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Community Grants Advisory Desk Sessions and Resources

Explore a wide range of resources, including information sessions and workshops aimed at enhancing your community grants writing skills.

Community Grants Advisory Desk Sessions

Learn more about Cumberland Community Grants and book a face-to-face session to discuss your project and grant application.

At this session you can discuss:

  • Available streams
  • Eligibility to apply
  • Application processes
  • Timeframes and submission periods

Book a one-on-one Session


Online Seminar

Understanding and Applying for Cumberland City Council's Community Grants - Online Seminar

Join us for a comprehensive guide on Council's Community Grants Program. This seminar is ideal for those who are new to Council's application process.

When: Wednesday, 13 November 2024, from 10am to 11am.
Where: Online

Please register to receive the link.

Book now


Grant Writing Skills Development

Join us for a free Grant Writing Workshop designed to help community organisations secure funding. This workshop will provide participants with:

  • A step-by-step guide to preparing successful grant applications
  • Insights into both public and private sector grants
  • Practical tips on budgeting and navigating grant jargon
  • Expert advice on project planning, strategy, and sustainability
  • A chance to ask questions and get feedback from the facilitator

Suitable for community groups and non-profits looking to enhance their grant writing skills.

When: Tuesday, 5 November 2024, from 9:30am to 12:30pm
Where: The Granville Centre - 1 Memorial Drive Granville, NSW 2142

Bookings are essential!

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Resources

Project planning tools

A project work plan is a great way for you to develop a project idea and assists us with the assessment of your funding application.

A project plan allows you to list all the tasks and activities you will need to do in order to deliver your project and demonstrates to assessors the level of planning you have undertaken. You can create your own project plan or use the below tools:

Other community training opportunities

Inviting a Councillor to your event

If you have received funding from the Cumberland Community Grants Program you can invite the Mayor and Councillors to your project event or activity. 

Simply complete the fillable Inviting a Council Official form and email it to council@cumberland.nsw.gov.au

Be sure to specify:

  • the name of the project that you received funding for, to which the event or activity relates to
  • if you wish a Councillor to speak at your event or activity.

Due to very full schedules, there is no guarantee that Councillors will be available to attend your event, however, we will notify you by your RSVP date which Councillors are available to attend.

How to become an Incorporated Group

Are you and your community members looking to formalise your group to access more funding opportunities? Consider becoming an incorporated nonprofit!

Incorporation provides your community group or association with legal recognition as an entity separate from its members. This status offers protection against personal liability for the group’s debts or obligations. Additionally, as an incorporated nonprofit, your group must comply with relevant legislation and cannot distribute profits, ensuring that all resources are dedicated to your community’s goals.

To find out more about becoming an Incorporated entity visit Fair Trading NSW.

Contact us

For further information, contact Cumberland City Council’s Grant Officer, by phone on 8757 9000 or email communitygrants@cumberland.nsw.gov.au