TRLA Small Grants Program

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association (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. Projects previously selected have included on ground works, workshops, community gardens, educational and cultural activities, working bees and riparian restoration.

These funds support Landcare groups to deliver environmental and community projects across the region.

TRLA’s mission is to grow the Landcare movement in the Tamworth Region by: Engaging the community using environmental education through promoting sustainability, restoring and conserving biodiversity; and this is just one way we are delivering on our mission.

Local Landcare groups and community groups to get involved, the Expression of Interest process is an easy one and we welcome all ideas.

The Small Grants Program will open February 1, 2026. 

Download Small Grants Guideline Here Download Small Grants Guideline Here


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2022 Small Grant recipients
Photo supplied by Penny Milson



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With more than 10 years of environmental advocacy and community involvement, Penny has made a significant contribution to conservation across our region. From leading the transformation of Currawong Park into a thriving urban habitat to raising awareness about environmental issues and bringing community groups together, Penny has shown what can be achieved through passion, persistence and community action.

With 16 nominations in the award category, this recognition is a wonderful acknowledgement of Penny's dedication and the many hours she gives to protecting our local environment.



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To celebrate the International Year of the Volunteer, we want to see your favourite photos capturing the amazing volunteers who make our communities thrive! 

From Landcare to community Groups, Sporting Clubs and more - show us your Volunteer Moments 

Entries close October 9 
Contact - Susan:0400 590 776
Email - Susan@trla.org.au

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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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