Grants

NOW OPEN

Modernised Multicultural Grants Program: Infrastructure for Multicultural Communities Grant

Federal Investment in Mackellar More than $83m has been received in Mackellar through various federal government grants since 1 June 2022. Additionally Dr Sophie secured $250m for the upgrade of Mona Vale Rd West from the Federal Budget.

Finding and Applying for Grants

Are you a local business, community organisation, not for profit, sports club or individual looking for a grant? Then please sign up to the free Mackellar Grant Finder service.

Simply create your profile to receive email alerts when new suitable grants come up and to manage your funding application. It’s the best way to make sure you don’t miss out on any grant opportunities.

The Grants Team has also put together some tools to help you find and apply for grants:
• Training seminar - how to find, prepare and apply for grants, including how to use Mackellar Grant Finder
• Mackellar Grant Checklist
• Grant Template to help you prepare your grant application documentation

If you have a question or need further help with grant information, please email the Grants Team at [email protected].

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Mackellar Community Grants An independent Community Committee recommends a number of community grants via Expressions of Interest each year. Since Dr Sophie Scamps was elected as the Independent Federal Member for Mackellar 73 community organisations have collectively received funding of $495,886 via the Federal Government's Volunteer Grants and Stronger Communities Programme. “Volunteers and community groups make such a positive contribution. It is my pleasure to help support volunteers and community groups who generously support our community and make Mackellar such a caring and vibrant place to live and work.” Dr Sophie Scamps Volunteer Grants support the work of local community organisations by reducing barriers for volunteers and increasing participation in volunteering. Annual grants of between $1,000 - $5,000 are available to assist eligible not-for-profit community organisations that rely on volunteers. Grants can be used to purchase communication or insurance items and/or purchase items or services to assist volunteers or volunteer-run activities that support the well-being and development of children (under 18). EOIs are currently closed, but to find out more, visit 2026 Volunteer Grants. Stronger Communities Programme grants of between $2,500 - $20,000 for eligible community projects that encourage and support participation in local projects, improve local community participation and contribute to vibrant and viable communities. Currently closed. Grant Wins for Two Mackellar Organisations Sunnyfield used Stronger Communities R8 grant funding for solar panels on one of their group homes... Easy link was able to support the work of volunteers from funds received from Volunteer Grant 2023-2024