Rural community organisations across Australia are invited to apply for funding to upgrade their local hall and community hub facilities through Rabobank’s Rural Community Hub Program.
The program has an overall pool of $100,000 available, providing the opportunity for 10 selected applicants to receive funding of $10,000 each to go towards improvements to their local rural hall or community hub.
To be eligible for consideration, the local hall or community hub must be: based in rural Australia, defined as a building or space that is open and accessible to the local community, where people come together to connect, participate and support each other through events, programs and shared activities.
Rabobank Australia CEO Caroline Oosterbaan said as a bank focused on agriculture and rural communities, Rabobank understood the vital role community hubs and halls play in regional Australia.
“The Rabobank Community Fund is pleased to provide this funding to help local halls and community hubs remain important places for community participation and engagement in rural areas,” she said.
“These halls are often key meeting places for farming communities, offering trusted spaces for locals to gather, particularly in isolated areas.”
“They can also provide refuge and support during emergencies and natural disasters, while hosting training sessions and workshops that give communities access to valuable education opportunities.”
“We received almost 300 applications from communities across the country last year, so we understand there’s a need to maintain and improve these important spaces.”
Applications for the Rabobank Rural Community Hub Program open this week, and close on Sunday, August 30, 2026. Funding recipients will be announced in early October 2026. To apply, visit the Rabobank website.