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Community Small Grants Program in Australia

Deadline: 1-Oct-22

The Camden Council is pleased to launch the applications for its Community Small Grants Program.

The funding and support are also mechanisms for Council to further the aims identified in Council’s social, cultural, economic and environmental plans and policies and applications are assessed against these policies and broad Council objectives and plans as identified in Camden Council’s Strategic Plan.

Funding Information

  • Grants are available in the following categories for up to $6,500:
    • Minor Works
      • Projects which enhance community infrastructure (excluding Council owned premises) by aiding in the development of facilities, improvements or maintenance to existing facilities. No projects over a total cost of $13 000 will be considered. Any buildings subject to heritage approval must have prior approval for the grant to be considered. Any projects subject to DA approval are the responsibility of the applicant and proof of lodgement and approval should be included with the application. DA fees must not be part of the funding request.
    • Culture and Inclusiveness
      • Projects involving events or activities that foster Camden’s cultural and community identity and activities that supports an accessible, diverse and inclusive range of community building including artwork, performance, writing and other cultural activities.
    • Health & Community Well Being
      • Projects which support access to physical and social resources to promote quality of life and create an inclusive and cohesive community.

Eligibility Criteria

  • To be eligible for funding, an organisation must:
    • Be not-for-profit; or
    • Be a registered charity
    • Be an incorporated body or be auspiced (sponsored) by an incorporated body;
    • Offer a project in the Camden LGA, or primarily for the Camden community (minimum of 75% participants from the LGA);
    • Acquit any previous Camden Council grants (excluding grants held within the prior 12 month period) and have no outstanding debts to Council.
    • Have public liability insurance of $20,000,000 or more.

Ineligibility Criteria

  • Council does not provide grants for:
    • Projects that duplicate existing services or programs;
    • Projects that do not meet the identified priority needs;
    • Projects that directly contravene existing Council policy;
    • Projects previously funded.

For more information, visit Camden Council.

For more information, visit https://www.camden.nsw.gov.au/community/grants/community-small-grants-program/