Grants

Children playing in Happy Hens Community Garden

The Community Grants program has been developed to financially support community groups and not-for-profit organisations to provide innovative and inclusive programs, events and projects in line with our Community Plan.

The program also includes support for individuals selected to compete at a recognised sporting or cultural competition within and outside of metropolitan Sydney.

A total of $20,000 in grant funding is available across two categories:

Community Development (service and program delivery)

$500, $1000 or $1500 per application

Community Assistance (sports and cultural competition)

$150, $250 or $500 per application

Community Grants are not for recurring annual expenses, they are for ‘one-off’ projects, events, pilot programs, or establishment of a group or activity. A project will only be funded once.

Grants for 2024-25 were awarded in November 2024. See list below.

About the program

There are two grant categories available.

Community Development – Service and Program Delivery

($500, $1000 or $1500 per application)

These funds can be used for a new project, to enhance an existing project or purchase equipment or materials.

Council will consider applications from not-for-profit, incorporated organisations that are delivering services to, or organising local cultural or community activities for, participants of which the majority are residents of the Hunters Hill local government area.

These local community organisations would be working towards building a cohesive and connected community, based on the principles of inclusion, community wellbeing and cultural capacity building.

This program is available once annually.

Community Assistance – Sports and Cultural Competition

($150, $250 or $500 per application)

Individuals or sponsoring organisations may apply for a donation to support residents of the Hunters Hill local government area selected to compete at a recognised sporting or cultural competition in metropolitan Sydney, regional NSW, interstate or internationally in accordance with the following scale:

  • Up to $150 for an individual selected to compete in Metropolitan Sydney;

  • Up to $250 for an individual selected to compete outside Sydney in regional NSW; and

  • Up to $500 for an individual selected to compete interstate or internationally.

Applications must be supported by documentation from the sponsoring body detailing selection process and confirming the date and location of the competition.

Applicants are only eligible for one donation in any financial year, whether as a team member or as an individual. Funds must be used for the purpose indicated in the application.

Applicants must be residents of the Hunters Hill local government area. The activity shall be of amateur status – an unpaid rather than professional status.

Program outcomes

The program is designed to meet the following outcomes:

  • Effective and efficient use of resources to assist community groups, and not-for-profit organisations provide events, services and activities for the benefit of the local community.
  • The program includes support for individuals selected to compete at a recognised sporting or cultural competition inside and outside the Sydney metropolitan area in NSW, interstate or internationally.
  • An equitable, transparent process for determining and allocating Council’s grants and donations with appropriate accountabilities for grant recipients.
  • Greater community participation, social inclusion, cohesion and engagement, and improved quality of life for the community of Hunters Hill local government area.

Community grants are not for recurring annual expenses, they are for ‘one-off’ projects or events, pilot programs, or establishment of a group or activity

A project will only be funded once.

Under the Community Assistance (Sports and Cultural Competition) category, applicants are only eligible for one donation in any financial year whether as a team member or as an individual.

Successful grants 2024-25

 Community Development Category

Organisation 

Project

Amount

 Hunters Hill Music 2025 Music season $1500
1st Boronia Scouts Replacement of ropes and bars $1500
Hunters Hill High School P&C Establishment of a Drum core $1500
1st Hunters Hill ScoutGroup Replacement of Windeyer Hall interior walls due to mould $1500
Hunters Hill Croquet Club Replacement of 2 bench seats for the bowling green $500
Hunters Hill Club Upgrade of website to ensure accessibility $1000
Indian Jane Communication Coordination of the 2025 Hunters Hill Vintage Antique & Homewares Fair $1000
Giant Steps A new playgroup program in 2025 $1500
Hunters Hill Sailing Club New VHF marine radios $1000
ECOBEL Compost bins at Woolwich Baths $500
Moocooboola Computer Club Computer training program $500
Hunters Hill Bridge Club New computer $1000
Gladesville Occasional Care New equipment $500
 Total  $13,500
 
Community Assistance Category (Sports & Cultural Competitions)    
William Bailey NSW School Sport Australia track and Field Championships $500
Isla Hebert National acrobatics gymnastics event $500
 Total  $1000
 Overall Total  $14,500

