Aug 24, Port Macquarie Hastings Council’s Community Grants (Australia)

Welcome to Council’s Community Grants Program, where we proudly invest $200,000 each year into our community. Our program funds impactful community-led initiatives that promote a sense of belonging, enhance our community places and assets, and improve social well-being. Through these grants, we strive to empower individuals and organisations to create a stronger, more vibrant community for all.

Grants are available for:

Community Projects – $10,000:To provide opportunities to deliver inclusive projects and programs that enhance community spaces, wellbeing and participation.

Creative Community – $5,000:To provide opportunities to support the delivery of creative activities. Such as performances, visual arts, dance, drama, and music.

Community Celebrations – $5,000:To provide opportunities to deliver events that enhance social inclusion and celebrate national days of significance.

Micro Grants – $2,000 – Available all year round to support unexpected opportunities for community development activities, programs and place-making projects.

Are you eligible?

To apply for a community grant you need to be:

An incorporated not-for-profit (NFP) organisation, a community group or volunteer group.

Based in Port Macquarie Hastings Local Government Area.

A group or individual who has the backing of a local Incorporated not-for-profit (NFP) organisation. The funding agreement will be with the NFP acting as the auspice body for management of the funds and acquittal.

Are your documents ready?

You will need to provide the following information with your application:

Evidence you are an Incorporated organisation not-for-profit (NFP) group or a letter of support from an eligible auspice body

Public liability insurance ($20M)

Project plan

Project budget

Demonstrated community engagement on your proposed project

Land / Asset owner’s permission (letter of support)

Required if the activity is on Trust/Council owned/managed land or assets.

Evidence you have consulted with the relevant section of Council if the activity requires hiring parks/reserves or a hall, road closure or development application (DA).

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; Port Macquarie Hastings Council’s Community Grants (Australia)

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