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Register for news updatesLast Week for 2026-2027 Community Grants Applications
Community organisations have just one more week to apply for funding in the current round of Rail Trails Australia’s (RTA’s) Community Grants program.
The 2026-2027 round sees an increase in the funds pool, with organisations able to apply for small grants (up to $2000) or large grants (up to $10,000 if the group also contributes significant funds) for their projects. Previous rounds have had a $4000 limit.
The project or activities must achieve one or more of the following:
- Increase appreciation and understanding of the rail trail, its history and/or surroundings (e.g. artwork, interpretative signage, information – digital and/or print)
- Establish mechanisms to measure and report on rail trail usage (e.g. user counters)
- Improve accessibility for all people
- Engage new users, local or otherwise (e.g. special event)
- Improve maintenance that facilitates use (e.g. equipment)
- Improve the environment on a rail trail (e.g. revegetation, habitat improvement)
- Promote the rail trail or potential rail trail.
There’s still time for groups to apply, with the closing date Wednesday 30 September 2026. Download the Information Pack, watch a recording and obtain slides from a Teams information session for more information.
Applications are to be submitted via an online application form. Please email any enquiries to gr****@************rg.au.
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