2025-26 - Education Access Grant - Round 1

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Eligibility Check

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Grant Objective

The grant aims to:

  • Improve access to education and skills training for individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, including women, low-income families and people living with a disability.
  • Provide educational resources, tutoring, mentorship, and structured programs designed to enhance academic achievement and vocational skills.
  • Facilitate the development of programs that overcome financial barriers to education, ensuring equitable access to learning opportunities.
  • Promote inclusive education through programs that address systemic barriers in formal and informal learning settings.
  • Enhance educational engagement and achievement by focusing on sustainable skill development and long-term academic success.

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