Community Grants Program

The Community Grants program has been developed to financially support community groups and not-for-profit organisations to provide innovative and inclusive programs, events and projects in line with our Community Plan.

The program also includes support for individuals selected to compete at a recognised sporting or cultural competition outside the Sydney metropolitan area in NSW, interstate or internationally.

A total of $20,000 in grant funding is available across two categories:

Community Development (service and program delivery)

$500, $1000 or $1500 per application

Community Assistance (sports and cultural competition)

$150, $250 or $500 per application

Community Grants are not for recurring annual expenses, they are for ‘one-off’ projects, events, pilot programs, or establishment of a group or activity. A project will only be funded once.

The next round of community grants will open on Monday 21 August 2023 and will close on Monday 25 September 2023.

For more information, please contact customerservice@huntershill.nsw.gov.au or 9879 9400.

  • 21 August 2023 – Applications open
  • 25 September 2023 – Applications close
  • October 2023 – Applications will be assessed in October by a panel comprising the General Manager, Mayor, Deputy Mayor, and two Councillors nominated by Council
  • November 2023 – The recommendations of the panel will be the subject of a report to Council
  • November 2023 – Grants awarded
  • May 2024 – Grants acquitted

There are two grant categories available.

  1. Community Development – Service and Program Delivery

($500, $1000 or $1500 per application)

These funds can be used for a new project, to enhance an existing project or purchase equipment or materials.

Council will consider applications from not-for-profit, incorporated organisations that are delivering services to, or organising local cultural or community activities for, participants of which the majority are residents of the Hunters Hill local government area.

These local community organisations would be working towards building a cohesive and connected community, based on the principles of inclusion, community wellbeing and cultural capacity building.

  1. Community Assistance – Sports and Cultural Competition

($150, $250 or $500 per application)

Individuals or sponsoring organisations may apply for a donation to support residents of the Hunters Hill local government area selected to compete at a recognised sporting or cultural competition in regional NSW, interstate or internationally in accordance with the following scale:

  • Up to $150 for an individual selected to compete outside the Metropolitan area in NSW.
  • Up to $250 for an individual selected to compete Interstate.
  • Up to $500 for an individual selected to compete internationally.

Applications must be supported by documentation from the sponsoring body detailing selection process and confirming the date and location of the competition.

Applicants are only eligible for one donation in any financial year, whether as a team member or as an individual. Funds must be used for the purpose indicated in the application.

Applicants must be residents of the Hunters Hill local government area. The activity shall be of amateur status – an unpaid rather than professional status.

The program is designed to meet the following outcomes:

  • Effective and efficient use of resources to assist community groups, and not-for-profit organisations provide events, services and activities for the benefit of the local community.
  • The program includes support for individuals selected to compete at a recognised sporting or cultural competition outside the Sydney metropolitan area in NSW, interstate or internationally.
  • An equitable, transparent process for determining and allocating Council’s grants and donations with appropriate accountabilities for grant recipients.
  • Greater community participation, social inclusion, cohesion and engagement, and improved quality of life for the community of Hunter’s Hill Council local government area.

Community grants are not for recurring annual expenses, they are for ‘one-off’ projects or events, pilot programs, or establishment of a group or activity

A project will only be funded once.

Under the Community Assistance (Sports and Cultural Competition) category, applicants are only eligible for one donation in any financial year whether as a team member or as an individual.

Step 1. Read the Community Grants Policy to determine eligibility.

Step 2. Complete the Community Development or Community Assistance application form.

Step 3. Answer all questions and attach all information as required.

Step 4. Lodge application by the due date – late applications will not be considered, and no extensions will be granted.

Grants awarded in November 2022 are listed below.

All grants were awarded in the Community Development category (the maximum amount of funding for each application is $1500).

No grants were awarded in the Community Assistance Category (the maximum amount of funding for each application is $500)

OrganisationProjectAmount
Elpis Foundation of AustraliaWebsite Development - Advertising and Printing Material$1500
Road Safety Education LimitedRYDA Road Safety Education for young
Hunters Hill drivers
$1500
Easy Care Gardening IncImproving older people's safety and
access to their own garden
$1500
1st Boronia Scout Group Replace/upgrade PFDs (personal
floatation devices)
$1500
Giant Steps Australia Vocational education program for autistic
children and adults
$1500
Hunters Hill Croquet ClubDefibrillator$1500
1st Hunters Hill Scout GroupBoat Shed security and safety upgrades
and repairs
$1500
ECOBEL 1000L rainwater tank with solar pump,
guttering on shed and solar panels for the
pump
$1500
Rotary Club of Hunters HillPA speaker system equipment to assist in
community meetings, fundraisings,
presentations and community group
meetings
$1000
St George Community
Housing (SGCH)
Build Your Balance at Blandville (health
and well-being exercise program)
$1000
Ryde Hunters Hill Netball
Club "Halos"
Halos on Tour (mini gala day with a
regional junior netball club
$1000
Cornucopia Art Group
Gladesville Hospital
Art materials and framing costs$1000
Gladesville Occasional Child
Care Centre Inc
Play equipment for children$1000
Probus Club of Hunters Hill
and District Inc
To purchase multimedia movie projector$1000
Hunters Hill PreschoolOutdoor tables and bench seats for
children
$1000
Hunters Hill Historical SocietyVisual display (television monitor and USB
drive)
$1000
TOTAL$20,000

2021 successful grants are listed below.

The maximum amount of funding for each application is $1500.

Organisation Project Amount
Hunters Hill Ryde Mens Shed New Tools $750
Probus Club of Hunters Hill Projector $750
Streetwork Australia Change your Course Program $1500
1st Hunters Hill Scout Group Lifevest and Paddles $1500
Gladesville Occasional Care Fire Engine Mat $1000
Stryder Incorporated Outdoor furniture $1500
Easy Care Gardening Tools and program support for volunteer gardeners $1336.28
Hunters Hill High School New Oven for P and C Canteen $1500
1st Boronia Scout Group Hot water installation and dishwasher $1500
Joubert Singers Record and Release Australian Songs $1500

 

2020 successful grants are listed below.

The maximum amount of funding for each application is $1500.

Organisation Project Contribution Total Program Cost Amount recommended
2RRR Website Update $1500 $1,500
Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill Small Bird Habitat x $3000 $1,500
Boronia Park P and C BPPS Rock Band Equipment $1500 $1,500
Gladesville Occasional Care Mud Kitchen x $2277 $1,000
Hunters Hill State Emergency Service CCTV and Building security x $1920 $1,500
Hunters Hill Bridge Club Equipment $1082 $1,082
Hunters Hill Historical Society Digitise the Transport materials of the society’s collection x $1400 $1,400
1st Boronia Scout Group

 

Orienteering and First Aid $861
1st Hunters Hill Scout Group Lockable cabinets for cleaning and other supplies $1,419
Ryde Eastwood Touch Football Establish a touch football competition in the Hunters Hill LGA x $5710 $1,500
Stryder Car seats to enable safe transportation of children x $1954 $1,500
The Happy Hens A square eftpos terminal for The Coffee Project x $993 $450
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Hunter’s Hill Council

22 Alexandra Street, Hunters Hill NSW 2110
PO Box 21, Hunters Hill NSW 2110
Tel: (02) 9879 9400
E: customerservice@huntershill.nsw.gov.au
ABN: 75 570 316 011