Port Stephens Council 2020/21 Community Funding Program

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This year there is over $500,000 in funding to help support our community respond to the impacts of COVID-19, as well as to reinvigorate our streets and neighbourhoods, support local businesses and build community wellbeing.

Sporting clubs, not-for-profit organisations, schools, individuals, artists, business, and community, volunteer and environmental groups are eligible for one or more funding streams.

We have put together an easy to read guide that contains all the necessary information on how to apply for one of our 11 funding streams on offer- see the document library to view.

We're looking for projects and ideas that will activate

This year there is over $500,000 in funding to help support our community respond to the impacts of COVID-19, as well as to reinvigorate our streets and neighbourhoods, support local businesses and build community wellbeing.

Sporting clubs, not-for-profit organisations, schools, individuals, artists, business, and community, volunteer and environmental groups are eligible for one or more funding streams.

We have put together an easy to read guide that contains all the necessary information on how to apply for one of our 11 funding streams on offer- see the document library to view.

We're looking for projects and ideas that will activate public spaces, bring life to our streets, and help our most vulnerable. If you have a little or big idea that needs funding and Council support please talk to us- we'd love to hear from you.

For more information call Council on 4988 0255 or contact pscgrants@portstephens.nsw.gov.au

  • My Incredible Place Micro Grant Funding program

    The My Incredible Place Micro Grant Funding program supports short term, low cost projects that encourage community based place activation across Port Stephens. This programs provides the opportunity for artistic and creative ideas that connect our community out in the streets. 

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  • Major Event Sponsorship Fund Application

    Events help a community to come alive. They provide the opportunity for a destination to showcase its tourism experience, increase economic growth and create a dynamic and vibrant place and build a loyal following and return visitors.

    Events are well recognised as drivers of visitation and visitor spend and provide tourism, trade and investment opportunities for Port Stephens. Events can also be a driver of infrastructure development through increasing demand and provide an opportunity for Council to reinforce its brand, stimulate the economy and smooth seasonal fluctuations.

     

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  • CLOSED: Applications have closed. You will hear from us if successful.

    Heritage Projects Fund application form

    The Heritage Projects Fund provides small grants to assist with local heritage projects. The Fund encourages owners of heritage items to undertake conservation and maintenance works. The Fund can also provide support to community organisations to undertake projects related to heritage items, such as interpretation or heritage walk brochures. Funding is offered as a priority to heritage items, places within conservation areas, or items of historical significance.

    The Fund is supported by Heritage NSW, Department of Premier & Cabinet.

    To apply complete the following questions and refer to the Fund Guidelines in the documents library.  Please note that applications must be completed in one sitting and cannot be saved if closed. 

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  • CLOSED: Applications have closed. You will hear from us if successful.

    Grants Application Form

    Please fill out the survey to complete your grant application. Please note that surveys must be completed in one sitting and cannot be saved if closed. We recommend downloading the question examples guide to ensure you have all relevant information on hand before beginning the online application. 

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  • 2019-2020 Grant Acquittal Form

    Please submit your acquittal and reporting for the 2019-2020 funding round here. To ensure eligibility for future Council grant funding, acquittals must be spent per terms of your grant agreement with relevant officer. 

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