Camden Council is proud to announce the next round of Camden Council’s Community Grants is now open.

The round is open until 1 October 2021 and eligible community groups can apply for funding in one of the following categories:

• Community Small Grants (incorporating Sport and Recreation), with up to $6,500 available to not-for-profit community groups and organisations;
• Community Sponsorship for Events held between January and June 2022;
• Cultural Performance Subsidy for Camden Civic Centre and Julia Reserve Youth and Community Centre, for programs held between January and June 2022; and
• Cultural Activation Seed Grants, for artists and art organisation programs held between January and June 2022.

Council is also hosting information sessions, for eligible community groups and individuals wishing to learn more about the process and ask any questions. Over the next two weeks, the following sessions will be held on:

• Monday 13 September:
• 5-5.45pm: Cultural Performance Subsidy and Cultural Activation grant information session; and
• 6-6.45pm:  Community Small Grants and Sponsorship information session.
• Tuesday 14 September:
• 10-10.45am:Cultural Performance Subsidy and Cultural Activation grant information session; and
• 11-11.45am: Community Small Grants and Sponsorship information session.
• Monday 21 September:
• 5-5.45pm: Cultural Performance Subsidy and Cultural Activation grant information session; and
• 6-6.45pm:  Community Small Grants and Sponsorship information session
• Tuesday 22 September:
• 10-10.45am:Cultural Performance Subsidy and Cultural Activation grant information session; and
• 11-11.45am: Community Small Grants and Sponsorship information session.

Mayor of Camden, Cr Therese Fedeli, said it was important to continue to support the community, particularly through such unprecedented times.

“Council is incredibly proud to provide financial assistance to not-for-profit community groups, organisations and individuals that provide services and programs to residents in the Camden area,” Cr Fedeli said.

“Our Community Grants are a staple, no matter what is going around us. But, given the turbulent times we’re experiencing with the current COVID-19 outbreak and the related restrictions, these grants are even more important for those who are supporting our local community.

“Our residents deserve to have the best events, support programs and opportunities close to home, and we’re proud that Council can assist to make this happen.”

This round of Community Grants includes funding from the $113.8 million third stage of Council’s Community Support Package, designed to help the Camden community get back on its feet after the turbulence caused by COVID-19.

For more information on the program and to register for an online session, visit camden.nsw.gov.au/community/grants