Grants for the Community Program

Grant Description

The Grants for the Community Program 2025/26 offers non-recurrent grants ranging from $500 to $10,000 (excl. GST) to support projects that benefit residents of the Willoughby Local Government Area, with annual funding allocated through Council’s budget and applications assessed quarterly. The program is designed to strengthen local resilience, enhance social connectedness and increase access to quality entertainment and events, while helping community organisations, small businesses, social enterprises, sporting groups and individual artists or sportspersons contribute to Council’s Community Strategic Plan outcomes of a green, connected, liveable, prosperous and accountable city.

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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