Apply for a Grant or Donation
Council has undergone a review of the Community Grants and Donations Program and a new policy was adopted in November, 2018.
Community Grants
Council provides financial assistance through the Community Grants and Donations Program under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993. This program assists eligible charities, community and sporting organisations and individuals. Requests are received periodically and are forwarded for approval by Council subject to meeting all criteria as set out within the Community Grants and Donations Program Guidelines.
The 2018/19 Community Grants Program opened on Wednesday, 16 January 2019 and closed on Thursday, 28 February 2019.
The applications have been assessed under the new Community Grants and Donation Program Guidelines and matched with Council’s priorities and evaluated accordingly. Applications were also marked against the specific criteria for the program.
The following applications have been successful and will be receiving funding:
| Organisation |
Project Description
|
Category
|
Amount Recommended
|
Castle Hill Art Society
|
Orange Blossom Festival Arts Award
|
Cultural |
$2,000.00 |
Hills Shire Symphony Orchestra
|
Hills Shire Symphony Orchestra 2020 Season
|
Cultural |
$15,000.00 |
Hills Community Aid and Information Services Inc
|
School Holidays Family Fun Days
|
Community Services
|
$7,500.00 |
The Hills Musical Theatre Company Inc
|
Mobile Dressing Room
|
Cultural |
$7,197.00 |
Hills Community Aid and Information Services Inc
|
Including You Tent
|
Community Services
|
$7,500.00 |
Positive Vibes Foundation
|
Community Garden Program
|
Community Services
|
$1,000.00 |
Hills Basketball Association Inc
|
Blue Hornets Wheelchair Basketball
|
Community Services
|
$8,184.00 |
Blue Datto Foundation
|
Keeping Safe In The Hills
|
Community Services
|
$5,000.00 |
Macquarie Hills Potters
|
Kiln Acquisition
|
Community Services
|
$14,618.00 |
Rotary Club of Kenthurst Inc
|
Park Fence Project
|
Community Services
|
$7,500.00 |
| |
|
TOTAL |
$75,499.00 |
| |
|
ALLOCATED BUDGET
|
$127,093.80 |
The successful applications will be on public exhibition until 20 May,2019.
Submissions may be made here up until COB on 20 May 2019.
For more information call The Hills Shire Council on 02 9843 0322 or email comminfo@thehills.nsw.gov.au
Donations
The Hills Shire Council conducts a Community Donations Program to encourage community participation, engagement and cohesion and improve the quality of people’s lives.
Community Donations Program Guidelines(PDF, 93KB)
Apply for Sports and Cultural Competition Donation
Apply for Cultural and Community Services Donation
Apply for Special Circumstances Donation
Apply for Community Special Event Donation
Any new applications received will not be reviewed until February 2019.
For more information call The Hills Shire Council on 02 9843 0322 or email comminfo@thehills.nsw.gov.au