Small Grants Funding Program

Previous successful small grants

Note that acquittal reports for any previous funding are due by the end of June each year and must be received by Council prior to any new funds being distributed. 

Download the Community Organisations Acquittal Form
 

Small Grants that were successful in the 2023-24 financial year:


Taldumande Youth Services - Food Vouchers for young people at risk of homelessness

$50 grocery vouchers will enable vulnerable children and young people to purchase essential items and food while learning valuable life skills, setting them up for success as they move into more independent accommodation.

Cammeray Public School P&C Association – Music Makers Music Camp

At "Music Makers Music Camp", Cammeray Public School band members will come together for a two-day residential program to develop their music skills, build friendships, and perform for their families.

North Sydney Community Centre – Bush to Bowl at Playgroup

A Bush Tucker presentation will be led by an Aboriginal Educator to conduct sensory play, a cultural art workshop and dance with music for preschool children who attend Playgroup with their carer.

Lower North Shore Domestic Violence Network - DV Awareness Raising Project: update/print family resource

This project will update and reprint the Domestic and Family Violence (DFV) booklet Bouncing Back, a resource to help parents boost their child's ability to bounce back from life's challenges after experiencing the effects of DFV.

St Vincent de Paul Society – Stock the Shelves

Vinnies maintains a pantry of foodstuffs, basic toiletries, essential kitchen equipment and basic first aid for those who have immediate needs and are unable to access shops or have no funds with which to purchase them.

Mary’s House Services – Therapeutic space for victims of domestic violence

A therapeutic space outside the refuge will be created for families who have experienced significant trauma as a result of DV, including installing a sensory swing and playground for children and planting fruit trees.

North Shore Historical Society - NSHS History Journal digitisation

This project will digitise and make this resource online, allowing older residents and those who are not mobile to explore a unique record of North Sydney history remotely.

North Sydney KeyStrokes Choir

The KeyStrokes Choir is a choir of stroke survivors, many of whom are on a pension, who have found their voice through singing. Funding will contribute to choir costs as well as increasing membership to create a greater sense of belonging and wellbeing.

Road Safety Education Ltd – Road safety education for North Sydney youth

Road Safety Education will provide a best-practice, evidence-based road safety program equipping North Sydney schools' young drivers with the tools they need to make good choices on the road and to become positive, socially connected road users.

North Sydney Community Service Ltd t/a Crows Nest Centre – Celebrating 10 years: Jobs for Skilled Migrants

This project will celebrate 10 years of skilled migrants attaining skilled employment and furthering their careers, inspiring 2023-24 participants to make the most of their own professional skills and experience.

Lower North Shore Multicultural Network auspiced by North Sydney Community Service t/a Crows Nest Centre – Refugee Week 2024

A Community Forum will be held in Crows Nest for Refugee Week, June 2024, on "Finding Freedom" - what it means to live without fear, to acknowledge human rights, and to celebrate compassion and resilience.

The Kirribilli Centre – Singalong for the Community

A monthly singalong for the community will be held to encourage community engagement, friendships and help reduce social isolation through music.

Greenway Tenants Group Inc - Greenway Community Centre Phone Costs

Telstra wireless system that operates for the benefit of Greenway residents. The system provides internet and email facilities daily for residents who would otherwise be unable to afford internet services. Funding will help to pay the telephone account for the Greenway Community Centre.