Grants

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Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Grants

Penrith City Council offers a range of grants to support and amplify a diverse range of activities and events that support strong and connected communities that are thriving, vibrant, and creative. Council manages and administers community funding through its Community Funding Program. Please note that the content displayed on this webpage(s) is subject to updates and changes without notification. Please check website regularly to stay up to date.

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Key Documents

Please note from 2025-26 grants will operate in two defined rounds. All grants will open in July while those with two rounds will open July and February. Dates for 2024-25 will vary

Key Dates

Grant Writing Workshop

  • This workshop is ideal for beginner grant writers looking to build and improve their grant writing skills.
  • Details to be advised shortly. Watch this space!

Auspicing and working with an Auspicor

Are you looking to enhance your knowledge or skills in auspicing or learn how to better collaborate with community groups? Or are you part of a community group seeking advice on finding or working with an auspicor for community grants or projects? If so, don’t miss this training!

Join us on Thursday, 10 October, to connect with like-minded individuals and hear from a not-for-profit law expert, who will deliver the training in plain language and guide you through key governance aspects of auspicing.

Date: Thursday, 10 October 2024
Location: Online via Zoom (Link and training resources will be sent to you after registration closes)
Time:10am-12pm
Cost: Free

Register here: https://forms.office.com/r/6bEy0rVN5e

Please note that registrations will close once capacity is reached

NB: If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in the online session, please email to inform us.

Grants Information session

 

Community Funding Snapshot

A Snapshot of all the key information for the available Grants. 

Thriving Communities Grant

The Thriving Communities Grant funds organisations and community groups to deliver activities that contribute to creating a healthy, connected and safe Penrith community.

Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant

The Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant funds primary prevention initiatives that target the underlying drivers of domestic and family violence

Magnetic Places Grant

The Magnetic Places Grant funds creative arts activities that magnify resident stories, provide opportunity for creative expression and activate locations across key neighbourhoods.

Local Creativity Grant

Available from July 2025.  

The Local Creativity Grant funds local creative and cultural organisations, groups, and individuals to deliver opportunities for the Penrith community to participate in local creative and cultural life. 

Local Events Grant

The Local Events Grant funds the development and delivery of events that support social cohesion and community wellbeing in the Penrith Local Government Area (LGA).

Additional Funding Opportunities

Penrith City Council also supports a number of additional funding opportunities, see more here.

 

Useful Resources

Templates

Community Funding Process 

Tips and Checklist

Smarty Grants Page

Useful Council Resources

Grant Information Links