Grants and Donations

 

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Bland Shire Community Funding Program

Bland Shire Council has endorsed a funding framework designed to strengthen local organisations, support community-led initiatives and encourage inclusive activities across the Shire. The Bland Shire Community Funding Program brings together three key funding streams, offering greater certainty, consistency and transparency for groups seeking Council support.

The program aims to empower local organisations, enhance community wellbeing and ensure funding is distributed fairly across a wide range of needs and initiatives.

Strengthening Community Fund

  • Total pool: $30,000 in FY27

  • Maximum grant: $5,000

  • Rounds: Offered twice per year

  • Purpose: Supports community-driven programs and initiatives that help build capacity, participation and local engagement.

  • Applications close: 28 August 2026

Community Activity Grant

  • Total pool: $20,000 in FY26

  • Maximum grant: $10,000

  • Rounds: Offered once per year

  • Purpose: Supports events, activities and projects that build social connection, improve liveability or contribute to positive environmental outcomes.

  • Applications close: End of February

Community Support Donations

  • Funding: Set annually through Council’s budget process

  • Purpose: Designed for organisations that require small but ongoing financial assistance

  • Availability: Funding is accessible across the full term of the current Council

  • Applications close: End of February

A Stronger, More Connected Bland Shire

This program reflects Council’s commitment to strengthening our local communities and supporting the groups, volunteers and initiatives that bring people together. By streamlining funding opportunities and providing a clear framework, Council aims to make it easier for organisations to access support and continue delivering valuable activities across the Shire.

To apply complete the form below if you have any further questions please contact Council on (02) 6972 2266.

 

 

The Community Funding Program Guidelines are available here. 

BLAND-SHIRE-COUNCIL-COMMUNITY-FUNDING-PROGRAM-2025-GUIDELINES.pdf(PDF, 310KB)

 

Bland Shire Council has a Grants and Donations Policy to cover Council's grants and donations programs.

Council currently offers grants and donations through its Access Incentive and Heritage Assistance Programs as well.

The multipurpose grant application form and guidelines for each of these programs is available below.

If you require more information please contact Bland Shire Council on 6972 2266.

 

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Wyalong Community Benefit Fund

Wyalong Community Benefit Fund APPLICATIONS OPENING SOON!

Do you have a project or idea that could make a real difference in our community? Funding is now available to support local groups and organisations across the Shire.

  • $30,000 per year available
  • Open to community groups and organisations
  • Applications open 17 August 2026
  • Applications close 25 September 2026
  • Funded by the Wyalong Solar Farm – Metlen Energy & Metals
  • Let’s bring great ideas to life together!

 

 

Heritage Grants

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Grant Guru

Bland Shire Council has partnered with GrantGuru to assist community groups, businesses and individuals to easily access grant opportunities.

Visit GRANT GURU to start exploring grant opportunities.

  

GrantGuru can help easily connect you with current and upcoming grant opportunities. For further information please contact Council on 6972 2266.

 

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