2025-26 - Connected Communities Grant - Round 1

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Eligibility Check

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Grant Objective

The grant aims to:
• Support the establishment of new programs or services that cater to marginalised groups, aimed at removing barriers faced in accessing essential resources and opportunities.
• Improve early intervention strategies that support at-risk individuals and families before they experience social exclusion or crisis.
• Enhance community participation by funding programs that foster social connections and reduce isolation.
• Improve health and wellbeing by increasing access to physical and mental health services, addressing preventable health conditions, and promoting healthier lifestyles.
• Strengthen access to essential services that support social inclusion, housing stability, mental health and overall community wellbeing.
• Promote awareness, address misconceptions and reduce stigma by supporting initiatives, campaigns, and programs that challenge negative perceptions of marginalised groups, including people experiencing homelessness, mental health challenges, or social isolation.

Applicants Please Read

Before completing this application form, you should have read the program guidelines

This grant program offers funding up to $15,000.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It is important that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact Community Grants Team at communitygrants@cumberland.nsw.gov.au or 02 8757 9128.

If you do contact us throughout the application process, please quote the application number below.

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Is this application for a new project or for the significant expansion of an existing project? * Required
Ongoing and retrospective projects will not be funded.
Is your organisation (or auspicor) a not-for-profit, community based organisation? * Required
If no, your organisation is not eligible.
Will residents of Cumberland LGA be the primary beneficiaries or participants in this project? * Required
If no, your organisation is not eligible.
Will you (or your auspice) be able to provide proof of appropriate insurance including public liability insurance (minimum of $10 million liability)? * Required

Disclaimer

Funding may be available beyond 8 to 10 weeks after the round closes and subject to Council’s approval. * Required