Are you interested in helping your community to build a vibrant, connected, and liveable Hawkesbury? If so, you may be keen to know about Council's Community Sponsorship Program which can help you to do just that. Applications are now open!
Council's Community Sponsorship Program provides financial assistance to Hawkesbury based community organisations or individuals wanting to undertake activities that address key strategies and directions within Council's Community Strategic Plan.
For tips on applying for grants, join Melanie Trethowan from Heart of the Bush Marketing as she presents 'Understanding Hawkesbury City Council Community Grants', a 30-minute detailed video workshop at www.youtube.com/watch?v=G5rM2jCkYTU&t=7s which will assist with your grant application. The workshop video outlines:
- Hawkesbury City Council's Community Grants process
- how to complete a Hawkesbury City Council's Community Grants application and
- what you need to include in your application.
There are three categories within the Community Sponsorship Program:
Resilient Hawkesbury
Council may provide funding to community programs that help to build a connected, healthy, inclusive and resilient Hawkesbury. Maximum funding $3000.
Participation
Financial assistance may be provided to support the participation of residents who have been selected to represent the Hawkesbury in Regional, National, or International sporting competitions and cultural events. The level of contribution is $150 for individuals and $750 for a team of five or more.
Access to Community Facilities
Not for Profit community groups located in the Hawkesbury or providing services to the Hawkesbury, may apply for a financial assistance for subsidy of 50% of the cost of hiring a Council or community facility up to a maximum contribution of $750.
The current round, Round One, of Community Sponsorship is open until Friday, 31 March 2023. There are three Funding Rounds of Community Sponsorship available each year. Round Two opens in May and Round Three opens in October.
