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



Why Soil Microbes Run the Underground Economy - By Dr Aurelie Quade

Do you know what the Euro, the Australian dollar, the Yen, the British pound and the Dirham have in common with soil carbon, total carbon, organic carbon, recalcitrant carbon and labile carbon? They are all forms of currency.

“Soil microbes are not some benevolent gifts from nature. They are genius economists, not trading in dollars, but in carbon.”


TRLA Small Grants Recipient's

2026 TRLA Small Grants Recipients Announced!!

We are excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Small Grants Program, with over $21,000 awarded to support local environmental and community initiatives across the region.

This year’s program attracted a strong and diverse range of applications from schools, Landcare groups and community organisations. The quality of submissions was outstanding, reflecting the passion and commitment of our community to improving the environment, building resilience and strengthening local connections.


Just A farmer Screening

Join the Upper Peel Landcare Group for a heartfelt afternoon at Nundle Memorial Hall, featuring a screening of the powerful Australian film Just a Farmer. This moving story explores resilience, grief, and the often-unspoken realities of life on the land, shining a light on the mental health challenges faced by farming families and the importance of reaching out and supporting one another.


Nursery Weekly Sale!

This coming week we are selling our Lemon scented Gums for just $3.50!

Remember we are located at 300 Wallamore Road West Tamworth. Mondays, Wednesday & Fridays between 8:00am - 3:00pm. 




Murray Darling Basin Authority Projects

 A team from the Murray Darling Basin Authority (including its CEO Andrew McConville and a number of key technical staff) visited a number of the project sites along Water Gully on 19 April. This visit was part of an information gathering exercise to inform the current revision of the Murray Darling Basin Plan due to be released later this year, with the group wishing to better understand water issues and water management options in the Upper Namoi watershed catchment area.


Have your say on waterway approvals

Have you tried to get planning approval for works to protect or rehabilitate your riverbank from flooding?

As part of the Riverbank Rehabilitation Project, Local Land Services is undertaking work to better understand the challenges landholders experience when seeking approvals for waterways and riverbank works across NSW.

This project includes an anonymous survey to capture insights on the time, cost, effort and approval processes landholders navigate when undertaking riverbank rehabilitation works, and to identify where improvements could be made to better support landholders in the future.


Welcoming The New Committee of Gunnible Landcare Inc

Gunnible Landcare Inc has some new faces following a recent AGM and welcome a new Committee:

 The Executive Committee  for 2026 – 27 is:

President:  Geoff Hood.   

Vice President:  Ian Pine. 

Secretary:  Lynette  Sanson. 

Treasurer:  Margaret Hood.  

 Gunnible Landcare Inc has conducted environmentally focused projects in the Gunnedah area since 1997! 






 


Flying Ferals - Networking Event For Feral Bird Control

A casual get together for anyone concerned about feral birds like the Common (Indian) Myna and Common Starling. The event aims to bring together likeminded people, together with the key supporters of the Tamworth LGA Feral Bird Control Program.

Tamworth Birdwatchers Inc will be launching the feral bird control trailer, funded by Tamworth Regional Council and made locally by the Tamworth Community Men’s Shed. The trailer, to be parked on Council land, will offer local residents a free and convenient option for the humane disposal of feral birds trapped at home. 

Joe Maguire's Pub, 146-148 Peel St, Tamworth, NSW

Wednesday, May 13 from 4:30 – 7pm.

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.

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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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