The Grants Officer works with community groups to help them plan their projects, find funding sources and prepare grant applications.
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.
Please click the button below to find the latest available grant opportunities.
April-2021-Bulletin.pdf
Fundraising for sports and cultural activities
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.
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Non-profit community organisations in the Upper Hunter Shire who run
cultural or art projects are invited to apply for funding from Upper
Hunter Shire Council in August each year.
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; waste collection; airport facilities; saleyards; public venues; water; children, youth and families and tourist information.
Upper Hunter Shire is located in the Hunter Region of NSW, approximately 250km north of Sydney. The Shire is predominantly rural and encompasses 8,100km2.
We have a COVID-19 Safety Plan and are committed to keeping you safe.
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
Ngayan marrungku paran wiyan Wanarruwa, mirumalikan para ani parraykupa, ngatan ngayan marrung wiyan Ngarrakay paranpa yurakaykal ngatan pangaykal.
We acknowledge the Wonnarua people, traditional keepers of this land, and we pay respects to their Elders, past and present.
Translation by Aunty Sharon Edgar-Jones.