## 2026 Veolia Mulwaree Trust Grants and Donations Program ### Funding for community projects and scholarships in 2026 The third round of the 2026 community project funding program will open on **Monday 24 August**, with applications closing on **Wednesday, 16 September**. Two funding programs will be available: - The **donation program for small projects**, valued at $1,000 and under; and - The **grant program**, for projects valued at over $1,000. Links to the program guidelines and application forms are available below. For further information please contact the Veolia Mulwaree Trust office on [**(02) 4822 2786**](). --- ### Donations (for small projects up to $1,000) Eligible organisations may apply for a Veolia Mulwaree Trust donation of up to $1,000 for small community-based projects by completing the [donation application form](https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au/). [PDF Veolia Mulwaree Trust 2026 Donation Program Guidelines (148.35 KB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/document/2026/01/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%202026%20Donation%20Program%20Guidelines.pdf) [Apply for Donation](https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au/) --- ### Grants (for community projects over $1,000) Grant applications may cover a wide range of projects undertaken by not-for-profit community organisations which comply with the​ ​[Veolia Mulwaree Trust’s community grants guidelines​](https://www.anz.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/document/2025/01/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%202025%20Grant%20Program%20Guidelines%20and%20FAQs.pdf). Prospective applicants are encouraged to read the [​](/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/document/2022/01/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%202022%20Grant%20Program%20Guidelines%20and%20FAQs%20%281%29.pdf)Trust’s funding guidelines​ carefully and view the Trust’s [recently funded projects](https://www.veolia.com/anz/about-us/corporate-social-responsibility/veolia-mulwaree-trust/latest-news) as a guide to the types of projects which may be successful. For enquiries relating to the Veolia Mulwaree Trust’s funding programs please contact the office on [**(02) 4822 2786**]()**.** [PDF Veolia Mulwaree Trust 2026 Grant Program Guidelines and FAQs (161.71 KB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/document/2026/01/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%202026%20Grant%20Program%20Guidelines%20and%20FAQs.pdf) [Apply for Grant](https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au/) --- **2026 Veolia Creative Arts Scholarship Program** The Veolia Mulwaree Trust funds annual scholarships to local creative artists to assist in making or completing a body of work, or to undertake a program of arts study. Applications to the 2026 program will be accepted from **27 January** to **25 February**. [PDF Veolia Creative Arts Scholarship Guidelines 2026 (117.21 KB) ](/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/document/2026/01/Veolia%20Creative%20Arts%20Scholarship%20Guidelines%202026.pdf) [Apply for Scholarship](https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au/) --- **2026 Veolia Mulwaree Trust Academic Scholarships** Residents undertaking tertiary study in 2026 and from one of the seven local government areas supported by the Veolia Mulwaree Trust may be eligible to apply for a Veolia Mulwaree Trust scholarship. Scholarships are available to assist students undertaking tertiary education at the following institutions: - [University of Wollongong](https://scholarships.uow.edu.au/scholarships/search?scholarship=659) - [University of Canberra](https://www.canberra.edu.au/future-students/study-at-uc/scholarships) - [Australian Catholic University](https://www.acu.edu.au/study-at-acu/fees-and-scholarships/find-a-scholarship) - [Charles Sturt University](https://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/help-with-costs/fees-and-costs/help-with-costs/scholarships/foundation/any-year/veolia-mulwaree-scholarship) - [Goulburn TAFE](https://www.tafensw.edu.au/enrol/payment-funding/scholarships/veolia-mulwaree-trust-scholarship) To be eligible you need to reside in, or have completed your secondary schooling in one of these local government areas: **Goulburn Mulwaree**, **Upper Lachlan**, **Oberon**, **Former Palerang**, **Wingecarribee**, **Wollondilly** or **Shoalhaven**. To apply for a 2026 scholarship, check the university or TAFE websites above for guidelines and application forms. [ ![VMT community project funding open 24 Aug to 16 Sept, 2026](/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/styles/default/public/image/2026/08/Veolia_MT_Community_Funding_Advert_130x185_July%202026.jpg.webp?itok=y9llPNU8) ](https://www.anz.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/image/2026/08/Veolia_MT_Community_Funding_Advert_130x185_July%202026.jpg)[ [ ![Veolia Mulwaree Trust Creative Arts Scholarship Jan 2026](/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/styles/default/public/image/2026/01/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%20Creative%20Arts%20Scholarship%20Jan%202026.jpg.webp?itok=9lbK5-Bu) ](https://www.anz.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/image/2026/01/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%20Creative%20Arts%20Scholarship%20Jan%202026.jpg) ](https://www.anz.veolia.com/sites/g/files/dvc2011/files/image/2026/01/Veolia%20Mulwaree%20Trust%20Creative%20Arts%20Scholarship%20Jan%202026.jpg) [Apply here](https://mulwareetrust.smartygrants.com.au/)