Charles Sturt University (CSU) is encouraging community organisations to apply for grants of up to $2 500 as part of the Rural and Regional Community Initiated Research Program to address their needs for expert assistance. The small grants program is part of the University’s Community-University Partnerships (CUP) program and is open for applications until Monday 29 February 2016. The Rural and Regional Community Initiated Research Program provides registered community organisations in CSU’s regions with the opportunity to initiate a research project of relevance to their community or region. Applications involving Indigenous community organisations or Indigenous issues will be given particular consideration. The project must involve a CSU researcher, academic, or postgraduate or honours student and lead to a publication, report or submission. Estimated funding for the Rural and Regional Community Initiated Research Program is up to $25,000 across all CSU campus communities. Guidelines and the online application are available from the CSU website.Media note: CSU Heads of Campus are available for interview regarding the CSU CUP Rural and Regional Community Initiated Research Program. Please contact CSU Media to arrange an interview with your local Head of Campus.