Wollondilly Shire Council’s community grants program will be opening in May 2021, offering grants to local community groups, community and not for profit organisations.The program provides funding towards projects, events and small capital purchases to support community organisations and groups operating within the Wollondilly Local Government Area, for the benefit of local residents.Wollondilly Mayor, Cr Robert Khan has encouraged local community groups to check their eligibility and apply.“The support that Council can provide through grants can make a huge difference to local arts, culture, sustainability, recreational activities and events,” he said.Some of last year’s successful projects supported by the grant program included: Dance for Wellbeing for seniors with dementia, Check Your Tackle men’s health awareness and Wollondilly Tucker Garden at Tharawal Land Council.There are five grant categories in this round of funding: Community Projects: maximum grant $3,000 Projects that help local communities to build skills, identify opportunities and / or undertake actions for the social benefit of community members.
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