Each financial year, Council invites eligible community and sporting groups and organisations to apply for financial assistance under Section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993.

The Section 356 Grants Program has been in place for more than 20 years, and is designed to aid the continuation of existing local projects or help fund projects that meet the needs of our growing community. The level of funding available under the program is dependent on the project but can be up to $5,000 (GST exclusive) with priority given to those applications that demonstrate benefit to their organisation but also the broader community.

Applications for the 2024/2025 round are now open. Closing Date Friday 31 May 2024.

Eligibility
• Community and Sporting Groups located within the Gunnedah Shire area;
• Applicants must be non-profit and community based;
• Applicants must be incorporated bodies or auspiced by an incorporated organisation;
• The grant sought must be of a non-recurrent nature;
• The grant amount requested must be $5,000 or less (GST Exclusive);
• Projects must not have received funding from the State or Federal Governments or other sources including Council for the same purposes for which Council funds are sought;
• Organisations are ineligible if they currently have an existing written funding Agreement with Council;
• Applicants must clearly indicate which funding stream they are applying under (Community Small Grants OR Sports Small Grants);
• Council encourages applications, which target communities in the outlying villages; and the indigenous community needs; and
• Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community organisations and other multicultural organisations are encouraged to apply;
• Applicants are only eligible for funding once every two (2) years; and
• Organisations under an existing financial Agreement with Council are ineligible to apply.

 Declaration of Expenditure – S356 Small Grants 2023-24 - FILLABLE

Declaration of Expenditure – S356 Small Grants 2024-25 - FILLABLE

Policy

The Section 356 Small Grants Policy (Community and Sports) was reviewed and endorsed by Council on 21 June 2017. Applicants are encouraged to read the Policy in its entirety.

POLICY - Small Grants under Section 356 LGA - Adopted 21 June 2017

Forms

 2024-25 Application_S356-Small Grants_Community Sports - FILLABLE

For more information on the 2024/25 round, contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s Community and Social Planner on (02) 6740 2100 or email council@infogunnedah.com.au.