Community Sponsorship Program open for applications until 31 October

11 October 2023

Are you interested in helping the Hawkesbury community to build a vibrant, connected, and liveable Hawkesbury? If so, you may be keen to know about Council’s Community Sponsorship Program.

Round one of the Community Sponsorship Program 2023/2024 is open for applications until 31 October. This funding opportunity enables Council to work in partnership with the community to build a vibrant, connected, and liveable Hawkesbury.

There are three categories within the Community Sponsorship Program:

Resilient Hawkesbury - Council may provide funding to community programs that help to build a connected, healthy, inclusive and resilient Hawkesbury. Maximum funding of $3000.

Participation - Financial assistance may be provided to support the participation of residents who have been selected to represent the Hawkesbury in state, national, or international sporting competitions and cultural events. The level of contribution is $150 for individuals and $750 for a team of five or more.

Access to Community Facilities - Not for profit community groups located in the Hawkesbury or providing services to the Hawkesbury, can apply for financial assistance for a subsidy of 50% off the cost of hiring a Council or community facility up to a maximum contribution of $750.

In the 2022/2023 rounds, Council supported over 50 successful applicants through the Community Sponsorship Program.

14 projects were funded under the Resilient Hawkesbury category. This included four local P&C associations, and community organisations that helped the community in a variety of ways such as providing new music stands for a concert band, funding senior’s exercise classes in remote areas, and providing a Community Defibrillator in Lower Portland.

If you would like more information on the Community Sponsorship Program or assistance to apply for this funding in future, see www.hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au/for-residents/community/community-funding or contact Community Services on 4560 4444 or email council@hawkesbury.nsw.gov.au

Please note that it is important to read the Community Sponsorship Program Strategy Document, the assessment matrix, and the FAQs before submitting your application.