (this is NOT limited to formal Landcare groups but rather Landcarers).

Applications for this this Landcare Farming Program Expression of Interest will close on Monday 24th of October. 

Save the date for the AGM

Save the date for the AGM

This years AGM will be held on November 19. More information to come soon


Seen a koala recently in the North West? Let LLS know

North West Local Land Services would like to hear from anyone in the North West slopes region (Barraba to Wallabadah) who has seen a koala in the past three years.


EOI for the Small Grants Program Closing Soon

EOI for the Small Grants Program will be ending on September 30. So if you haven't already submitted your EOI please do it as soon as possible. 


Native Vegetation Identification

Learn more about the plants in our pastures and the soils beneath.

When: Saturday 8th October 2022
Where: 58 Koorooya Road, Somerton 2340 NSW
Time: 9.00am - 1.00pm


Small Grants Program now open

We are excited to announce that this years round of our small grants program is now open. Volunteer Landcare, Grassroots Community groups and organisations can apply for up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan. Applications close on September 30, 2022 with successful applicants being announced on November 19th.

Carbon Forum 2022

Carbon Forum 2022

'Let's Talk About Soil Carbon'. Over two days in Narrabri and Tamworth, 125 landholders from across the North West had the privilege of hearing from innovator, leader, pioneer and change-maker Dr Terry McCosker from RCS and CarbonLink. It was inspiring, challenging but most of all motivating. Along with the science, we also heard about opportunities for carbon projects from CarbonLink, Climate Friendly and South Pole. A big thank you to all our wonderful speakers and to everyone who attended. Proudly supported by Tamworth Regional Landcare Association and Northern Slopes Landcare Association Inc.


Landcare Learning

We would like to invite you to our next Landcare Learning Session on Tuesday September 20 at 6pm. Venue is McCulloch Agencies on corner of Kable Avenue and Brisbane Street. We look forward to seeing you there. 


Northwest Carbon Forums

Learn about carbon sequestration and accessing carbon markets on 8th September Crossing Theatre Narrabri and 9th September Powerhouse Hotel Tamworth.
Northwest Landcare through funding from the State and Federal Governments are thrilled to host world leading soil carbon sequestration expert Dr Terry McCosker, to share his knowledge with local landholders on the latest research and information on sustainable soil practices.


Across the paddock

‘Across the Paddock’ is aimed at bringing Landcarers and the community across the north west all the latest in natural resource management news, what’s happening in the agricultural sector, plus events, funding, articles and more! 


Grassy White Box Woodland Restoration

Grassy White Box Woodlands provide habitat for over 60 threatened species such as the Bush Stone-Curlew and the Squirrel Glider and they are an important source of food and habitat for three nationally threatened bird species (Regent Honeyeater, Superb and Swift Parrots).

Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.

LEARN MORE LEARN MORE

together we can make a difference

funding support

Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.

Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.

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