Community Capacity Building Grant

• Support community based groups, sport and recreation clubs, and service organisations to develop effective projects that address the social, economic and/or environmental needs of residents in the Parramatta LGA, as described in City of Parramatta Council’s Community Strategic Plan;
• Maximise access to and use of community resources, services and facilities, including equity of access for people experiencing social exclusion, marginalisation or isolation;
• Encourage community participation in the development and delivery of projects and activities;
• Support the development of networks and partnerships between communities, local community groups, agencies and City of Parramatta Council.

There is an option to apply for an additional $7,500 to support second stage projects. It is recommended that all organisations speak to a council officer prior to applying for this additional funding.

Council administers Community Grants as the custodian of public funds. Council needs to know that recipients can manage funds and provide financial accountability. 

For funding requests of amounts between $5,001 - $25,000, applicants are required to provide supporting financial documents per one of the categories below, depending on the Total Annual Revenue (TAR) for your organisation . Please visit the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) website to find out which Category you fall in to:

• Category 1: If your organisation is medium or large according to the ACNC for the 2021 Annual Information Statement (TAR of $250,000 or above)  - Council requires the most recent audited financial statements (last 12 months), signed by an accredited and independent Auditor or accountant as part of your application. Please note that for requested amounts between $20,001 and $25,000, Council requires these financial statements for the past 24 months.
   
• Category 2: If your organisation is small according to the ACNC 2021 Annual Information Statement (TAR under $250,000)  OR your organisation has only registered within the previous 12 months and an audited financial statement is not available, Council requires the following as part of your application:

  - Profit and Loss Statement (certified by an accredited independent accountant)*
  - Organisational Balance Sheet (last 12 months)*

*Please note: for funding applications between $20,001 and $25,000, Council requires these documents for the past 24 months (if you’re organisation has been in existence for over 12 months.
 

The Community Grants Round is open once a year. For our 2025 round, all projects must start AFTER January 1, 2025. Successful recipients in this category are required to:

• Complete their projects within 12 months of funding.
• Submit a progress report within 6 months of commencement of project.
• Submit a final acquittal report due date 30th January 2026.

Failure to acquit the grant will affect any future fending requests.

• RBM Framework
• Outcome Indicators
• Intended Outcomes

All applications for funding grants are completed online through SmartyGrants.

You only need to register once. If you previously applied via SmartyGrants you can use your existing password and login.
 

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If you need any further information, please feel free to contact our Community Grants Officer at grants@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au. Alternatively, please call 9806 5110 or 0455 876 255.