Community Grants
Applications for the 2022/23 Community Grants Program will open on 1 August, 2022. Online applications will be available on this page from 1 August, 2022.
About the Community Grants Program
The annual program provides funding between $1,000 and $15,000 to projects which fall within four main priority areas, including:
- Events that connect the community;
- Domestic violence prevention and recovery;
- Mental health and suicide prevention; and
- Community participation opportunities.
Applicants must be local to The Hills Shire LGA and provide a community service/s or program/s for the local community.
Information & Application Training Session
You are invited to attend an information and application training session. At the session you will learn about Council’s Community Grants program and eligibility criteria as well as the specific requirements of the application form.
You will also hear from Keith Whelan from The Grants Guy who will take you through hints and tips on how to create a stand-out application.
This is an important session for potential applicants.
There are two sessions to choose from (28 July or 1 August) and you only need to attend one. You can attend either in person or online; please choose the correct ticket when booking.
Click here to book tickets.
Before you make an application
Please read the following Guidelines and Policy before making your application.
Click here to view the Community Grants and Donations Policy.(PDF, 676KB)
Click here to view the Community Grants Program Guidelines.(PDF, 166KB)
Contact
For more information call The Hills Shire Council on 02 9843 0322 or email grants@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Local priorities have been developed to assist applicants to understand the type of projects supported under the program.
The local priorities are a guide and all applicants are encouraged to submit projects.
Priority |
Examples |
Events that Connect the Community
Aim: This category aims to support events that build vibrant, connected and inclusive communities by bringing people together and showcasing the features of their community.
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- Cultural festivals
- Food and local produce fairs
- Music or creative arts industry events
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Domestic Violence Prevention and Recovery
Aim: To support initiatives and activities for the prevention of and recovery from domestic violence.
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- Initiatives aimed at reducing and preventing domestic violence by addressing underlying causes before violence occurs.
- Initiatives aimed at identifying individuals or groups at risk of engaging in violent behaviours or becoming a victim of domestic violence.
- Initiatives aimed at reducing the effects of violence after it has occurred and preventing reoccurrence.
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Mental Health and Suicide Prevention
Aim: This category aims to support services, initiatives and activities that promote good mental health, create strategies for managing mental health, actively support the participation of people with mental health issues in the community, and address suicide prevention.
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- Initiatives aimed improving resilience in people suffering depression and anxiety
- Initiatives that target a priority population through education
- Initiatives that increase opportunities for social connection and resilience
- Initiatives that create contact interventions for people at risk of suicide
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Community Participation Opportunities
Aim: This category aims to support inclusive community participation opportunities for a range of community groups.
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- Initiatives that support inclusion for people with disabilities
- Initiatives that increase opportunities for seniors to remain active and connected to community
- Initiatives that protect young people, support them and build a platform for their success
- Initiatives that support improved education and employment for Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities
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Applications are open in the following categories:-
- Cultural Grants: to support projects, events or activities that encourage community participation, social inclusion and community engagement and enable delivery of creative, artistic and cultural projects that enrich The Hills Shire community.
- Community Services Grants: to encourage community groups to develop and implement programs or projects that address social needs; build community partnerships; improve access to community services; and to increase their services beyond their current capability.
Funding between $1,000 and $15,000 was considered under this program.