Community organisations, individuals, and local businesses who have a project, event, or great idea for the local community are invited to apply for funding under Wagga Wagga City Council’s Annual Grants Program.
Each financial year, Wagga Wagga City Council makes funds available under the Annual Grants Program to support local not-for-profit cultural, recreational, and community groups, and in some categories for individuals and local businesses. The aim of the Annual Grants Program is to support a wide range of activities that support our community.
The Annual Grants Program has been developed to align with the Community Strategic Plan 2040.
The 2025/26 Annual Grants Program opens on Monday 24 February at 9:00am and closes on Monday 5 May at 11:59pm.
Categories
Grant funding is available under 10 categories:
Program Information
Applications open via SmartyGrants online portal | Monday 24 February 2025 at 9am |
Community consultations session | Friday 4 April 2025 between 10am - 12pm Please register for the session by emailing grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au or calling Barbara Barclay on 1300 292 442. |
Applications close | Monday 5 May 2025 at 11:59pm |
Assessment period | June 2025 |
Councillors meet | Monday 21 July 2025 |
Notification to applicants | August 2025 |
Deadline for completion of funded activities | 30 June 2026 |
Read the information
Read the Annual Grants Program 2025/26 Guidelines
Read the Community Strategic Plan 2040 and identify the guiding principles and objectives that connect with your application.
Consult with grant officer
All applicants must consult with the Grants Officer relevant to their project category and are encouraged to attend the in-person Consultation Session held at Council. Bring your project ideas and any supporting documentation, including quotes and budget details, to get advice and information to help you make a competitive grant submission.
Complete and submit the application
Access the online application form
For technical issues, please contact SmartyGrants technical support desk on 03 9320 6888 between Monday – Friday 9am to 5pm or by email service@smartygrants.com.au.
Submit the application by the closing date Monday 5 May 2025 at 11:59pm.
Community Programs & Projects:
Victoria Lowe - lowe.victoria@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Recreational & Community Facilities:
Josh Walsh - walsh.joshua@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Neighbourhood & Rural Villages:
Victoria Lowe - lowe.victoria@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Rural Halls:
Luke Fitzgerald - fitzgerald.luke@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Arts, Culture & Creative Industries:
Lauren Reynolds - reynolds.lauren@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Local Heritage:
Emma Molloy - molloy.emma@wagga.nsw.gov.au / Alicia Iacono - iacono.alicia@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Events:
Emma Corbett - corbett.emma@wagga.nsw.gov.au / Amy McDonnell – mcdonnell.amy@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Environment:
Samantha Pascall - pascall.samantha@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Youth Programs & Projects:
Melissa Fattore - fattore.melissa@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Small Business:
Sue Hanrahan - hanrahan.sue@wagga.nsw.gov.au
If your preference is to contact the grant officer by phone please contact Wagga Wagga City Council on 1300 292 442 to assist.
Successful applicants
If your application is successful, you need to submit an Invoice or Tax Invoice depending on the status of your organisation.
Successful applicants information
More information
Related publications
Smarty Grants Help Guide for Applicants
Need help?
If you need assistance or have any questions regarding the Annual Grants Program, please contact Council's Grants Administrator on 1300 292 442 or email grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au.