The initiative is now in its sixth year and aims to strengthen rural communities by offering up to $5000 to groups that are carrying out meaningful activities in their region.
Nutrien corporate affairs adviser Madeleine Muirhead said the program was designed to strengthen grassroots organisations and communities that had demonstrated a meaningful connection to the agricultural sector.
“Over the last five years, we’ve supported more than 260 community projects, translating to more than $1.25 million in funding for important rural efforts,” she said.
“This includes programs to engage young Australians in meaningful career pathways, and important small infrastructure projects like maintaining local community hubs.
“Each year we see an incredible array of deserving causes, and in 2026, we expect this to be no different.
“If Nutrien’s Community Grants Program sounds like something for you, we encourage organisations to read the guidelines on the FRRR website, before checking in with your local Nutrien branch manager to have your application endorsed.”
FRRR head of granting Jill Karena said the program would support a range of causes, reflecting the diversity of our regions.
“We know that no two communities are the same. That is why FRRR and Nutrien are casting the net wide to allow us to invest in the local priorities that really matter from region to region, whatever that may look like,” she said.
“From investing in local technology, to street art projects and supporting agricultural careers expos, these grants are making a real difference for communities.
“Applications are now open, and we can’t wait to hear about some of the great ideas for the future, and the work that is already under way to strengthen agriculture across the country.”
Applications for the 2026 Nutrien Community Grants Program close on Thursday, August 6 and successful applicants will be announced in October.
For more information, visit: frrr.org.au/funding/nutrien/
To register for a free, one-hour webinar at noon on Tuesday, July 14, visit: tinyurl.com/2pfw47wd
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