Funding for projects that enhance social connection, cultural vibrancy, health and wellbeing and environmental sustainability.
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Community Grants provide funding (financial and In kind) of up to $5000 to support initiatives, programs, events and activities delivered by local, not-for-profit organisations, artists, and community groups. This program supports initiatives that enhance social, cultural, health, wellbeing and environmental sustainability outcomes for the Kiama community and its visitors.
The program aims:
To partner with and support community groups, artists and organisations to develop and deliver projects that improve health, wellbeing, quality of life and community connectedness
Provide and promote opportunities for the community to engage in regular physical activity, healthy living, mental health support, creative expression and active participation in arts and culture
Enhance social, cultural or sustainable outcomes for local communities.
Explore innovative practices (including arts, interdisciplinary collaboration and sustainable initiatives) that advances Kiama’s cultural profile, environmental health and overall health, wellbeing and quality of life for the wider community.
Advance the professional learning, collaboration, mentoring opportunities and educational outcomes for artists.
Push the boundaries for community engagement with the arts through interactive, immersive and cutting-edge art experiences.
Demonstrate inclusive practices that actively engage our diverse community i.e. gender, sexual and cultural diversity, ability and age.
Funding pool for the Community Grants Program is $27,000.
Find out more and apply via the website. See also Council's Grant, Donation and Sponsorship Guidelines.
Interested not-for-profit community organisations, community groups and artists, are encouraged to attend Council’s online Grants Information Session on Wednesday 9 September at 12.30pm. To register book here
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