Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program will be opening in May 2021, offering grants to local community groups, community and not for profit organisations.

The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.

Wollondilly Mayor, Cr Robert Khan has encouraged local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.

“The support that Council can provide through grants can make a huge difference to local arts, culture, sustainability, recreational activities and events,” he said.

Some of last year’s successful projects supported by the grant program included: Dance for Wellbeing for seniors with dementia, Check Your Tackle men’s health awareness and Wollondilly Tucker Garden at Tharawal Land Council.

There are five grant categories in this round of funding:

• Community Projects: maximum grant $3,000

Projects that help local communities to build skills, identify opportunities and / or undertake actions for the social benefit of community members.

• Arts & Culture Event: maximum grant $1,000

Events that foster the Shire’s cultural identity, or that provide an accessible, diverse range of community art and cultural opportunities.

• Sustainability Projects: maximum grant $500

Projects that support the local environment and assist in making Wollondilly a more sustainable place to live.

•  Leisure & Recreation Activities: maximum grant $500

Activities that provide access to physical and social pursuits to support a healthy and active community.

•  Small Capital Equipment: maximum grant $500

Purchases of small capital equipment items to support community organisation activities.

The community grants program opens on 1 May 2021 and closes on 31 May 2021. Successful applicants will be advised between July and August 2021.

For more information, please contact Council’s Community Projects & Events Team on 4677 9611, or events@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.

Grant guidelines and application forms can be found on Council’s website under Community Grants