Community organisations across the Shire are now able to benefit from an increased range of financial assistance through Wollondilly Shire Council, following the adoption of the revised Financial Assistance Framework.
Community organisations are able to apply for support from Council for a range of community events, programs, activities and awards, small items of equipment and for minor works to local community facilities.
Before considering an application please read the information provided to ensure you are:
Please find below a list of current grants. For further information please contact Council's Community Projects and Events Team Leader on 02 4677 1100 or council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
The Community Grants Program provides funding towards community projects, events and small capital equipment purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area for the benefit of local communities. The Community Grants Program will be open for applications in May each year with successful recipients presented with funds in August.
STATUS: Coming soon for 2024
The Community Group Transport Subsidy Program, in partnership with local transport providers, aims to provide subsidised transport hire to eligible community groups in Wollondilly. This program is designed to support local community groups by removing financial barriers and facilitating participation in social connection opportunities.
STATUS: Open all year round
The Sponsorship Program provides funding to support community events, programs or minor works; that Council recognises as having an economic and social benefit to the community and the Wollondilly Local Government Area.
STATUS: Twice a year in April & September
The Annual Financial Assistance Program provides specific funding to nominated community events and programs that are conducted on an annual basis. The program also assists community owned halls through the provision of a rate subsidy and local schools through a Mayoral School Citizenship Award.
STATUS: No application required - organisations will be chosen by Council
The Donations Program provides monetary donations to individuals and not for profit community groups and organisations. The program provides a process for the determination of one-off or ad-hoc requests made to Council that cannot be made through other programs within the Financial Assistance Framework.
STATUS: All year round
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