Kiama Council has unveiled an updated Grants and Donations Program investing more than $200,000 annually in local events, activities and initiatives.
The Program is designed to invest our ratepayers money effectively, efficiently and equitably to further the economic, environmental, social and cultural wellbeing of our community.
This year we have a new Grants and Donations Policy and Guidelines for Applicants to help everyone considering making an application as well as preparing their submission.
The Grants and Donations Program allocates this funding the following streams:
Small Community Events – open all year round
Allocates up to $500 to community groups for activities that provide social, cultural and sustainable outcomes for our community.
Examples include Christmas carols, sporting competitions, photographic exhibitions and healthy lifestyle programs.
Signature Community Events – two rounds annually
Allocates up to $7,000 to community groups for activities that provide significant social, cultural and sustainable benefits for our community.
Examples include the Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival and Kazador: Mini Spiegel tent Season.
Destination Events – two rounds annually
Allocates up to $20,000 to support major or destination events that provide sustainable tourism growth.
Examples include Folk by the Sea, Red Hot Summer Tour, Jamberoo Car Show and Family Day, Kiama Coastal Classic, Kiama Rugby Sevens, Changing Tides Music Festival and Gerringong SurfLife Music Festival.
Cultural Grants – two rounds annually
Allocates up to $2,500 to artists, community organisations or arts-based businesses for activities that provide social, cultural and sustainable outcomes for our community.
Examples include art exhibitions, festivals, book launches and album releases.
Health and Sustainability Grants – two rounds annually
Allocates up to $2,000 to not-for profit community organisations or school groups for activities that provide health and environmental sustainability outcomes for local communities.
Examples include the Kiama Community Garden, Landcare Illawarra and Kiama Public School P&C Association.
Current Grant Rounds
Small Community Event Grants - open all year round.
Signature Community Events (Rd1) - 19 August to 16 September.
Cultural Grants (Rd1) - 26 August to 23 September.
Health and Sustainability Grants (Rd1) 26 August to 23 September.
Information Sessions
Community groups are highly encouraged to attend one of our information sessions or book a 1:1 session with our Community Hubs team to discuss your project ideas and applications.
Signature Community Events
– 28 August, 5-6pm, Joyce Wheatley Centre
Small Community Events/ Cultural Grants/ Health and Sustainability Grants
– 11 September, 5-6pm, Joyce Wheatley Centre
