Annual Grants Program

The Art Factory (Riverina Community College) – $4,194
On the Move - a series of 12 inclusive printmaking workshops designed to create welcoming, friendly, and creative spaces in aged care facilities and childcare centres.

Arthur Wicks – $5,500
The Andromeda Series project to install a series of new painted objects in the TAFE Gallery 43.

Wagga Wagga Community Band – $1,923
Equipment required for use by Band members at performances and practice sessions.

Brittany Hefren – $6,633
Wonder Seekers - a 12-week project that commissions four local artists from diverse disciplines (writing, photography, illustration, and poetry).

Wagga Wagga Art Society – $1,428
A workshop offering participants a practical introduction to the techniques and visual language of the Impressionist art movement.

Riverina Conservatorium of Music (RCM) – $5,832
Purchase of Removeable Staging for use on and off site by the RCM and its partners, for the benefit of the City of Wagga Wagga.

St Aidan’s Presbyterian Church Wagga Wagga – $4,000
Update of venue toilet facilities to make them accessible for people with disabilities.

NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) – $7,500
Program to engage newly arrived women from refugee and asylum-seeking backgrounds to access culturally appropriate and structured swimming and water safety classes, trauma-informed yoga, and mindfulness sessions.

Riverina Woodworkers Club – $3,907
Improve the club’s shed footprint to better utilise existing equipment.

Wagga Wagga Burmese Christian Church Music Program – $1,564
Purchase of musical equipment.

Multicultural Council of Wagga Wagga – $5,529
Support the growth of the Wagga Wagga Multicultural World Cup event with the addition of a women’s tournament.

Albury Wodonga Regional FoodShare – $7,500
Enhance food relief efforts in Wagga Wagga through increased access to food supplies for local agencies.

Currawananna Forest First Nations, Allies, Advocates, Friends, and Landcare Group – $5,000
A ceremonial cultural burn in Currawananna State Forest and revegetation of the area, offering wider community participation in a Walk on Country / Return to Country.

Women in Business Wagga Wagga – $5,000
Annual key speaker event as part of this organisation’s initiatives to inspire, educate, and empower women in the community.

Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga – $3,726.57
For the Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga Bookfair.

Wagga City Rugby Club – $7,500
Wagga City Rugby Club’s 75th Anniversary Multicultural Day 2026.

Bidgee Strawberries & Cream – $7,500
A new seasonal family-friendly event to celebrate the start of the strawberry picking season.

Ian Whitney – $5,175
The Wagga Weekender Music Festival celebrating contemporary Australian music in April 2026, featuring 36 artists.

Wagga Wagga and District Football Trust – $7,500
Australian Women’s Football Match in Wagga Wagga between two teams from the Australian Women’s Football Competition - Melbourne Victory and Canberra United.

Fishing for Kyan – $5,580.88
Community Fishing Day event to raise funds for The Brain Foundation (aneurysm research) and programs for the youth of Wagga Wagga.

Joel Hornby (Omnia Inclusive Employment Solutions) – $6,017.55
Mental Health and Wellbeing Expo to bring together more than 40 stallholders from around Wagga Wagga and surrounds.

Active Farmers – $5,000
Active Farmers ‘Run for Resilience’, a challenging, fun, and family friendly event providing inspiration and motivation for local and surrounding communities to keep active.

Dindima Aboriginal Football Club – $3,000
The Dindima 9’s Knockout rugby league event held annually on the Australia Day long weekend.

Madeline Clark – $7,500
Repairs to the façade of Kyeamba Station main building.

Ladysmith P & C Committee – $4,000
'Flow for Life: Gentle Movement for Inner Vitality' program to improve wellbeing and community engagement.

Playgroup NSW Limited – $7,500
A First Nations Early Childhood Expo, dedicated to supporting the unique needs of Aboriginal children and their families.

Wagga Wagga Society of the Holy Child Jesus – $6,000
The Sinulog Festival: A Philippine Barrio Fiesta is a fusion of the Philippine Street festival and the world-famous Sinulog Festival.

Chin Community of Wagga Wagga – $4,737
Purchase of catering equipment and sound equipment to provide the community with the ability to independently host events and celebrations.

Defence Shed Wagga Wagga – $3,096
Purchase and installation of shelving, tool storage, and first aid supplies to support the safe and functional setup of a new community workshop.

Wagga City Wanderers Football Club – $921
Canteen renovation to upgrade efficiency and provide a more appropriate surface for food preparation.

Wagga Wagga City Cats Cricket Club – $4,110
Additional cricket pitch to accommodate the junior program.

Oura Progress Association – $4,331
Oura Skate Park enhancements through provision of lights and seating.

Wagga Wagga Junior Rugby League – $3,681
Extension of fencing at Parramore Park to fully enclose the facility.

Wagga Disc Golf – $6,320
Installation of a beginner-friendly, 12 basket disc golf course, with scope to develop intermediate / competition level layouts at Rawlings Reserve.

Turvey Park Girl Guide Support Group – $1,292
To purchase equipment to improve the security and use of the Guide Hall.

Shaw Street Children's Centre – $3,680
Replacement of wooden doors with a door that meets all fire safety regulations.

Playgroup NSW – $4,265
Ngurra Hub backyard upgrade project.

Wagga Wagga Athletics & Little Athletics Club – $1,400
Purchase and install reverse cycle split system air conditioning.

Euberta Public Hall – $2,350
Replacement and repair of kitchen sink plumbing.

Tarcutta CWA – $8,240
Update of kitchen.

Humula Citizens Sports Club – $10,000
Replacement of carpet in the main bar and pool table area.

Mangoplah Public Hall Land Manager – $4,410
Replacement of kitchen lino.

Rewild Water Kefir – $3,345.20
Purchase of equipment to support growth and sustainability of the business.

Killer Pies (Roseleigh Manor) – $7,000
Purchase of equipment to enhance commercial kitchen facilities.

Vortex Entertainment– $3,230
Purchase of equipment to enhance customer experience.

Pearl Home Care Murrumbidgee – $1,692.37
Upgrade of clinic room with essential clinical equipment to support the expansion of allied health and nursing services.

Southern Sports Academy – $4,295
Indigenous Talent Identification Day to identify, support, and elevate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander athletes aged 13–17 years.

Youth Circular Lids Initiative bringing like-minded youth together to form a cohesive community.

Heaps Decent – $5,795
The Queer Studio, a transformative performance program for trans and queer teens (aged 13-19 years).