Service update: Phase two of our eServices platform to enhance and digitise our services to the community will launch on Monday, 15 December 2025. Customers will be able to easily lodge and pay online for 8 more online applications, streamlining the application process. If you have any questions, please call us on (02) 4868 0888.
Still have a project you would like funding for? The Community Grants, Destination Event Sponsorship, Kick Starter Grants, Small Halls and Community Event Sponsorship Grants will remain open to applications until 31 March 2026. You can subscribe to Your Shire This Week here.
Community Financial Assistance
The second round of the Community Financial Assistance Scheme opened on Monday, 1 December 2025. Applications close at midnight on Tuesday, 31 March 2026. During the Council Meeting on Wednesday, 15 October 2025, Council endorsed funding for 39 community projects - investing over $130,000 into our local community.
Community Grants
Destination Event Grants
Kickstarter Grants
Small Halls Grants
Community Event Sponsorship
Each year, Council provides financial and in-kind support to eligible individuals, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations. These programs help deliver the goals of Wingecarribee 2035 and support a thriving, connected, and resilient community.
Our grants, sponsorships and subsidies are competitive and designed to deliver measurable community benefit.
Not-for-profit organisation (including incorporated associations, sporting clubs, village groups, and arts and cultural organisations).
Unincorporated community group supported by an eligible incorporated body (auspice).
Registered charity (specific categories only).
School or educational institution delivering projects with a broader community benefit.
For-profit business (event sponsorship only, where there is clear community or economic benefit).
Individual (specific categories only, e.g. selected to represent at State or National level in sport, arts, or science).
To be eligible, applicants must:
Be based in, or deliver their project within, the Wingecarribee Shire.
Have no outstanding debts to Council.
Demonstrate alignment with the Community Strategic Plan - Wingecarribee 2035 | Wingecarribee Shire Council
Community Grants – $1,000 to $5,000 for community-led projects and initiatives.
Sustainability Grants – $500 to $3,000 for schools and community groups advancing environmental sustainability.
Kick Starter Grants – $250 to $1,000 for small-scale, grassroots community and youth initiatives.
Small Halls Activation Grants – Up to $1,000 to activate and increase use of small halls.
Community Event Sponsorship – $500 to $10,000 to support events that bring people together and celebrate our Shire.
Destination Event Sponsorship – In-kind support for events that drive visitation and boost the local economy.
Venue Access Program (Bowral Memorial Hall) – Subsidised access for cultural performances and community groups.
Community Waste Disposal Assistance Scheme – Support to cover disposal costs for community clean-ups and events.
Christmas Micro-grants - $1000 - $4000 to support community-led Christmas activations.
Community Financial Assistance Framework
Please click on the document image below to view our flipbook version or you can download a PDF version here(PDF, 20MB).
Wingecarribee ClubGRANTS Category 1 provides funding for projects and services that strengthen community welfare, social inclusion, and support systems. Funding is available for initiatives in:
Community welfare and social services
Community development
Employment assistance programs
Community health services
The Category 1 Wingecarribee ClubGRANTS will re-open in 2026.
Wingecarribee Shire Council has subscribed to Grant Funding Finder through a licensing agreement with Regional Development Australia Southern Inland.
Grant Funding Finder is a customised portal for unlimited users and is a database of all grants available in our designated geographic area.
https://grantguru.com/au/rdasna.
Find details of the Grant recipients from previous years.
Community Grant Financial Assistance Program Recipients 2025-2026(PDF, 128KB)
Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme 2024-2025
Community Assistance Scheme 2023 Successful Projects(PDF, 165KB)
Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme 2021 - 2022(PDF, 91KB)
Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme 2020 - 2021(PDF, 167KB)
Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme 2019 - 2020(PDF, 108KB)
Wingecarribee Community Assistance Scheme 2018 - 2019(PDF, 239KB)