Community Grants Program

Applications for our annual Community Assistance Grants Program for the 2025-2026 financial year are now open.

Funding of up to $10,000 is available to not-for-profit organisations for one-off projects and services that support and enhance the wellbeing of Lane Cove residents and the community.

Council allocates its limited funds based on community need and program impact. Community need is assessed using Council’s strategic planning documents including Council’s Cultural Plan and Community Strategic Plan: Liveable Lane Cove 2035.

Further information about the grants program including eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in Council's Community Assistance Grants - Guidelines and Information for Applicants and Council's Financial Assistance to Community Groups Policy.

Applications must be submitted online - hard copy or emailed applications will not be accepted. Apply through SmartyGrants. To start the grant application, register first. Instructions on how to complete the application are included once you have registered.

For further information please call Susan Heyne, Manager Community Services on 9911 3592 or email sheyne@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 4:00pm, Monday 3 March 2025. 

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Applications for our annual Cultural Venue Hire Subsidy Program for the 2025 - 2026 are now open.

This subsidy provides up to $4,000 for venue hire fees for not-for-profit performance groups to utilise larger performance spaces.

Further information about the program including eligibility and assessment criteria can be found in Council's Cultural Venue Hire Subsidy Program 2025/26 – Guidelines and Information for Applicants and Council's Financial Assistance to Community Groups Policy.

Applications must be submitted online. A copy of the online questions is included in the Guidelines and Information for Applicants.

• Complete your online application for 2025/26

For further information please contact Council’s Manager – Communications & Cultural Programs on 9911 3613 or scorry@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

Applications close 17 March 2025.

ClubGRANTS for 2025-2026 are now open

ClubGRANTS Category 1 grants are focused on supporting community organisations and activities within the Lane Cove area. Funding is for expenditure on specific community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities.

Priority is given to expenditure on projects and services that contribute to the welfare and broader social fabric of the local Lane Cove community, and that are aimed at improving the living standards of low income and disadvantaged people.

The participating club for Lane Cove ClubGRANTS is The Alcott which is part of the Norths Collective who are administering the ClubGRANTS program. Lane Cove Council is a member of the Local Committee.

Applications can only be submitted online via the ClubGRANTS website. Successful applicants will be advised by the Alcott Club.

For further information visit the ClubGRANTS website www.clubgrants.com.au.

Applications close 5:00pm, Friday 31 May 2025.