Successful Grants 2023-24

Organisation 

Project

Amount

 Stryder Depot equipment - ladder, tool kit, battery tester, jump starter, etc $1500
1st Hunters Hill Scouts Kitchen roller shutter supply and installation $1500
Happy Hens Defibrillator machine and cabinet for Henley $1500
Hunters Hill Sailing Club Safety Boat Upgrade $1500
Ryde Hunters Hill Life Education Inc. Purchase a new Healthy Harold puppet - used for educational purposes and is hand made $1500
Hunters Hill Music 'Beethoven's Letters' - season opening featuring John Bell $1500
St George Community Housing Blandville Court Community Garden Replacement Project – Communal Seating Area $1500
Hunters Hill Croquet Club Replacement equipment $1000
1st Hunters Hill Scouts National Recycling Week Reuse & Repair Festival $1500
Gladesville Occasional Child Care Centre Inc Playmats for children $1500
ECOBEL Restoration of embankment at Woolwich Baths $1000
Hunters Hill Historical Society Purchase and delivery of a large bookcase $500
Gladesville Gymnastics Club Fundraising and Event Kit - will include two large cooler bins, utensils, containers and consumables for fundraising barbecues, participation in community events, such as Moocooboola, and club events $500
Hunters Hill Bridge Club Bridge for the Future - replace old tables or get a new projector $1000

Shared Reading NSW

Life, the Universe and Stories - social programs are a series of group or individual sessions aimed at improving quality of life of people living in aged care, residential homes and other institutions  $1500
U3A - University of the Third Age Update IT equipment - laptop, microphone, speakers and assorted accessories (Panel requested U3A to specify equipment to be acquitted)  $1500
 Total  $20,000

Successful Grants 2022-23

Organisation 

Project

Amount

Elpis Foundation of Australia   Website Development - Advertising and Printing Material  $1500
Road Safety Education Limited  RYDA Road Safety Education for young Hunters Hill drivers  $1500
 Easy Care Gardening Inc  Improving older people's safety and access to their own garden  $1500
 1st Boronia Scout Group  Replace/upgrade personal floatation devices  $1500
 Giant Steps Australia  Vocational education program for autistic children and adults  $1500
Hunters Hill Croquet Club   Defibrillator  $1500
1st Hunters Hill Scout Group  Boat Shed security and safety upgrades and repairs  $1500
ECOBEL 1000L rainwater tank with solar pump, guttering on shed and solar panels for the pump  $1500
Rotary Club of Hunters Hill PA speaker system equipment to assist in community meetings, fundraisings, presentations and community group meetings  $1500
St George Community
Housing (SGCH)
 Build Your Balance at Blandville (health and well-being exercise program)  $1500
Ryde Hunters Hill Netball Club - Halos
 Halos on Tour (mini gala day with a regional junior netball club) $1500
Cornucopia Art Group
Gladesville Hospital
 Art materials and framing costs $1500 
Gladesville Occasional Child Care Centre Inc  Play equipment for children  $1000
Probus Club of Hunters Hill
and District Inc
 Multimedia movie projector  $1000
Hunters Hill Preschool Outdoor tables and bench seats for children  $1000
Hunters Hill Historical Society  Visual display (television monitor and USB drive)  $1000
   Total $20,000

Successful Grants 2021-22

Organisation 

Project

Amount

Hunters Hill Ryde Mens Shed New Tools $750
Probus Club of Hunters Hill Projector $750
Streetwork Australia Change your course program $1500
1stHunters Hill Scout Group  Life vest and Paddles $1500 
Gladesville Occasional Care Fire Engine Mat $1000
Stryder Incorporated Outdoor furniture $1500
Easy Care Gardening Tools and program support for volunteer gardeners $1336.28
Hunters Hill High School New oven for P and C canteen $1500
1stBoronia Scout Group  Hot water installation and dishwasher $1500
Joubert Singers Record and release Australian songs $1500

Successful Grants 2020-21

Organisation 

Project

Amount

2RRR  Website update $1500
Anglican Parish of Hunters Hill  Small bird habitat $1500
 Boronia Park P and C BPPS Rock band equipment $1500
Gladesville Occasional Care Mud kitchen $1000
Hunters Hill State Emergency Service CCTV and building security $1500
Hunters Hill Bridge Club  Equipment $1082
Hunters Hill Historical Society Digitise the transport materials of the society’s collection $1400
1st Boronia Scout Group Orienteering and first aid   $861
1st Hunters Hill Scout Group  Lockable cabinets for cleaning and other supplies  $1419
Ryde Eastwood Touch Football  Establish a touch football competition in the Hunters Hill LGA  $1500
Stryder  Car seats to enable safe transportation of children


 $1500
 The Happy Hens A square eftpos terminal for The Coffee Project  $450