Small Community Event Grants

Gerringong Lions BBQ

Available bi-annually, this program will offer $6,000 each round, with applications of between $250 and $2,000 per event/program. 

Applications for Round 2 closed on Sunday 18 February, 2024.

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To be considered eligible for this funding an individual, group or organisation must:

  • Be based within the Municipality of Kiama
  • Be incorporated or auspiced by an incorporated organisation
  • Be not-for-profit (Council may request the submission of the most recent annual financial report)
  • Demonstrate how the donation will:
    • Benefit the Municipality of Kiama
    • Strengthen the Kiama community
    • Contribute to Council’s goal of a socially just and inclusive community.
  • Demonstrate that any monies raised through events or activities associated with the donation will be used or distributed to benefit the Kiama community
  • Not be the recipient of any other financial or other type of assistance from Council for the same event or project
  • Not be raising funds on behalf of another group which is itself a recipient of financial assistance from Council, State or Federal Government. 

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1.Apply

Applications for Round 2 are nowclosed.

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Step 2.Notification

Applicants will be informed via email.

Round 1 recipients (2023)

Red Cross

Fun Run

$1,000

Gerringong Lions Club

Motorfest/Car Show

$920

Jamberoo Football Club

Jamberoo 7s

$1,000

Gerringong Bowlo

Carols

$500

Gerringong Anglican Church

Carols

$500

Jamberoo Youth Hall Association Inc

Celebration of Youth and Heritage

$750

Gerringong Community Garden

Expansion

$250

Kiama-Shellharbour Camera Club

Photographic Exhibition

$550

Kiama Leagues Club

Carols

$2,000

Kiama Jamberoo Uniting Church

Carols

$500

Life Together

Dealing with Disappointment

$350

CWA Evening Branch

Anzac Day biscuits

$500

Jamberoo Croquet Club

Autumn Carnival

$250

Kiama Community Radio

Vintage Vibrations

$1,430