Do you have an idea that could help our community better understand or access phone and internet services? The Regional Tech Hub has announced a new grants program, offering up to $3,000 to community groups across rural, regional and remote Australia. The Connect Grants are open to grassroots projects that help people navigate the complex world of phone and internet connectivity.
The funding can support a wide range of activities that build local knowledge and skills around phone and internet services, including:
• Hosting community workshops
• Facilitating local training sessions
• Producing simple, localised resources
• Upskilling staff or volunteers in connectivity literacy
• Promoting the Regional Tech Hub
• Sponsoring events where connectivity information can be shared
Eligible applicants include not-for-profits, community groups, councils, and regional service providers.
Applications are now open and close at noon on Friday, 8 August 2025. Projects must be delivered within six months of approval, but applicants don’t need to have confirmed dates when applying.
Regional Tech Hub will also be running a free online webinar to provide information on how your organisation can use the Regional Tech Hub’s Connect Grants to help your community navigate and understand their phone and internet options. The webinar will be held on Friday 25 July from 11am to 12pm and you can register via their website, www.regionaltechhub.org.au/connectgrants
For more information, visit the Regional Tech Hub website or contact: hello@regionaltechhub.org.au.