Regional Tech Hub Connect Grants

Local solutions for better connectivity outcomes

Do you have an idea that could help your community better understand or access phone and internet services? The Regional Tech Hub Connect Grants are now open, offering small grants to support practical, local initiatives that improve connectivity literacy in rural, regional, and remote Australia.

We’re looking to support activities like local events, workshops, resource development, training, and awareness campaigns — anything that helps people better understand and troubleshoot connectivity challenges where they live.

The Connect Grants are part of the Regional Tech Hub’s commitment to helping communities take charge of their connected future. This is not just about digital skills, it’s about connectivity literacy, which is understanding mobile and internet services, knowing the right questions to ask, and feeling confident when things go wrong.

There are two types of funding available:

• RTH Connect Grants – Up to $3,000

• RTH Event Sponsorship – Up to $1,500

Projects must be delivered within six months of approval.

Check out our short video for more information.

Connect Grants are open to:

• Not-for-profit organisations

• Community groups

• Regional service providers

• Local councils

To be eligible, your organisation must be based in, or delivering services to, a rural, regional or remote area of Australia. You must also be a registered organisation. We are looking for groups with strong local connections and a good understanding of the community’s connectivity needs.

Funding can support a wide range of activities that build local knowledge and skills around phone and internet services, including:

• Hosting community workshops or roadshows

• Facilitating local training or information sessions

• Producing simple, localised resources

• Upskilling staff or volunteers in connectivity literacy

• Promoting awareness of the Regional Tech Hub

• Sponsoring events where connectivity information can be shared

We welcome the involvement of Regional Tech Hub team members in your projects, and we’re happy to discuss how we can support your activity. We also work closely with nbn, Telstra, and Optus regional teams, as well as other relevant regionally based organisations, who may be available to participate in your sessions or events.

If you would like our team or one of our telco partners to be involved, please indicate this in your application. You do not need to have confirmed their attendance before applying.

You also don’t need to have set dates at the time of application. These can be confirmed during the project development phase after contracts are in place. However, all projects must be completed within six months of signing a contract.

Applications close noon (AEST) Friday, 8 August 2025.

Want to know more about the program? View the Regional Tech Hub Connect Grants Guidelines.

👉 Grant Guidelines

Wondering what questions are on the application form? Download our help document to guide you through the process.

👉 Application Form Help Guide

To apply, click the button below to complete the online form. The form will guide you through all the details you need to provide.

👉 RTH Connect Grant Application Form

Before applying, we encourage you to review the draft contract that will be used for successful projects:

📄 Download Draft Grant Agreement

If you have any questions, reach out to us at hello@regionaltechhub.org.au

The Regional Tech Hub team is here to support you through the process. If you’re unsure whether your idea is eligible, or want to talk it through, don’t hesitate to get in touch.

hello@regionaltechhub.org.au
1300 081 029