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:
Taralga Wind Farms Community Fund
Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Taralga Wind Farm Community Fund funding round is open for applications and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
The Taralga Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 20kms of the wind farm.
The Guidelines and Application Form are available below:
Applications may be submitted by post to: PO Box 42, Gunning, NSW, 2581 or emailed to [email protected].
For more information, please call Council on (02) 4830 1000 or email [email protected].
Application close: 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply
Collector Wind Farm Community Fund
Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Collector Wind Farm Community Fund funding round is open for applications and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
The Collector Wind Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects within 10kms of the wind farm.
The Guidelines and Application Form are available below:
Applications may be submitted by post to: PO Box 42, Gunning, NSW, 2581 or emailed to [email protected].
For more information, please call Council on (02) 4830 1000 or email [email protected].
Application close: 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply
Rye Park Range Wind Farm Community Fund
Upper Lachlan Shire Council advises that the Rye Park Wind Farm Community Fund funding round is open for applications and will close at 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 2026.
Rye Park Wind Farm is owned and operated by Tilt Renewables.
The Rye Park Farm Community Fund aims to support initiatives that strengthen the local community through projects that contribute to neighbouring communities within 20kms of the wind farm and in the Upper Lachlan Shire Council local government area. At least 20% of the fund will be allocated towards educational needs.
The Guidelines and Application Form are available below:
Applications may be submitted by post to: PO Box 42, Gunning, NSW, 2581 or emailed to [email protected].
For more information, please call Council on (02) 4830 1000 or email [email protected].
Application close: 5.00pm on Friday 29 May 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
Community War Memorials Fund
Application open: Saturday 25 April 2026 at 9am.
Application open: Thursday 25 June 2026 at 11:00pm.
Eligible organisations including local councils and community groups are encouraged to apply for grants of up to $15,000 to conserve, repair and protect local memorials.
The Program Guidelines are available here. We encourage you to read the Guidelines to determine if your project is eligible.
How to apply
Applications to the 2026/27 Community War Memorials Fund will open online on 25 April 2026 at https://veteransnsw.smartygrants.com.au.
In the meantime, we recommend you review the important documents and resources listed below, including the Program Guidelines.
Veolia Mulwaree Trust
Applications open: 11 May 2026
Applications close: 3 June 2026
The Veolia Mulwaree Trust holds three funding rounds each year. The second funding round of 2026 will open for applications on Monday 11th May 2026 with applications closing at 5pm on Wednesday 3 June 2026.
Two funding programs are available:
- Donation program for small projects valued at $1,000 and under
- Grant program for projects over $1,000
The program guidelines and application forms may be previewed below and available to complete when the funding round opens.
Apply here
Teaming up for climate action Round 1
Application open: Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 9:00am.
Application open: Sunday 28 July 2026 at 9:00pm.
The Game on: Teaming up for climate action program will deliver $35.262 million over 2 funding rounds and will run over 3 years from 2026–27 to 2028–29. The program was announced as part of the Support for the Net Zero Plan.
The program will provide support for up to 500 community sports clubs, helping them upgrade their facilities to be more climate resilient and energy efficient.
Applicants may be an individual community sports club; or may be a lead organisation of a small or large consortium arrangement (see section 7.2 for more details).
▪ The minimum grant amount is $25,000.00 GST exclusive. ▪ The maximum grant amount is $100,000.00 GST exclusive.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply
TENNIS NSW FACILITY ENHANCEMENT FUND | Clubs | Tennis NSW
Application open: Monday 22 June at 9am.
Application open: Monday 22 July at 5pm.
The FEF is an initiative established by Tennis NSW. The FEF aims to stimulate investment in community tennis facilities with the aim to support the growth of the sport by making tennis venues more sustainable and accessible. The FEF is for small to medium sized facility upgrades or enhancements typically between $8,000 and $200,000 in total value. The FEF may fund up to 40% of eligible total project value or between $3,200 to a maximum of $80,000. For more information and to help you get project ready, view the 2026 FEF Guidelines and FAQs below.
How to apply
Click HERE to apply