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Saturday 8 August 2026
Updated 10:35 pm AEST

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Community Strengthening Grants now open

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Council's Community Strengthening Grants Program reopened for applications on Saturday 1 August, with local groups able to apply for up to $7,000 across three categories: Healthy Connected Community, Community Inclusion, and Environment and Sustainability. Council says $50,000 is available in 2026 and encourages groups to discuss applications with its Community Grants team early. Applications close at 2pm on Monday 31 August 2026.

Why it matters: Local clubs and community groups have until the end of August to seek funding for projects and programs.