Funding of up to $5,000 is now available for locally led community initiatives.
The Mary MacKillop Today Highways and Byways small grants program is dedicated to partnering with communities seeking to focus on community enriching initiatives through encouraging people to participate in sustainable projects, build connection to Country, access indigenous knowledge and connect across inter-generational divides through building bridges.
We encourage practical projects which promote sustainability and bring new life and regeneration into communities. The theme of our 2026 Small Grants Program is ‘Breathing new life into Your Community and Country’. We welcome applications from small community organisations across rural Australia.
Applicants must complete an application form and submit it to Mary MacKillop Today Highways and Byways Small Grants Program by: 5:00pm AEDT Monday 9 March 2026.
You can view the grant guidelines, download a copy of the Small Grants Application Form, or apply online by visiting the website.