Now in its fourth 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 $1,000,000 in support to regional communities over five years.
This year we had over 240 applicants and we selected 26 community groups across Australia.
The 2026 recipients included:
- Three organisations in Victoria
- Six in New South Wales
- Seven in Western Australia
- Three in Queensland
- Three in South Australia
- Three in Tasmania
- One in the Northern Territory
A full list of recipients and the projects can be found below or 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 of rural people and places.
How to apply for a Connected Communities grant in 2027
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 2027 grants program will open in February and we encourage people to keep an eye on the FRRR website for more details.
See the full list of 2026 grant recipients ▼
Organisation
Location
Grant
Briagolong Mechanics' Institute Hall Committee of Management Inc.
Briagolong
$4,032
Manna Gum Community House Inc
Foster
$6,000
Nhill Neighbourhood House Learning Centre Incorporated
Nhill
$8,500
Bellinger Community Communications Co-operative Limited
Bellingen
$9,918
Culcairn Bowling & Recreation Club Ltd
Culcairn
$5,440
Far South Coast Landcare Association
Bega
$10,000
Griffith Meals on Wheels Inc
Griffith
$4,428
South West Rocks Maritime Precinct Incorporated
South West Rocks
$1,500
YMCA of Sydney Youth and Community Services Incorporated
Broken Hill
$7,350
Coondle-Nunile Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade
Coondle
$1,730
Gnowangerup Community Resource Centre
Gnowangerup
$10,000
Henri Nouwen House Incorporated
Bridgetown
$10,000
Hyden Community Resource Centre Incorporated
Hyden
$8,153
Nannup Community Resource Centre Inc
Nannup
$10,000
Nirrumbuk Aboriginal Corporation
Broome
$10,000
CWA of WA - Hopetoun Branch
Hopetoun
$9,154
Paroo Shire Council
Cunnamulla
$10,000
Proserpine Agricultural Pastoral and Industrial Association Incorporated
Proserpine
$6,600
Wide Bay Kids Community Inc
Bundaberg
$10,000
The Stirling North Progress Association Inc
Stirling North
$10,000
The Lakelander Incorporated
Meningie
$9,240
Ungarra Primary School
Ungarra
$10,000
Mainly Maritime Inc
St Helens
$5,597
Rosebery Community House Inc
Rosebery
$2,839
Dunalley Tasman Neighbourhood House Inc.
Dunalley
$9,500
Central Australian Aboriginal Media Association (Aboriginal Corporation)
Alice Springs
$10,000
