Woollahra Council offers a range of grants each financial year to support the community. Through our grants program we hope to support projects and events that build strong community connections and demonstrate our commitment to improving the environment for future generations.
Grant recipients for 2023-2024
If you would like to receive updates about future Grants, or if you have a question about the grants programs please email grants@woollahra.nsw.gov.au
Available Grants
Community and Cultural Grants
Community and Cultural Grants support local activities which foster a connected, liveable, vibrant and creative community. Projects support local families, children and young people, seniors, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and reconciliation, social isolation and loneliness, mental health, cultural diversity, people with disability, community safety, domestic violence, LGBTQIA+ or building community partnerships and networks.
Small Grants of up to $3,000 are available to non-profit community based organisations, community groups or individuals; and Large Grants of between $3,001 and $7,500, available to non-profit community based organisations or community groups.
Individuals may only apply for a Large Grant if under the auspices of a not for profit organisation.
Environmental Grants
Environmental Grants support local environmental improvement projects. Our Environmental Grants are open to non-profit community organisations, local schools and non-profit early learning centres for projects that protect or enhance our local environment.
Small Grants of up to $3,000; and Large Grants of between $3,001 and $7,500.
Placemaking Grants
Placemaking Grants support projects, activities and events that activate and enhance public spaces, publicly accessible spaces, commercial centres and suburbs within the Woollahra LGA.
Small Grants of up to $3,000 are available to businesses, sole traders, community and business sector support organisations including community groups, business chambers and individuals and Large Grants of between $3,001 and $7,500 are available to businesses, community and business sector support organisations including community groups, business chambers and resident associations. Individuals may only apply for a Large Grant if under the auspices of a not for profit organisation.
Category 1 - Events Delivery of new and / or recurring community events within public spaces or publically accessible spaces within the Woollahra Local Government Area.
Category 2 - Place Activation to support and encourage activation of public spaces, business areas and neighbourhoods to enliven and improve access, liveability and activity.
Business Sector Support Grants
Business Sector Support Grants support projects and programs led by organisations (including business chambers) that have an ABN and support local businesses and economic development in the Woollahra LGA. The amount of funding provided will depend on the individual merits of the funding request. Grants of up to $10,000 are available per Business Sector Support organisation.
Policy and Guidelines
Read the Grants Policy(PDF, 899KB) and Grants Guidelines(PDF, 314KB) for information about the program.
Grants Presentation Event
Council hosted a grants information session on how to get your organisation grants ready!
Watch a recording of the webinar below.
More Information
If you would like to receive updates about future Grants, or if you have a question about the grants programs please email grants@woollahra.nsw.gov.au or complete our Grants Expression of Interest form.
Budget Example
To assist you, take a look at this example Grants Budget here(PDF, 194KB).
Government grant assistance
If you are looking for government grant assistance for your project or event, check out the funding available.
Grant recipients for 2022-2023
If you would like to receive updates about future Grants, or if you have a question about the grants programs please email grants@woollahra.nsw.gov.au