Australian communities are being hit harder by natural disasters more often. It takes many hands to get communities back up and running after a disaster and to build resilience for the next one.

That’s why the NAB Foundation Community Grants program provides funding of up to $25,000 for local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters.

They award $1.2 million in Community Grants each year across two grant rounds, including $200,000 available in Impact Grants for projects with big potential. These Impact Grants provide a further $25,000 to recipients to maximise the impact they have on their communities.

NAB Foundation Community Grants support community-led projects that relate to the following categories:

Training and planning

Educational workshops, practical and strategic planning that help communities prepare for a natural disaster.

Community Recovery

Programs to enhance community connection, resilience and wellbeing post natural disaster.

Environment and wildlife

Restoration of damaged vegetation and habitat, and rehabilitation of injured wildlife.

Equipment and Infrastructure

Tools, equipment and infrastructure improvements that help communities withstand natural disasters or recover in their aftermath.

Applications will close on 30 September 2025, with funding awarded in November.

For further information please visit Community Grants | NAB Foundation – NAB