Small Community Event Grants

Lions Club member, man, wearing all blue and yellow (Lion's Club branding) and cooking a bbq holding tongs

This program supports initiatives and activities that enhance social, cultural and sustainable outcomes for community by offering funding of up to $500 per application to eligible community groups and organisations (total allocation of $15,000/year).

This program aims to:

  • Improve the quality of life for individuals and community groups from diverse backgrounds
  • Facilitate community participation in local initiatives
  • Enhance social, cultural and sustainable outcomes for local communities.

Step-by-step instructions

Step 1.Read

It is important to read both our Grants and Donations Policy and Guidelines before you apply.

These provide an outline of what is required for your application:

Grants and Donations Policy(PDF, 257KB)

Grants and Donations Guidelines(PDF, 362KB)

Step 2.Apply

You can submit your application via our Grants Portal:

Apply today 

Step 3.Notification

Following your application, you will receive notification via your preferred contact provided.

Previous recipients:

Round 1 recipients (2023)

Red Cross

Fun Run

$1,000

Gerringong Lions Club

Motorfest/Car Show

$920

Jamberoo Football Club

Jamberoo 7s

$1,000

Gerringong Bowlo

Carols

$500

Gerringong Anglican Church

Carols

$500

Jamberoo Youth Hall Association Inc

Celebration of Youth and Heritage

$750

Gerringong Community Garden

Expansion

$250

Kiama-Shellharbour Camera Club

Photographic Exhibition

$550

Kiama Leagues Club

Carols

$2,000

Kiama Jamberoo Uniting Church

Carols

$500

Life Together

Dealing with Disappointment

$350

CWA Evening Branch

Anzac Day biscuits

$500

Jamberoo Croquet Club

Autumn Carnival

$250

Kiama Community Radio

Vintage Vibrations

$1,430