Council grants on offer to the local community

Published on 24 April 2024

Ku-ring-gai Council has two grant programs on offer to community groups and other organisations.

The community grants program offers funds for equipment, outreach services and community-based cultural activities.

Community groups and other organisations such as not for profits can apply for grants in the following three categories: small equipment, community development programs and arts & cultural programs.  

Grants of up to $2000 are available for small equipment such as sporting equipment or tools. 

Up to $5000 is available for community development services and arts and cultural activities.

Examples of projects successful in gaining funding include $3600 for the Ku-ring-gai Male Choir; $4000 for the Shepherd Centre for a children’s musical therapy program; $4000 for Action for People with a Disability to hold two financial and estate planning workshops and two defibrillators for St John Ambulance and Wahroonga Rotary.

Applications open on 6 May and close on 7 June 2024. For more details and to apply visit krg.nsw.gov.au/communitygrants 

The Council is also offering event sponsorships for organisations and groups in Ku-ring-gai. 

The sponsorship program provides financial support to eligible event producers and groups for regional events and festivals.

Successful applicants must demonstrate their event promotes Ku-ring-gai as a major events destination and assists the economic and social growth of the region, while protecting its unique environment.

Applications for the events sponsorships open on 1 May and close at 5pm on 30 May. For more details and to apply visit krg.nsw.gov.au/sponsorship

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