Charles Sturt University (CSU) invites applications for its 2015 Community-University Partnerships (CUP) Grant Program.

Applications are invited from relevant community organisations across the University's regional footprint for the Rural and Regional Education Development Program category which replaces the former 'Schools Development Grants' category and now includes early childhood.

Dr Heather Robinson, the Head of Campus at CSU in Orange, said, "Charles Sturt University is pleased to provide support to our regional schools to facilitate student learning and engagement with schooling.

"Last year, the University in Orange provided grants to schools in our region to support projects in robotics, agriculture, science, and music.

"I encourage relevant organisations that have a project or activity that meets the program criteria to apply."

Applications for the CUP Rural and Regional Education Development Program category close on Monday 31 March.