The 2024/25 Grants for the Community Program provides small grants to not-for-profit community and sporting organisations, individuals, small businesses, social enterprises and performing arts groups in the Willoughby Local Government Area (LGA) as well as to individual artists residing, working or offering services in the Willoughby LGA.
The maximum amount that will be granted is $10,000 (excl. GST) and the minimum is $500 (excl. GST).
Priority will be given to projects that help the community achieve the following:
- Increased resilience to deal with future shocks and stresses
- Enhanced community connectedness
- Access to high quality entertainment and events
The Grants for the Community Program is open all year round and applications will be assessed and approved on a quarterly basis. The Grants for the Community Program funding is allocated on an annual basis as part of Council budget process.
The funding pool is renewed on 1 July each year.
Grant Streams
Applicants need to demonstrate how their project will address one or more priorities of Council’s Community Strategic Plan (CSP), Our Future Willoughby 2028:
- A City that is Green
- A City that is Connected and Inclusive and Resilient
- A City that is Liveable
- A City that is Prosperous and Vibrant
- A City that is Effective and Accountable.
Grants for the Community Program Guidelines
Prior to completing this application form you should read and understand the Grants for the Community Program Guidelines and be sure your organisation can fulfil the funding requirements. The Grants for the Community Program Guidelines are located at Grants Willoughby City Council (nsw.gov.au)
It is strongly advised that applicants contact Willoughby City Council at grants@willoughby.nsw.gov.au or on 9777 7982 to discuss their project to ensure that it complies with the objectives of the Grants for the Community Program.
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