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:
The Game On: Teaming up for climate action Round 1
Application open: Wednesday 1 July 2026 at 9:00am.
Application closes : 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
Limerick Wind Farm Round 3 grant
Application open: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Application closes: Monday 31 August 2026
As part of our commitment to providing local benefits to communities, Stromlo Energy is running an early sponsorship program during the project development phase. As part of our commitment to providing local benefits to communities, Stromlo Energy is running an early sponsorship program during the project development phase.
Local groups, schools and clubs are invited to apply for sponsorships or grants as part of the program. Grants of up to $5,000 are available. There will be two sponsorship rounds per year during project development.
What sponsorship is available?
Financial support is available for opportunities which benefit local communities surrounding the project. This includes health and social welfare, safety, environment, education, youth projects, sport and recreation, arts and culture and economic development.
How to apply
Before submitting an application, please read the Community Sponsorship Guidelines.
You can apply for funding via our online form or by email.
To apply by email, send your completed form to: [email protected]
Download and fill in the Sponsorship Form
Local Sporting Champions
Application open: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Application closes: Monday 31 August 2026.
Grants for competitors, coaches and officials aged 13-18 participating in state, national and international championships.
The Local Sporting Champions (LSC) program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors who meet any of the below age guidelines.
- Participants turning 13-18 attending state championships
- Participants turning 14-18 attending state or national championships
- Participants turning 15-18 attending state, national, or international championships
If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
- Base Grant: $500
- Applicants travelling 800km – 1999km to their nominated championships: + $100
- Applicants travelling internationally or greater than 2000km to their nominated championships: + $200
- Applicants residing in a rural electorate: + $50
How to apply
Click HERE to apply all Guidelines can be found here
Regional Arts NSW
Application open: Wednesday 1 July 2026
Application closes : Monday 17 August 2026.
RAF – Project Grants (NSW)
Regional Arts Australia
Regional Arts (NSW)
Eligible to
- Universities
- Unincorporated Groups
- Schools
- Individuals
- Local Governments
- Not-for-Profits
Funding
Amount (max): $30,000
Total pool: Undisclosed
Round(s)
- Opened 01-Jul-2026 Closes 17-Aug-2026
Purpose
The Project Grants will fund high-quality arts projects benefitting regional or remote artists, arts workers, audiences and communities. The focus of the project could include any area of creative practice, multiple art forms or cross-disciplinary practice.
Overview
You can apply for Project Grants of up to $30,000. There is no minimum grant amount. Assessors will make decisions around funding allocated to successful applicants, taking into consideration the quantum of funds available in the individual state/territory. You are strongly encouraged to speak with a Regional Program Administrator Program Officer, especially if you are applying for grants greater than $20,000 as a large funding request may be unrealistic where the available funds are limited.
In exceptional circumstances, you may be permitted to apply for larger grants. You should keep in mind that the Regional Arts Fund supports a diverse range of high-quality projects that deliver outcomes in regional areas. To remain competitive, all applications for funding must include realistic budgets and represent value with money. Funding applications are assessed against other applications on a competitive basis.
Funding is available through annual or multi-year agreements, subject to available funds. Multi-year funding is only available to support the development and delivery of a single project across financial years (to a maximum of $30,000 per year). Applicants seeking multi-year funding will be required to provide a strongly argued business case demonstrating the need for, and benefits of, multi-year support and additional budget information.
The maximum grant period for Project Grants is two years.
Eligibility
To be eligible you must:
- be an individual or Australian incorporated organisation or local government organisation
- have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) that is registered to your name and location
- if required by the Australian Tax Office, be registered for the purposes of GST
- not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Australian Government funding or funding from a state or territory Regional Program Administrator. A serious breach is one that has resulted in, or warrants, the termination of a grant agreement.
Unincorporated groups are eligible for funding if auspiced by an organisation that meets the above criteria.
Applications / Guidelines
Application methods: Online
Website: https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/G21900/info
Apply Using SmartyGrants: https://www.fundingcentre.com.au/grant/G21900/apply
Contact Details
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 02 9270 2500
How to apply
Click HERE to apply