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Castles Family Regional Entrepreneur Grant
Celebrating Chris Castles’ career by investing in the next generation of regional Australian entrepreneurs.
GRANT AVAILABLE
$10,000
Learn more about Chris Castles' journey and the grant eligibility below
Pictured - The Castles Family: Chris Castles, Matthew Castles, Tracey Castles, Auguste Pukalskaite & Lachlan Castles
Investing in people, shaping leaders, and leaving a lasting regional legacy.
Chris Castles’ career has been defined not only by the businesses he built, but by the people he supported. Throughout his journey, Chris invested in the leadership and next generation of Cosca — recognising potential, fostering growth, and creating opportunities regardless of background or starting point. His belief in people has shaped many of the leaders within our business today.
Beyond Cosca, Chris’ impact extended across the broader industry and wider community, including serving on the Townsville Hospital Board and holding directorship roles with ASX-listed companies such as Centrepoint Alliance. His leadership consistently balanced commercial success with a deep commitment to regional Australia.
As Chris steps back from his day-to-day role to enjoy more time with his family and pursue his passion for aviation, we at Cosca are committed to expanding that impact — extending his philosophy beyond our walls and into regional communities across Australia, supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs to follow in his footsteps.
Pictured - The Castles Family: Tracey Castles, Lachlan Castles, Matthew Castles and Lachlan Castles
Eligibility Requirements & Use of Grant
Eligibility Requirements
To be considered for the Castles Regional Entrepreneur Annual Grant, applicants must:
- Be aged under 25 years at the time of application
- Reside in regional Australia in a town with a population of fewer than 25,000 people
- Demonstrate a genuine interest in entrepreneurship, business, or innovation
- Submit a short 30-second video alongside their application outlining their journey and how the grant will support them
- Applications will close end of 29th May 2026 progressing to interviews shortly thereafter.
Use of Grant
The grant can be used to fund opportunities such as mentorship, professional advice, seminar or course attendance, or travel that supports the applicant’s entrepreneurial journey. The grant may be split up across multiple grantees should the CoscaOne Foundation deem it to be necessary.
Because everyone deserves the chance to reach their full potential.
Pictured - Chris Castles via the CoscaOne Foundation delivering Grants to Regional Schools in Ingham.
Our Foundations Impact
CoscaOne Foundation Boosts Springwood Central State School with $7,120 Donation for Life Education Program and Sensory Furniture
The CoscaOne Foundation is proud to announce it has donated a total of $14,000 to support the education and well-being of students in the local community.
CoscaOne Foundation Donates to Support Education and Student Well-Being
The CoscaOne Foundation is proud to announce it has donated a total of $14,000 to support the education and well-being of students in the local community.