March 2026 saw strong engagement with grant opportunities across Australia, with thousands of organisations searching for funding.
Here are the grants that captured the most attention from Australian not-for-profits, businesses, education organisations and local government (taken directly from our Grants Directory analytics).
This analysis reveals not only which grants are available, but which grants Australian organisations are actively pursuing. You'll have insights into where the competition is strongest and which grant opportunities are generating the most interest.
Here are the grants that topped the charts in March.
Taking the top spot this month, PMF Foundation's Major Funding Round drew significant attention from Australian not-for-profits seeking substantial, long-term funding. With grants ranging from $50,000 to $900,000, this program stands out for the scale of investment it offers and its focus on organisations driving systemic, lasting change.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via PMF Foundation
What makes the Major Funding Round popular:
Current round: Round 1 opened 2 March 2026 and closes 31 March 2026.
Eligibility: DGR1 endorsement required (or a confirmed auspice arrangement with a DGR1 organisation). Must be registered with the ACNC with current reporting. Activities must be delivered within Australia and sit within the Education, Environment, or First Nations focus areas.
PMF Foundation has been operating since 2008 with a commitment to strategic, systemic solutions that address root causes rather than symptoms. Their emphasis on capacity building and self-reliance makes this program particularly attractive to organisations looking for more than a one-off project grant.
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Securing second place this month, the Danks Trust Annual Grant Round attracted strong interest from organisations focused on education and poverty relief. Founded in 1928, the A.T. Danks Charitable Trust has a long history of supporting communities in need, distributing between $750,000 and $1 million in grants each year.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via Danks Trust
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The 2026 round prioritised initiatives that break cycles of disadvantage, are evidence-based and cost-effective, can generate leverage through volunteers and partnerships, and target long-term systemic change.
Key eligibility requirements:
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Rounding out March's top three, the Foote Trust Donor Advised Grants program drew broad interest thanks to its unusually wide scope. Administered by Greater Melbourne Foundation on behalf of the Eldon and Anne Foote Trust, this grant covers nine distinct areas of interest and is open to a range of organisation types across Australia.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via Greater Melbourne Foundation
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The breadth of eligible focus areas is a key reason this grant consistently attracts attention. Small and medium charities that may not qualify for more narrowly defined programs often find a natural fit here.
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Several other grants from March's most-viewed list are still open and closing in April:
Closes 23 April 2026
Bank Australia's Community Customer Grants support organisations creating change in areas their customers care about — including climate action, housing affordability, First Nations recognition, family violence prevention, LGBTIQ+ inclusion, and disability inclusion. Notably, DGR status is not required, making this accessible to a wider range of community organisations.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via Bank Australia
Eligibility:
Closes 29 April 2026
The 100 Women collaborative giving circle funds organisations advancing the safety, health, education, and economic freedom of women and girls. Projects addressing multiple, interconnected needs are particularly encouraged.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via 100 Women
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Eligibility:
Closes 27 April 2026
A newer program generating growing interest, The Impact Fund provides three contributions of $10,000 each — a total of $30,000 — to nonprofit organisations making a genuine difference in their communities.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via Impact Advising
Eligibility:
Closes 24 April 2026
Aurizon's Community Giving Fund supports charities and community groups in regional and rural areas across Queensland, NSW, WA, SA, and the NT — specifically in communities where Aurizon operates.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via Aurizon
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Closes 21 May 2026
Elders' Community Giving Project is specifically designed for not-for-profit organisations serving regional, rural, and remote communities across Australia. It offers 12 grants across six pillars, plus two People's Choice grants voted on by Elders employees.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via Elders
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Eligibility:
Round 4 closes 24 June 2026
FRRR's Strengthening Rural Communities Small & Vital program offers ongoing funding for grassroots initiatives in remote, rural, and regional Australia. A new round opened on 25 March 2026, making this a live opportunity right now.
View full grant details on The Grants Hub | Apply directly via FRRR
Two tiers of funding:
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Two other grants in March's top 10 also closed during the month. Our members knew about these opportunities well ahead of time — another reason it pays to have a grants directory working for you year-round.
If you missed either of these, The Grants Hub directory sends custom alerts so you're notified the moment a new round opens.
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As we move into the second quarter of 2026, March's grant activity reveals several important trends shaping the funding landscape:
Large Philanthropic Funding Remains Highly Competitive: PMF Foundation's Major Funding Round attracted more attention than any other grant this month. Programs offering substantial, multi-year funding with flexibility on how it's used are rare — and organisations know it.
Legacy Trusts are Popular: The Danks Trust, operating since 1928, continues to draw consistent interest despite its narrow focus on education and poverty relief. Organisations working in these areas clearly value programs with a long track record and predictable annual funding cycles.
Breadth of Eligibility & Focus on Community Drives Engagement: The Foote Trust Donor Advised Grants and Bank Australia's Community Customer Grants both attracted strong engagement. This is consistent with what we've seen at The Grants Hub since we launched in 2013; grants with broad eligibility criteria, particularly focused on community, attract very strong interest.
Regional Australia are Hot Grant Seekers: March's data shows particular interest in programs targeting rural, regional, and remote communities - with both the Elders Community Giving Project and FRRR's Small & Vital program in the top 10. Organisations serving these communities have several active opportunities to pursue before mid-year.
Is Values-Aligned Corporate Giving Growing? Bank Australia's program and Aurizon's Community Giving Fund both reflect corporate funders tying grant programs to their customers' and employees' values. These programs are often more flexible in their funding, with shorter and easier application forms. We're fans of these programs at The Grants Hub.
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March 2026's grant activity reveals a highly engaged community of Australian organisations, seeking funding to drive positive change. From long-established trusts distributing close to a million dollars annually, to newer programs like The Impact Fund investing directly back into the sector, the diversity of available funding reflects the breadth of important work happening across Australia.
Whether you're a small rural community group looking for a few thousand dollars to run a local initiative, or a larger organisation pursuing six-figure funding for systemic change, understanding which grants are capturing attention can help inform your own funding strategy.
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