Wollondilly Shire Council Sponsorship Program 2026/2027

IMPORTANT: Please read the information below to assist you in completing your submission.

Before you begin

Welcome to the Wollondilly Shire Council's online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants. If this is the first time you are applying using SmartyGrants, click ‘Start a Submission’, then ‘Register here’. Applications will only be accepted through the Smarty Grants Platform. If you have any questions regarding the form, please contact community@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au. 

The Sponsorship Program provides funding up to $1,000 to support community events and programs or up to $500 for minor works that Council recognises as having significant economic
and social benefit to the Wollondilly Community and the Wollondilly Local Government Area. Applications are accepted on an ad hoc basis.

Navigating through the form

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Eligibility 

To be eligible for funding an organisation must meet all of the following:

• Be a not for profit community organisation
• Be an incorporated body or be auspiced (sponsored) by an incorporated body
• Be based within the Wollondilly LGA and have economic benefit to the local economy
• Offer an annual event or project in the Wollondilly LGA,
• Have no outstanding debts to Council
• Not be a political party or political lobby group, and
• Not be a Government Agency
• Only one application per group or organisation will be considered for funding each year
• Requests for recurrent funding will not be considered
• Applications for minor works must attach plans / quotes (where relevant)
• Successful applicants must lodge a recipient created tax invoice for payment

Sponsorship will not provide funds for applications that:

• duplicate existing services
• are for existing funded events, services or programs,
• do not meet identified priority needs,
• directly contravene Council policies,
• request retrospective funding
• include recurrent costs of the organisation e.g. salaries, general administration costs Applicants must demonstrate linkages to the Community Strategic Plan Outcomes and Strategies 

Applicants must ensure Council receives an appropriate level of benefit for its sponsorship contribution.

Lobbying of Councillors or Council Officers for a successful grant outcome once an application is submitted may result in the project being ineligible for consideration.