The Community Grants program aims to supports and empower local clubs and not-for-profit community organisations to deliver activities, programs, projects and events that contribute to the vibrancy of the Federation Council area.

Applicants must demonstrate some level of fundraising and financial contribution, which can include financial or in-kind assistance. It is not Council's intention to fully fund projects.

The Community Grants Program objectives are:

• Increase the range of, and access to, recreational, social, cultural, and environmental activities, programs, and services.
• Reflect the community's priorities and vision as outlined in the Council's Community Strategic Plan 2040 and Operational Plan 2026-2027.
• Provide for the inclusion and participation of all community members, enabling vulnerable individuals and groups to participate.
• Foster community partnerships and encourage cooperation between groups, organisations, and council.
• Promote Federation Council as a vibrant, diverse place to live and visit.
• Encourage community pride and allow communities to promote their towns and villages.
• Enhance the health and wellbeing of the community and support a safer, more resilient community.

The total allocation is $40,000 per annum. Funding allocations are available per application for up to $5,000 each.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be a not-for-profit community-based organisation, group or club.
• Must be incorporated or auspiced by another incorporated organisation.
• Be located within, or offer a project within, the Federation Council Local Government Area.
• Have public liability insurance with a minimum indemnity of $20 million that covers the project, event or program.
• Conduct the project primarily for the benefit of the Federation community.
• Have acquitted previous Council grants and have no outstanding debts to Council.
• P&C or P&F or local health associations must apply in partnership with another community organisation or demonstrate significant wider community benefit.
• Council Section 355 Committees are eligible entities for this program. To qualify, applications must demonstrate that the project is directly tied to the committee's delegated function, operates independently of standard Council responsibilities, and aligns fully with Council governance frameworks.

• Phone: (02) 6033 8999
• Email: council@federationcouncil.nsw.gov.au