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The Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) Grant Scheme is a community development funding program sponsored by local clubs and administered by Parramatta Council. This scheme enables registered clubs with an annual gaming machine revenue exceeding $1 million to apply 1.5% of their gaming machine revenue to specific community development and support projects.
The round will be opening Monday 1 March 2010 and closing 4pm Friday 9 April 2010.
To assist applicants, Council will be running two information sessions followed by a Grants Writing Workshop. The Grants Writing Workshop is a FREE workshop for people who write grant applications and want ideas and info on how to improve their chances of being successful.
When: Deadline 4pm Friday 9 April 2010.
Where: Workshops held in Parramatta CBD
Who: For people who write grant applications
Cost: Free
Contact: Rebekah Richards, Parramatta City Council on 02 9806 5081.
Website: http://www.parracity.nsw.gov.au/community/capacity_building/grants/_recache
Access: Workshop venues are accessible
Fairfield City Council is running a free Grant Writing workshop on 22 February 2010.
Fairfield City Council’s Community Cultural Development grant program aims to encourage and support the creative based initiatives of artists and communities.
If you require an interpreter in your language or have accessibility requirements please contact Council on 9725 0757 five days prior to the scheduled session/workshop.
RSVP by Monday 15 February to Mouna on tel: 02 9897 5744.
When: 22 February 2010, 10:00am – 4:00pm.
Where: Whitlam Library, Gough Room, Level 1, Railway Parade, Cabramatta NSW
Who: General public
Cost: Free
Website: http://fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
Access: Accessible venue
Holroyd City Council’s Community Assistance Program offers grants between $251 – $5,000 to support local non-profit community groups and services.
Applications are sought from non-profit organisations/community groups based in the Holroyd Local Government Area and/or principally serving the Holroyd area.
Priority will be given to projects that address the local community needs identified through Council’s community consultation process and documented in the relevant plans, eg: Holroyd’s Social Plan, City Health Plan and Cultural Plan.
Applications must be in line with the purpose of the Community Assistance Program which was established to:
- Support local community organisations which have little opportunity of obtaining funds from other sources. The application must be for a specific project, which benefits the community.
- Provide one-off establishment grants to initiate new and innovative cultural and community development projects.
- Consider applications to reduce hiring charges for local community facilities and similar matters.
Council recognises the value of local community organisations and groups in providing a wide range of services to the Holroyd community and endeavours to support these organisations/groups in their efforts.
Applicants should follow the guidelines and complete the application form available on the Holroyd City Council website.
Deadline: Friday 19 February 2010.
For further information please contact Council’s Community Development Team leader, Hiba Soueid on tel: 02 9840 9911 or email Hiba.Soueid@holroyd.nsw.gov.au
More info: http://holroyd.nsw.gov.au
Fairfield City Council’s Community Cultural Development Grant program aims to encourage and support the creative based initiatives of artists and communities. The awarded projects must address Fairfield City Council’s priorities, which have been developed from Council’s Cultural Plan and State of the Community Report.
One off grants of up to $4000 are available to groups or organisations planning creative-based projects that involve local communities and make a contribution to the quality of life in Fairfield City.
Applications for funding in 2010 are now open. Download an application from the Fairfield City Council website.
Deadline: 22 March 2010, 4:30pm
Free Grant information sessions:
- Thursday, 4 February 2010 at 12:30pm
Committee Room 1, Fairfield City Council Administration Centre
86 Avoca Rd, Wakeley
Or
- Thursday, 4 February 2010 at 6.00pm
Whitlam Library, Level 1, Gough Room
Railway Parade, Cabramatta
Fairfield City Council will also be partnering with the Information and Cultural Exchange (ICE) to deliver a workshop and mentorship program in February 2010 to further assist people with their submission writing skills.
To book for the grant information or if you would like to discuss your application with a Council Officer call Mira Martic on 9725 0757 or email mmartic@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
More info: http://www.fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au
The Community Relations Commission provides funding assistance to organisations through its Community Development Grants Program. The program has been developed to support the objectives of the Commission as set out in the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000.
Sponsorship Grants
Sponsorship grants are for special events such as annual festivals and major cultural events. This category will open again in December 2009 and April 2010. Applications must be submitted three months before the scheduled event.
The purpose of this category is to provide public support for an event or an occasion by the New South Wales Government through the Community Relations Commission. It will also promote the Commissions responsibility and the commitment of the Government of New South Wales to multiculturalism and the value of cultural diversity.
Examples of projects supported by funding in this category are:
- the hosting of seminars and conferences
- multicultural and inter-community forums
- local festivals and events
- teaching craft skills to target groups from a culturally diverse background.
The Commission will not accept sponsorship grant requests outside the funding periods. Funding of up to $5,000 is available in this category.
Deadline: 5 February 2010, 5:00pm.
More info: http://crc.nsw.gov.au/services/grants
The Community Builders Funding Program is a community strengthening and capacity building program. It has funds available on an annual basis for time-limited projects in particular regions of NSW. The program is funded by the Department of Human Services NSW, Community Services.
Non-government organisations and local councils can apply for funding of $10,000 to $100,000 per annum, for between one and three years.
