Grants and funding

This scholarship offers First Nations leaders and directors the opportunity to enrich their understanding of organisational governance. Scholars receive enrolment into the Foundations of Directorship course plus an invitation to Community of Practice sessions to connect and share experiences.
Closes Monday, 28 September, 11.59pm

Grants of up to $10,000 for projects bringing road safety, financial inclusion and environmental benefits to communities located near Transurban’s roads (includes Bayside, Georges River and Sutherland Shire LGAs).
Closes Friday, 9 October, 11.59pm

Grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to support initiatives that enable inclusive and broad-based engagement with science by the public.
Closes Tuesday, 6 October, 5pm

Grants of $3,000 to $20,500 to help organisations to support older Australians aged 50+ through free digital mentoring sessions. A range of resources and support materials are available to help organisations deliver this program, including learning courses available on the Be Connected learning site.
Closes Friday, 2 October

Grants of up to $3,000 (Categories: local history, heritage & education; public commemorative events and commemorative spaces; provide support to members of the NSW veteran community) and up to $10,000 (Category: infrastructure & equipment).
Closes Wednesday, 11 November, 5pm

Grants of up to $25,000 for eligible small to medium not-for-profit organisations delivering initiatives that support people and communities experiencing disadvantage or contribute to environmental sustainability.
Closes Wednesday, 30 September

Grants of $2,000 to $15,000 for community groups, government entities and councils to support Australia Day events that bring communities together and encourage participation in Australia Day activities.
Closes Tuesday, 22 September

Four grants of $10,000 each for community, sporting, charity, or not-for-profit organisations directly improving the lives of people with disability or older people. The grant money cannot be used to pay staff or salaries.
Closes Wednesday, 30 September

Funding is available for community activities that build bridges between multicultural communities and local aquatic venues, make venues welcoming, spread water safety messages through trusted voices, and remove barriers to swimming and water safety lessons.
Closes Thursday, 24 September

Council is reviewing this Policy to better support local not-for-profit groups and individuals. Key proposed changes include new funding streams, updated Small Grants amounts, and increased support for youth representation and seniors groups. Community members and organisations are invited to review the draft and share feedback.
Consultation closes Monday, 21 September
Policy information & feedback methods | Contact: Community Engagement Team, haveyoursay@bayside.nsw.gov.au