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Grants and Funding

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Council Donations and Funds
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Overview

Council and other external bodies provide a variety of grant and funding opportunities throughout the year to support community achievement in a number of social, sporting, cultural and environmental initiatives.

The diversity in grant and funding opportunities ensures there is something for everyone who has an idea or program that strengthens our community and our environment.

Donations are made at the discretion of Council and are subject to available funding. Eligibility does not guarantee receiving a donation.

The Community Grants and Donations Summary(PDF, 2MB) gives an overview of our grants and funding program.

Council Donations and Funds

How to Apply

Fairfield City Council offers a number of funds to individuals, community groups and not-for-profit organisations throughout the year to support community achievement in a number of social, sporting, cultural and environmental initiatives.

Donations are made at the discretion of Council and are subject to available funding. Eligibility does not guarantee receiving a donation.

Further information is available from Manager Governance and Legal on 9725 0222.

Applications in writing should be addressed to:

Manager Governance & Legal
Fairfield City Council
PO Box 21
Fairfield NSW 1860

The following details must be included:

Name of person or organisation
Contact details including physical and postal address, phone numbers and email address
Purpose of the donation
Amount
An indication of the total expenses/budget for the project and, if necessary, documentary evidence to support the purpose of the donation, e.g. in the case where a purchase of equipment is sought, the inclusion of two written quotes for the desired equipment
Payment details
Two references supporting the requesting person/organisation, as well as the need/justification for the donation

If successful in receiving the grant, applicants must provide a receipt of funds received. Applicants must acknowledge Council's contribution at any event or in written documentation associated with it. At the end of the activity, applicants must write to Council with a report on the activity or event (including a photograph if available).

Community Volunteer Fund

The Community Volunteer Fund provides financial support of up to $1,000 to support existing or new community programs by volunteers and community groups within Fairfield City.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(PDF, 160KB)

Councillors' Donations Fund

The Councillors' Donations Fund provides financial support of between $200 and $2,000 to community groups and not-for-profit organisations based in Fairfield City to support public purpose activities such as charities, economic development or help build communities.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(PDF, 149KB)

Cultural Event Sponsorship Fund

The Cultural Event Sponsorship Fund provides financial support of up to $2,500 to enable community groups to seek financial assistance towards inclusive cultural events that demonstrate social and economic benefits to Fairfield City.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(PDF, 48KB)

Language and Cultural Awareness Fund

The Language and Cultural Awareness Fund provides financial support of up to $1,000 for programs, activities or events within Fairfield City that help residents improve or practice their English language skills and/or develops cultural awareness programs.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(PDF, 241KB)

Mayoral Community Benefit Fund

The Mayoral Community Benefit Fund provides financial support to individuals and community groups for deserving or worthy causes that support the Fairfield community. This fund covers areas where other donation schemes or grants are not suitable or available.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(PDF, 137KB)

Mayoral Donations Fund

The Mayoral Donations Fund provides small one-off donations of up to $500 to individuals and groups within Fairfield City who build communities and help individuals achieve their full potential.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(PDF, 149KB)

Mayoral Scholarship Fund

The Mayoral Scholarship Fund provides financial support of up to $2000 for academic, artistic, sporting or special needs to achieve their ambitions in order to realise a demonstrable commitment to the local community.

Provides financial support to persons in need for the purpose of furthering their education or gaining skills to become successful and to make a difference in the community.

Applications open August every year.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA(PDF, 123KB)

MAYORAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM(PDF, 28KB)

Community Development Grants

The Community Development Grants Program provides funding to not-for-profit community organisations that are based and/or operating within the Fairfield Local Government Area and/or principally servicing Fairfield residents. There are two rounds (March and September) each year.

Apply on Smarty Grants for the Community Development Grants program below.

Apply today

Download the Community Grants Program Guidelines(PDF, 3MB).

For more information contact Council's Customer Service team on 9725 0222 or email grants@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au.

Community Capacity Building

Community Capacity Building grants support emerging needs within our community and projects that facilitate and build community connections and capacity. It’s a good source of funding to try a pilot or develop an innovative solution.