Community Grants

Introduction

Kempsey Shire Council recognises that many important services across the shire are best supplied by community organisations. We are passionate about supporting not-for-profit organisations as they help to improve life in our shire and the well being of residents.

The Community Grants program is an expansion of the traditional Mayoral Community Fund that aims to increase awareness of grant funded projects, ensure standards for fairness, equity and transparency and increase the capacity for local community organisations to successfully obtain a range of grant funds.

The program offers grant funding to active community groups so they can deliver community led projects in a wide variety of forms that benefit the shire.

The 2021-2022 Community Grant Program has expanded on the program from last year with three new funding streams available as well as three streams from last year.

Community Grant Program Streams

Mayoral Community Fund

The Mayoral Community Fund provides funding support to community groups and organisations who want to establish, strengthen or implement projects that align with the Kempsey Shire Council Community Strategic Plan and benefit local residents.

Community Safety Grants

Community Safety Grants provide opportunities for local community groups and service providers to establish initiatives that address anti-social behaviour and lead to positive outcomes for the entire community.

Youth Grants

Youth Grants provide opportunities for local young people aged 25 years and under and youth focussed organisations to establish projects and programs where young people have been central to the project idea and will take a lead role in its delivery.

Environmental Levy Grants

Environmental Levy Grants assist volunteer environmental groups with environmental restoration works on public land.

Sporting Grants

Sporting Grants are for local sporting clubs to fund equipment and minor capital works in line with the Council’s Sports Strategy.

Bushfire Recovery Grants

Recovery Grants are available for organisations to deliver projects and programs that contribute to the ongoing bushfire recovery or that increase preparedness and build resistance against future fire events.

Improve your chances of success and find out more

Read the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions

Watch the HOW TO APPLY video (at the top right hand side of this screen)

For further support for your grant writing please follow the link to some "how to" videos courtesy of Grant Guru: https://monash.grantguru.com.au/how-to/

How to Apply:

Applications for the 2020-2021 round have closed and successful and unsuccessful applicants will be notified in November / December 2021. Watch this space as a second round of funding may be released in early 2022.

Community Grant Information Sessions

Due to the current Covid restrictions, face to face information sessions have been put on hold until further notice.