Rural Grants in Australia
Rural grants in Australia cover programs specifically supporting rural, regional, and remote communities across Australia. This page lists rural grants specifically available in New South Wales. Eligibility varies by funder: always check each grant's specific criteria before applying, since requirements around organisation type, DGR status, and geographic scope differ significantly between funders. Below are the 12 rural grants currently open or opening soon. Use the filters to narrow by region or eligibility, or browse related categories below.
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Great Western Highway Closure Small Business Support Grant
Grants of $25,000 and $10,000 for eligible small businesses impacted by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass from March 2026.
Closes Fri, 22 Jan 2027$10,000 - $25,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralForestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program - Planning and Transition Grants
The NSW Government established the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program – Planning and Transitions Grants (the Program) to assist businesses that have been impacted by the moratorium on harv…
Closes Tue, 8 June 2027Up to $275,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralForestry Industry Worker Support Program
The NSW Government has announced the Forestry Industry Worker Support Program to provide financial support to employees of impacted mills and harvest operators following commencement of the moratorium…
Closes Tue, 7 Mar 2028$9,000 - $45,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralBoating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool
The NSW Boating Infrastructure Emergency Repair Pool (BIERP) grants provide funding to local councils and organisations to repair, replace, or improve public boating infrastructure damaged by natural …
Closes Fri, 30 June 2028$5,000 - $300,000Total pool: $2,000,000 (multiple grants offered)NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralNSW Sharing Scheme Grant Program - FY26/27
The grant program will support the delivery of a suite of pre-defined works and activities that will improve the integration of shared devices with the transport network and promote positive community…
Closes Wed, 31 Mar 2027Up to $200,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralEmergency relief for securing regional water supplies
The NSW Government can provide funding, technical assistance and advice to help regional local water utilities during emergency events to ensure critical human water needs are met.
Closes Sun, 30 June 2030NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralInstallation of Local Intelligence Telemetry Devices
Reimbursement for the installation of a telemetry device installed a by a duly qualified person for valid water users in the Murray-Darling Basin area.
Closes Wed, 30 June 2027$1,000 - $2,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralRegional Event Fund - Event Development stream
This fund supports mature events that have already received maximum Flagship Event funding and can present a comprehensive strategy for future growth as drivers of tourism.
Closes Thu, 31 Dec 2026Up to $50,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralTouring and Travel Fund - Domestic Travel and International Professional Development
This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.
Closes Fri, 25 June 2027Up to $5,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRural2026 Mobile Preschool Funding program
The Mobile Preschool Funding program provides funding for the provision of preschool education delivered for 3 to 5 year old children enrolled in mobile preschools in regional and remote NSW, where ac…
Closes Thu, 31 Dec 2026Total pool: $20,000,000 (multiple grants offered)NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralCritical Minerals Royalty Deferral Scheme
Critical mineral projects will be offered temporary financial relief through deferral of royalty payments for a period of 5 years.
Closes Sun, 30 June 2030Total pool: $250,000,000 (multiple grants offered)NSWVerified 50 days agoRuralForestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program
The NSW Government has announced the Forestry Industry Supply Chain Support Program, to support businesses impacted by the moratorium on timber harvesting within the proposed boundary of the Great Koa…
Closes Tue, 8 June 2027Up to $100,000NSWVerified 50 days agoRural