Community Financial Assistance Program

Community Financial Assistance Program

Does your community organisation have a great idea for a community project or program in the Richmond Valley?

Council’s Community Financial Assistance Program provides funding to support local activities and initiatives that:

  • benefit the local community
  • help community groups achieve their goals
  • align with our Community Strategic Plan

Funding available

Grants are available from $100 and up to $5000. Council allocates approximately $40,000 per rounds, in accordance with Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 and Council Policy No. 1.2 – Community Financial Assistance Program.

Application rounds

There are two funding rounds each financial year:

  • Round 1 – opens in September
  • Round 2 – opens in March

Apply for 2025/2026 Round One


Acquittal requirements

Organisations which receive funding are required to complete an evaluation report (acquittal form here) within 12 months of receiving funding. This ensures accountability and helps Council continue to support meaningful community projects


Contact

Resilience and Community Grants Coordinator – Marie Cullen
Phone: (02) 6660 0328
Email: marie.cullen@richmondvalley.nsw.gov.au

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