Small Community Grants and Donations

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), with applications accepted all 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:

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Step 3.Notification

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

Previous recipients: