Grants for community groups just got easier

Published on 07 November 2023

Ku-ring-gai Council is offering 100 local community organisations free access to a grant portal to improve their chances of getting funding.

The free access takes the form of individual subscriptions to the web portal worth $125 each, which is hosted by the Funding Centre.

The Funding Centre is a not-for-profit organisation that coordinates a grant portal containing over 5000 avenues for community groups and charities to seek funding.

The partnership between the Council and the Funding Centre means that 100 community groups in Ku-ring-gai can get unlimited access to an extensive grants database and tailored email alerts letting them know when grants become available.

They can also receive a monthly newsletter, a personalised dashboard and online help with applying for grants.

Those wishing to apply for the free subscription must have not-for-profit status or be a registered charity. They must also be providing a community service in the Ku-ring-gai Council area.

Mayor Sam Ngai said the 100 free subscriptions would be issued to organisations who were quickest to apply.

“It’s an opportunity to increase both your awareness and success rate with grants. Each subscription lasts for 12 months so there’s plenty of time to get grant applications in.”

To apply for a free subscription go to krg.nsw.gov.au/subscriptions