Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program has now opened for online applications, offering grants to local community groups, charities, sporting groups 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 Matt Gould 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: WSNC Love your Pets Calendar, Tune in and Connect with River Road, Children’s Diversity Garden, Enhancing Dementia Awareness and a Youth Homelessness Matters Video.

There are six grant categories in this round of funding following the inclusion of a new category for Women in Sport:

• 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.

• Women in Sport: maximum grant $500

The fund aims to reduce barriers to participation for women and girls in sport and/or creates innovative, inclusive sport experiences that address the needs of women in sport.

The community grants program opened on 1 May 2023 and will close on 31 May 2023. Successful applicants will be advised between July and August 2023.

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

For grant guidelines and application forms, visit Council’s website