Grants & Sponsorship

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Council Grants and Sponsorships

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 Applying

Before considering an application please read the information provided to ensure you are:

Eligible to apply under a particular program
Able to submit an application within the timeframe set
Able to meet the criteria for that funding program, and
Able to show a linkage to Council’s Community Strategic Plan

Available Grants

Please find below a list of current grants. For further information please contact Council's Community Projects and Events Team Leader by phone (02) 4677 1100 or via email council@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.

Community Grants Program

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.

NOW CLOSED. Opens 1 May 2025.

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Community Group Transport Subsidy Program

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

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COUNCIL Sponsorship Program

The Council 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 May and September.

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Annual Assistance Program

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

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Donations Program

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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