Community Grants

These grants are offered twice per year to provide funding support to community groups and organisations in their endeavours to establish, strengthen and/or implement projects which will benefit the Leeton Shire Community. 

Timeline for Community Strengthening Grants

Round 1

Opens – 1 September
Closes – 31 October
Announced – after November Council meeting

Round 2

Opens – 1 March
Closes – 30 April
Announced – after May Council meeting

Application form

To apply, please complete and submit the Community Strengthening Grants Application Form(PDF, 502KB).

Quick Response Grants are capped at a maximum of $2000.

These grants are provided for the purpose of supporting activities that arise unexpectedly, with limited notice, outside the window of the twice yearly Community Strengthening Grants Scheme.

Application form

To apply, please complete and submit the Quick Response Grant Application Form (PDF, 149KB)

Youth Development Grants are offered at a set amount of $250 and are available to support high achievement in a cultural, academic or sporting activity that requires attendance at a State, National or International level event.

Application form

To apply, please complete the Youth Development Grant Application Form(PDF, 331KB)

It is essential to discuss your proposed application with Council staff in advance of submitting your application. This will increase your opportunity for success.

Please note that grant applications must be lodged to Council three weeks prior to a Council Meeting in order to be considered. *Events/activities must occur after the meeting date.

Please refer to the Council Meeting Schedule for 2023. 

Need more info?

For more information please read the Community Grants Program Guidelines(PDF, 325KB), or please contact Council on 02 6953 0911 or email council@leeton.nsw.gov.au.