Apply for a Grant
Prior to applying for a grant, we suggest you fully read the adopted Grants Policy below before beginning your application.
If you need assistance with this policy or your application please contact Council via - grants@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Community Grants Policy (Click to Expand)
Policy 3 - 2021 - 2024 - Community Grants Policy(PDF, 696KB)
The purpose of the policy is to enable Council to provide:
- Financial assistance for activities that increase community service outcomes and community participation activities for residents.
- Effective and efficient use of public resources allocated for assisting community groups and not-for-profit organisations to provide events, services, and activities for the benefit of The Hills Shire.
- 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 The Hills Shire.
Apply for a grant
Please note that you can only apply for one of the following grants per financial year. Applicants who have already received a grant in the same financial year, excluding auspice arrangements, are ineligible to apply for any further grants.
Minor Community Grant
Council will consider one small grant application per financial year up to $2500 for not-for-profit and incorporated organisations that are delivering community services, and organising small events or cultural activities for Hills Shire residents. (Minor grants do not require dollar-for-dollar match funding).
Council will also consider applications up to $500 for individuals for their participation in state, national or international sporting, artistic, educational and musical performances. (Minor grants do not require dollar-for-dollar match funding).
Apply for a Minor Grant
Annual Community Grants
The Hills Shire Council’s 2024/25 Annual Community Grants Round is now CLOSED. It will re-open in July 2025.
NSW Government Grants Directory
Find a government initiative, grant or funding program to help support your business, your project or your community - Visit Grants and funding | NSW Government to filter available grants and funding opportunities.
Museums & Galleries of NSW
Provides assistance to small-medium museums, galleries and indigenous cultural centres. They have a number of grants available annually. Click here to find out more.
NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program
A grant program that provides $200,000 in funding for community programs and activities for older Australians to stay active, healthy and engaged during the annual NSW Seniors Festival. Find out more here.