Each financial year, Wagga Wagga City Council makes funds available under its Annual Grants Program for local non-profit community groups, individuals and small business' within the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area.
The program assists recipients to deliver quality programs, events and projects which support the community and enhance wellbeing.
The Annual Grants Program 2024/25 opens for applications on Monday 19 February 2024 and closes on Monday 6 May 2024 at 11:59pm.
If you are interested in applying for a grant, contact Grants Administrator Jessica Payne on 1300 292 442 or email grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au for advice!
Categories
There are 10 categories that you can apply for grant funding under.
Program Information
| Applications open | Monday 19 February 2024 at 9am |
| Community consultations session | Thursday 14 March 2024 10am to 12pm Please register for the session by emailing grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au or calling Jessica Payne on 1300 292 442. |
| Applications close | Monday 6 May 2024 at 11:59pm |
| Assessment period | June 2024 |
| Councillors meet | July 2024 |
| Notification to applicants | August 2024 |
| Deadline for completion of funded activities | 30 June 2025 |
Community Programs & Projects:
Victoria Lowe - lowe.victoria@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Recreational & Community Facilities:
Josh Walsh - walsh.joshua@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Neighbourhood & Rural Village:
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:
Hayden Bousfield - bousfield.hayden@wagga.nsw.gov.au or Emma Molloy - molloy.emma@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Events:
Emma Corbett - corbett.emma@wagga.nsw.gov.au / Georgia England - england.georgia@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Environment:
Samantha Pascall - pascall.samantha@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Youth Programs & Projects:
Alex Osgood - osgood.alexandra@wagga.nsw.gov.au / 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.
Read the information
Read the Annual Grants Program guidelines (PDF, 706.4 KB)
Read the Community Strategic Plan 2040 and identify the guiding principle and objectives that connect to your application.
Consult with grant officer
All applicants are encouraged to attend the consultation session to discuss their project with the grant officer relevant to their category, to get advice and information to help them to ensure they are able to 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 6 May 2024 by 11:59pm.
Successful applicants
If your application is successful, there are a number of requirements you will have to fulfil.
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 Jessica Payne, Grants Administrator on 1300 292 442 or email grants@wagga.nsw.gov.au.