We've got more grants to help regional connected communities

Now in its second year, the program makes grants up to $10,000 available for not-for-profit community organisations that provide access to information, technology, education and facilities to help strengthen regional communities and build digital capability.

Telstra’s Connected Communities Grant aims to deliver $600,000 in support to regional communities over three years.

This year we had over 280 applicants and we selected 27 community groups across Australia. There were nine recipients in Queensland, six in Victoria, four in WA, three in SA and NSW and two in Tasmania. 

A full list of recipients and the projects can be found on the FRRR's website. Applicants will have 12 months to complete the funded projects.

The Telstra Connected Community Grant Program is being run in partnership with the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal.  FRRR is a not-for-profit organisation that connects common purposes and funding from government, business and philanthropy with the genuine local needs or rural people and places.

How to apply for a connected communities grant in 2025

We encourage applicants representing not-for-profit organisations in regional, remote and rural Australia to apply. This can include associations, charities, local councils and entities such as education and health organisations.

New applications for the 2025 grants program will open in February and we encourage people to keep an eye on the FRRR website  for more details.