The Community Grants Officer works with community groups to help them plan their projects, find funding sources and prepare grant applications.
A monthly grants bulletin can be downloaded below.
If you would like to know more, or be added to the mailing list for the Community Grants Bulletin, contact Council on 02 6540 1172 or council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au.
To date the Community Grants Officer has supported more than 80 community groups and assisted in bringing almost $2 million to the Upper Hunter Shire. From 2008 to 2016 the Program was supported by Coal & Allied's Community Development fund.
Upper Hunter Shire Council and the Scone Branch of the National Australia bank are working together to support community fundraising in the Upper Hunter.
The Introducer Program is a simple way for community groups and their supporters to fund raise.
The Australia Sports Foundation and the Australian Cultural Fund were established in 1986 by the Commonwealth Government to support the development of sport and culture in Australia. The ASF and ACF offer an avenue of tax deductibility to incorporated not for profit organisations that are keen to register and undertake a fundraising campaign for sports or cultural projects.
Upper Hunter residents who install a 9,000 litre or larger rainwater tank at home may be eligible for a $400 rebate from Upper Hunter Shire Coun...
Upper Hunter Shire Council and Scone NAB are working together to support community fundraising in the Upper Hunter.
Writing grant proposals to get money to make your project happen is becoming more and more common. Take advantage of these tips.
Upper Hunter Shire Council is a local government authority and provides an extensive array of services including health and building; town planning; aged care; sporting and recreational facilities; roads; libraries; garbage collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
PO Box 208
Scone NSW 2337
Phone: 02 6540 1100
Fax: 02 6545 2671
council@upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
135 Liverpool Street, Scone
34-40 Vennacher Street, Merriwa
47 Mayne Street, Murrurundi
After hours emergencies for roads, bridges, animal control,
water, sewer & landfill
Phone: 02 6540 1199