Community grants & offerings
A starting point for funding rounds, in-kind support, and programs that strengthen permaculture, food security, and resilience across the Northern Rivers.
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What you will find here
- Philanthropic and community foundation grants with a regional or food-systems lens.
- Council, Landcare, and neighbourhood-centre programs that offer small project funding or support.
- In-kind offerings (equipment, venue time, mentorship) surfaced via the wider switchboard.
Listings
NSW EPA – Business Food Waste Partnership Grants
OtherSupports organisations working with food-wasting businesses to reduce and source-separate food waste ahead of NSW FOGO requirements. Best for: food waste reduction; hospitality engagement; institutional kitchens; educa…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Community Resilience Grants Program
OtherSupports local Northern Rivers not-for-profit organisations providing critical services and recovery support after the 2022 floods. Best for: flood recovery; community connection; food support; wellbeing; outreach; res…
Listed 27 Apr 2026NSW Environmental Trust – Protecting Our Places
OtherEncourages and empowers Aboriginal communities to protect, conserve and restore landscapes and waterways important to them. Best for: Aboriginal-led environmental care; cultural landscapes; waterways; restoration; Coun…
Listed 27 Apr 2026NSW Environmental Trust – Environmental Restoration and Rehabilitation
OtherSupports projects that protect, conserve and restore the NSW environment. Best for: habitat restoration; landcare; regeneration; riparian work; biodiversity; on-ground environmental repair Funding: Up to $350,000 per …
Listed 27 Apr 2026NSW Environmental Trust – Environmental Education
OtherFunds projects that build skills and drive behaviour change to improve environmental outcomes. Best for: environmental education; workshops; community behaviour change; sustainability training; citizen learning Fundin…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Community Building Partnership 2026
OtherNSW Government grants for small local infrastructure projects that strengthen community wellbeing. Best for: community infrastructure; sheds; equipment; accessibility upgrades; gardens; shared spaces Funding: From $10…
Listed 27 Apr 2026NSW EPA – Food Rescue Grants
OtherSupports organisations expanding food rescue and relief capacity to safely manage increasing amounts of rescued food in NSW. Best for: food rescue; food relief; community kitchens; redistribution logistics; cold storag…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Lismore Grants Hub
LismoreDirectory resource to discover current local and regional opportunities. Best for: finding current local and regional opportunities in one place Funding: Not a grant itself Who can apply: N/A Status: Ongoing resourc…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Ballina Shire Council - Resource Recovery Community Grants
BallinaSupports circular economy and waste minimisation community projects. Best for: composting; reuse; repair; waste minimisation; circular economy; resource recovery projects Funding: Check current round details Who can …
Listed 27 Apr 2026Clarence Valley Council - Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants
OtherThematic grant aligned to sustainable agriculture and food systems. Best for: sustainable agriculture; regenerative growing; land care; practical farming; food systems initiatives Funding: Check current round details …
Listed 27 Apr 2026Clarence Valley Council - Community Initiatives Program
OtherBroad community support program with multiple assistance types. Best for: community projects and initiatives benefiting the Clarence Valley Funding: Varies by category; may include cash, rates, or fee waivers Who can…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Richmond Valley Council - Community Financial Assistance Program
OtherSmall grants for grassroots projects and community events. Best for: small grassroots community projects; events; local initiatives Funding: $100 to $5,000 Who can apply: Eligible community groups in the Richmond Val…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Kyogle Council - Community Grant Program
KyogleCommunity grant support for projects and events with local benefit. Best for: community projects; community events Funding: Check current round details Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations and individuals in t…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Tweed Shire Council - Community Grants Program
TweedFunding for community-led projects that strengthen local connection and care. Best for: local projects; local activities; outreach; events; capacity-building Funding: Recent rounds up to $5,000 Who can apply: Communi…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Ballina Shire Council - Community Donations
BallinaSmall support pathway for community initiatives in Ballina Shire. Best for: small local community projects; activities; initiatives Funding: Check current round details Who can apply: Eligible community organisations…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Byron Shire Council - Community Initiatives Grant
Byron BaySmall local grant supporting practical community benefit projects. Best for: local events; outreach; environmental projects; community education; local resilience initiatives Funding: Up to $5,000 Who can apply: Inco…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Northern Rivers Community Foundation - Recovery and Resilience Grants Program
OtherDisaster recovery and preparedness support for impacted communities. Best for: flood recovery; disaster resilience; community support; mutual aid; preparedness Funding: Check current program details Who can apply: No…
Listed 27 Apr 2026Northern Rivers Community Foundation - Community Grants Program
OtherRegion-specific grant program for social and environmental projects. Best for: community groups across the Northern Rivers working on social disadvantage and environmental sustainability Funding: Recent rounds up to $…
Listed 27 Apr 2026FRRR - Strengthening Rural Communities: Small & Vital
OtherCommunity-led regional projects with practical local benefit. Best for: community gardens; seed swaps; tool libraries; workshops; volunteer coordination; small resilience and food initiatives Funding: Up to $10,000 W…
Listed 27 Apr 2026
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