Community Grants

These grants are offered twice per year to provide funding support to community groups and organisations in their endeavours to establish, strengthen and/or implement projects which will benefit the Leeton Shire Community. 

Timeline for Community Strengthening Grants

Round 1

Opens – 1 September
Closes – 31 October
Announced – after November Council meeting

Round 2

Opens – 1 March
Closes – 30 April
Announced – after May Council meeting

Application form

Community Strengthening Grants Round 2 Applications are now open from 1st March - 30 April 2025

Grant Writing Assistance Workshops will be held by the Community Development Coordinator at the Leeton Shire Library on: 

Monday 17 March & Monday 24 March 5-7pm in the Yellow Room 

Walk ins accepted please bring a digital or hardcopy of your organisations: public liability insurance, quotes & letter of support for your application

For further enquiries about these sessions or assistance with your grant application please email maddyc@leeton.nsw.gov.au 

Quick Response Grants are capped at a maximum of $2000.

These grants are provided for the purpose of supporting activities that arise unexpectedly, with limited notice, outside the window of the twice yearly Community Strengthening Grants Scheme.

Quick Response Grant funds are expended for 2024/2025FY 

Youth Development Grants are offered at a set amount of $250 and are available to support high achievement in a cultural, academic or sporting activity that requires attendance at a State, National or International level event.

Applications are closed for the 2024/25 Financial Year. 

If you would like to receive further clarification please phone Community Development Coordinator Maddy Routley on (02) 6953 0911.

It is essential to discuss your proposed application with Council staff in advance of submitting your application. This will increase your opportunity for success.

Please note that grant applications must be lodged to Council three weeks prior to a Council Meeting in order to be considered. *Events/activities must occur after the meeting date.

Please refer to the Council Meeting Schedule. 

Need more info?

For more information please read the Community Grants Program Guidelines(PDF, 253KB), or please contact Council on 02 6953 0911 or email council@leeton.nsw.gov.au.