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About our Community Grants Program.

Find the details about our 2026-2027 Community Grants Program.

Community Grants Program

Cumberland City Council is pleased to launch a new round of its Community Grants Program for 2026/2027.

The program aims to support initiatives that enhance community safety, build social connection and promote social inclusion across our local area. It provides grant funding across five key streams to help individuals and organisations deliver initiatives that strengthen our community.

Round 1

Opens: 9am, Monday 27 July 2026
Closes: 5pm, Monday 31 August 2026

Round 2

Opens: 9am, Monday 8 February 2027
Closes: 5pm, Monday 15 March 2027

 

Click the icons below to explore the available grant streams for this round and how to apply:

Connected Communities Grant

The Connected Communities Grant provides financial support for projects that focus on early intervention, prevention, and the delivery of services that cater to marginalised communities in Cumberland.

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Education Access Grant

The Education Access Grant supports initiatives that aim to reduce educational disparities, focusing on providing access to quality education and skill-building opportunities for disadvantaged groups.

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Safer Communities Grant

Safer Communities Grant

The Safer Communities Grant aligns with Council’s Community Safety and Crime Prevention Plan and Domestic and Family Violence Action Plan to fund innovative, evidence-based projects that enhance community safety, reduce crime, and support individuals affected by DFV.

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Event Support Grant

The Event Support Grant provides financial support for one-off events that foster social cohesion and community participation, ensuring all residents have equal opportunities to engage and connect. 

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Hardship Assistance for Children and Youth in Education and Sport

The Hardship Assistance for Children and Youth in Education and Sport Grant supports families facing financial difficulties, helping to ensure their children can continue participating in community life.

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Community Grants Useful Resources

Community Grants Useful Resources

Council has prepared a collection of useful resources that may help with your grant application.

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More information and advice

For more information and further advice on the Community Grants program, contact the Grants Team by:

Email - communitygrants@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Phone - 02 8757 9000

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Acknowledgement of Traditional Custodians

Cumberland City Council acknowledges the Darug Nation and People as Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Cumberland Local Government Area (LGA) is situated and pays respect to Aboriginal Elders both past, present and future. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the First Peoples of Australia. Cumberland City Council also acknowledges other Aboriginal, and Torres Strait Islander Peoples living in the Cumberland LGA and reaffirms that we will work closely with all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to advance reconciliation within the area.

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