Community Assistance Grants 2025-2026

Before completing this application form, please ensure you have read Council's Financial Assistance to Community Groups Policy and Community Assistance Grants - Guidelines and Information for Applicants 

A number of documents are required to be submitted with this application.  Please ensure that you attach all required documents. 

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

If you have any questions about the eligibility criteria, please contact Susan Heyne, Manager Community Services on 9911 3592 or email sheyne@lanecove.nsw.gov.au

I confirm that the applicant ...

• has read and understands the program policy and guidelines 
• is able to demonstrate alignment between their project and the aims of Lane Cove Council's plans
• is a not-for-profit organisation 
• is incorporated, or is auspiced by an incorporated organisation for the purposes of this application
• has an Australian Business Number (ABN) or the auspicing organisation has an ABN
• is located in and/or supplies services to the Lane Cove Local Government Area
• is able to demonstrate financial viability 
• does not owe any reports or money to Lane Cove Council as a result of previous funding or grants
• has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant
• understands that receiving a grant in a previous funding rounds does not mean funding will be provided in this year's funding round or that an equivalent amount will be received
• understands Council does not provide funds for operational or administration costs, refreshments, salaries, or insurance