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The Community Grants Program provides multiple funding opportunities throughout the year for community groups and organisations to enable them to design, implement and deliver projects, events and activities that support and enhance the lives of people in the Shoalhaven.
The small grants programs detailed below are available to support collaborative efforts between community groups and organisations that are based in the Shoalhaven Local Government Area to deliver local projects that support the community.
It is Council's priority to work with the community to foster a safe and attractive place for people to live, work, stay and play. The aim is to build inclusive connected communities with arts, culture, and events so that the Shoalhaven can be an active, healthy, liveable place to thrive. Community-led projects are essential to creating this and Council is passionate about supporting innovative community programs that build social equity and address community needs.
Before applying we recommend applicants familiarise themselves with the relevant grant program’s Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions. This will help make sure you are applying for the grant that best fits your project.
For information about other Council grants visit:
This program will provide quick access small grants up to $5,000 and large grants of up to $10,000 to community organisations to support COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts across the Shoalhaven.
This program will be delivered via two streams:
This stream is focused on the provision of short-term support to Shoalhaven residents. Eligible applications may include:
This stream is focused on the provision of projects that provide long-term social connection and improved health and wellbeing outcomes for Shoalhaven residents. Eligible applications may include:
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The NSW Seniors Festival will be held 25 March to 3 April 2022.
The Seniors Festival Grant 2022 provides funding to local community groups and organisations to host events that celebrate and support Seniors in the Shoalhaven.
The NSW Seniors Festival 2022 theme is:
*Full Seniors Festival Grants Program details and the application form will be made available here closer to the grant round opening date
The NSW Youth Week will be held 4 to 14 April 2022.
The Youth Week Grants 2022 provides funding to local community groups and organisations to host events that celebrate and support young people in the Shoalhaven.
The focus of Youth Week is to provide an opportunity for young people to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect their lives, and create and enjoy activities and events.
*Dates may be subject to change. Full Youth Week Grants Program details and the application form will be made available here closer to the grant round opening date.
This grant aims to maximise participation, connections, and a sense of belonging for people in the area.
Grants of up to $2,000 are available to community groups and organisations to enable them to undertake projects that support and enhance the lives of people in the Shoalhaven.
* Dates may be subject to change. Full Community Wellbeing Grants Program details and the application form will be made available here closer to the grant round opening date.
This grant is for youth-led and youth-driven community projects that have a positive youth development focus and give young people in the opportunity to develop a range of skills.
Grants need to address young people’s identified needs in an innovative way and increase young people’s connections to the community.
* Dates may be subject to change. Full Youth Inclusion Grants Program details and the application form will be made available here closer to the grant round opening date
The East Nowra Skills Development Grant provides grants up to $10,000 to support the training and employment of the East Nowra community through the support of Dan Murphy.
Non-Government community organisations and local service providers in the Shoalhaven that offer employment and training opportunities for the East Nowra community are encouraged to apply. Applications need to demonstrate a community need for the program and program sustainability, with a focus on increasing individual and community capacity.
* Dates may be subject to change. Full East Nowra Skills Development Grants Program details and the application form will be made available here closer to the grant round opening date.
Eligible Category 1 expenditure is for projects and/or services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local community through the support of local registered Clubs with Clubs NSW.
To be eligible to apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation and provide the following project and/or services:
You are also eligible if you or your organisation is involved in community or professional sport.
* Dates may be subject to change. Full Club Grants details will be made available here closer to the grant round opening date.
Last updated on 10 November 2021