Wollondilly Shire Council Sponsorship Program 2026/2027

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1. Sponsorship Information and Eligibility

INSTRUCTIONS FOR APPLICANTS

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.

The Wollondilly Shire Council Sponsorship Program provides funding to support community events or programs or minor works that Council recognises as having economic, tourism and social benefit to the community.

Organisations are responsible for investigating all event or project requirements (e.g. Traffic Management). 

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

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 

All applications must be submitted via the Smarty Grants portal. Any other form of submission will not be accepted.

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. 

Please note Council may contact you if more information is required to support your application. 

Contact Council’s Community Development Team for any assistance in completing your application on 4677 1100 or email community@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au  

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Eligibility for financial assistance program

  • Organisation is based within the Wollondilly Shire and provides economic benefit to the local community

  • Demonstrates clear linkages to Council’s Community Strategic Plan

  • Demonstrates a strong community development aspect that involves and benefits the broader community through participation or access

  • Reflects and enhances Wollondilly’s sense of place and local identity

  • Attracts broad or new participation from local residents

  • Uses an innovative approach to the proposed event

  • Can be completed in the financial year specified in the application

  • Can be achievable within the planned budget 
 

Conditions of Sponsorship

Successful applicants are required to undertake an acquittal process and provide Council with:

  • Information on how the sponsorship was spent

  • Evaluation of the event or works carried out

  • Membership / Participation rates

  • Copies of any promotional material and media coverage

  • Details of the acknowledgement of Councils sponsorship within the community

Funding will only be paid against a recipient created Tax Invoice inclusive of any GST by way of a direct deposit.