NAB Foundation Community Grants

Our Community Grants program
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.

We 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.

Funds local projects that help communities withstand and recover from natural disasters.

How to apply for a Community Grant
The NAB Foundation Community Grants program will run across two rounds in 2026.

Round 1: opens from 16 February to 16 March, with funding awarded in June 2026.

Round 2: opens from 17 August to 14 September, with funding awarded in December 2026.