The Community Builders Funding Program is available in certain Local Government Areas (LGAs) including:
Metro South West
- Camden, Campbelltown, Wollondilly, Wingecarribee, Bankstown, Fairfield, Liverpool.
Metro West
- Auburn, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Hawkesbury, Holroyd, Parramatta, Penrith, The Hills.
Applications close 10 December 2009
The funding round will open 9.00am Monday 2 November, 2009 and will close at 12.00pm Thursday 10 December, 2009.
Funding of between $10,000 and $100,000 per year per project for a maximum of up to three years is available.
All applications must be submitted online.
More info: www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au
The New South Wales Government, Community Relations Commission provides funding assistance to organisations through its Community Development Grants Program. The program has been developed to support the objectives of the Commission as set out in the Community Relations Commission and Principles of Multiculturalism Act 2000.
The 2009/10 Community Development Grants Program is now open. The Commission is pleased to advise the introduction of a new direction in grant applications with the creation of three grant categories in order to focus particularly on new and emerging communities. This will enable the Commission to better support the work of not-for-profit incorporated community organisations and to work in partnership with local government councils to address the needs of newly-arrived and emerging communities.
There are three categories of funding under the 2010 Community Development Grants Program:
Funding under this category is for twelve months duration, commencing from the payment of the grant. Projects may include the promotion of cultural expression, the enhancement of community development or capital purchases. Closing date is 2 October 2009.
Funding for-for-profit incorporated organisations for special events such as annual festivals and major cultural events. Closing date is 2 October 2009.
Local partnership grants
Funding for local government councils to enter into partnership agreement with the Commission to address the specific needs of newly-arrived or emerging communities. Closing date is 18 September 2009.
Penrith City Council invites you to celebrate an inspiring journey undertaken by seven dynamic projects across the Penrith Local Government Area. These projects, funded by the Magnetic Places Community Cultural Grants Program 2009, demonstrate communities working collaboratively with artists making creative places and spaces. Encouraged to tell their story, our diverse communities have showcased the places where they live, transforming public spaces into magnetic, creative and meaningful spaces connected to the whole of the community.
The success of projects in 2008 and 2009 have established fertile ground for the next round of funding to take the Magnetic Places program into the future. Please join us in celebrating the success of current projects and the launch of the 2010 funding program. Read more about the Magnetic Places program on their blog.
The Magnetic Places 2010 funding round opens Friday 28 August. Applications close 9 October 2009.
Magnetic Places 2010 program launch on Friday 28 August. Bookings essential by Wednesday 26 August.
When: 2010 Program Launch on Friday 28 August 3pm.
Where: Joan Sutherland Performing Arts Centre, 597 High St, Penrith
RSVP: Wednesday 26 August 2009
Contact: Bookings or for further information contact Cali Vandyk Dunleavy (02) 4732 7837 or email cvandyk-dunlevy@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au
Bankstwon City Council’s 2009/10 Community Grants Program is now open. Local not-for-profit organisations are invited to apply for funding for projects under the categories of Community Grants – includes Environmental, Youth Grants, Arts/Cultural Grants and Sport & Recreation Grants.
In order to assist with the application process, attendance at our Information Workshop is considered essential. Please contact 9707 9794 to confirm your attendance. The session will be held on Thursday 23 July 2009 at 11:00am – 1:00pm at the Council Chambers (Roundhouse off Chapel Road).
Should you be unable to attend this session you should speak with a member of the Community Planning & Development Team by phoning (02) 9707 9794 prior to lodging your application.
Applications
Grant Applications must be made on the Official Grant Application Form in accordance with the Guidelines. Application forms and guidelines are available to download from the Bankstown City Council website, and are available from Council’s five library locations:
- 62 The Mall, Bankstown
- Chester Hill Road, Chester Hill
- Community Place, Greenacre
- Cahors Road, Padstow
- Anderson Avenue, Panania
When: Applications must be made in writing to Bankstown City Council by close of business on Friday 28 August 2009.
Where: Bankstown LGA, NSW
Contact: Community Planning & Development Team, tel: (02) 9707 9794.
More info: http://www.bankstown.nsw.gov.au/2009-Community-Grants-Program/default.aspx#
The Cultural Partnerships Program is an innovatory scheme providing both direct funding support and endorsement to strengthen and develop the cultural infrastructure of the Blue Mountains. The program seeks to encourage innovation, partnership and collaboration in arts development in the city and to develop regional links with other cultural providers. This year the Program is funded by the Blue Mountains City Council.
Fifty percent of the overall funding allocation will be allocated to artist/artworker fees. Funding will generally be in the range of $5,000-$7,500, for a limited number of partnerships.
The guidelines and application form can be obtained from the Blue Mountains Council website or telephone (02) 4780 5631.
Applications for the 2009 Cultural Partnerships Program close Friday 5 June 2009, applications will be accepted if postmarked 5 June.
Contact: For further information contact Nicole Manning on (02) 4780 5631 or email nmanning@bmcc.nsw.gov.au.
More info: http://www.bmcc.nsw.gov.au/yourcommunity/culturalservices/culturalpartnershipsprogram
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