Council is always interested in hearing from local community groups and organisations who would like to partner with Council and discuss any ideas or visions they have for the region. Council may provide assistance with sourcing external grant funding including with assisting with your preparation of a grant application where applicable. We endeavour to provide community groups with advice on grant programs that meet their needs as they become available.
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Community Grants Open:
Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grants Program
The STS Program provides funding for one-off, commemorative projects and activities that are ready to proceed and where the funding will ensure their completion. Projects must be able to be completed within 12 months of the funding agreement being executed.
Two categories of grants are available under the STS Program:
Community Grants
Grants of up to $10,000 are available for local, community-based commemorative projects and activities. These grants are for projects and activities that are focused on the local community, commemorate the service and sacrifice of local community members, and are primarily accessed by the local community.
Major Grants
Grants of between $10,001 and $150,000 are available for major commemorative projects and activities that are significant from a national, state/territory or broader regional perspective.
Major Grants have a much wider focus than Community Grants. They must commemorate the service and sacrifice of service personnel beyond the local community, and/or consist of elements that are available to the whole nation, or residents of a state or territory, or the broader regional area. A high monetary value project or activity does not necessarily mean that it is significant at a national, state, territory or broader regional level.
- Application open: 31 March 2025
How to apply
Click HERE to apply
Infrastructure Investment Fund | NSWRL
The Infrastructure Investment Fund provides financial assistance for all eligible Rugby League community clubs across the state, with the aim of supporting the upgrade and improvement of their respective club facilities and infrastructure.
Veolia Creative Arts Scholarship
The Veolia Creative Arts Scholarship Program for 2026 is open for applications
Opens: Tuesday 27th January
Closes: 5pm on Wednesday 25th February
Latest news about the scholarship program and the successful 2025 recipients is available here.
To discuss an application or for information on how to apply, please call the Veolia Mulwaree Trust office on 48222786 or click here for further information and the application form.
Veolia Mulwaree Trust – 2026 Grants and Donation Program
The Veolia Mulwaree Trust’s first funding round of 2026 is open for applications
Opens: Tuesday 27th January
Closes: 5pm on Wednesday 18th February
To discuss an application or for information on how to apply, please call the Veolia Mulwaree Trust office on 48222786 or click here for further information and the application form.
NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program 2025/26 – Category 1 | NSW Government
Grant amount: From $25,000 to $150,000
- Application opened: 15 December 2025
- Application closes: 16 February 2026, 1:00 pm
NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program 2025/26 – Category 2 | NSW Government
Grant amount: From $5,000 to $20,000
- Application opened: 15 December 2025
- Application closes: 16 February 2026, 1:00 pm
Active Australia Innovation Challenge
The Heart Foundation’s Active Australia Innovation Challenge is offering grants of $10,000, $20,000 or $30,000 for new, innovative programs that get more people moving in local communities.
Applications open: Monday 2 February 2026, 9:00am AEDT
Applications close: Sunday 1 March 2026, 5:00pm AEDT
Finalists advised: Friday 10 April 2026
Active Australia Innovation Challenge
These grants are available to all Australian schools (Preschool to Year 12) who complete a valid application. All applications and the amounts awarded are judged by their comparative merit.
The grants are designed to support teachers and schools to deliver engaging STEM events and activities that align with the National Science Week vision which is to highlight the positive impact STEM has on our society and world.
Here’s what you need to do:
- Develop a great idea for a suitable program and work out your costs.
- Apply online for a grant up for up to $500 to contribute toward the cost of running your activity.
- Conduct your STEM-related activity or event during National Science Week.
- Involve your class or your whole school and even your neighbouring school/s and wider community.
Applications close: Sunday 12 March 2026
How to apply
Click HERE to apply
2025–26 Volunteer Grants Round
The 2025–26 Volunteer Grants program, delivered by the Australian Government through the Department of Social Services, supports community organisations that rely on volunteers by helping remove barriers to participation and promoting volunteering opportunities.
Grants between $1,000 and $5,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit organisations that depend on volunteers to deliver their work.
Volunteer Grants, funded by the Australian Government, provide practical support to strengthen volunteer-led activity in communities across Australia.
Applications close: Friday 29 May 2026
How to apply
Click HERE to apply