The Premiers Discretionary Fund supports community-based projects which are identified by the Premier through ongoing community engagement
October 2025
What was approved
Approved for Wingham Brush Public School
Due to flooding damage in May 2025, the local pool is closed, requiring the school to transport students to the Taree pool for intensive swimming and water safety programs. This grant would support access costs, ensuring students continue to receive vital
$3,582 was approved by
PremierDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Wingham 2429Location of the recipient
Wingham 2429About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
20
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
30/11/2025What was approved
Approved for Wingham Public School
Due to flooding damage in May 2025, the local pool is closed, requiring the school to transport students to the Taree pool for intensive swimming and water safety programs. This grant would support access costs, ensuring students continue to receive vital
$4,386 was approved by
PremierDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Taree 2430, Wingham 2429Location of the recipient
Wingham 2429About the grant
Applications approved
9
Applications received
20
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
26/11/2025What was approved
Approved for The trustees of the Roman Catholic Church for the Diocese of Saint Maron Sydney
Upgrade of the outdated sound system, security and CCTV at St Maroun Chapel ensuring the proper use, safety of all and protecting the sacred space from potential disturbances or misuse.
$49,500 was approved by
PremierDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Harris Park 2150, Strathfield 2135Location of the recipient
Harris Park 2150About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
19
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
05/11/2025What was approved
Approved for Hindu Council of Australia
Funding to support the Deepavali Festival on October 9, 2026. Deepavali - Festival of Lights is the biggest and most significant Indian festival and celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains across Australia.
$50,000 was approved by
PremierDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Homebush 2140, Rhodes 2138Location of the recipient
Homebush 2140About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
11
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
29/10/2025What was approved
Approved for Sydney Youth Orchestras
SYO’s scholarship program supports young musicians across NSW facing barriers to participation, including financial hardship, regional isolation, and limited access to local programs. It also assists tertiary-aged and principal musicians at a formative st
$100,000 was approved by
PremierDate approved
October 2025Location of the project
Ultimo 2007Location of the recipient
Ultimo 2007About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
11
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
31/10/2025September 2025
What was approved
Approved for BackTrack Youth Works Ltd
BackTrack’s Night Crew Pilot had a powerful impact, reducing youth crime in Armidale from Feb-May 2025. Devised and delivered by BackTrack’s young leaders, it offers outreach support to hard-to-reach at-risk young people, between 8pm-7am, 3 nights-a-week.
$120,000 was approved by
PremierDate approved
September 2025Location of the project
Armidale 2350Location of the recipient
Armidale 2350About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
19
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Mater Dei
$25,000 was approved by
PremierDate approved
September 2025Location of the recipient
CamdenAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
12 monthsWhat was approved
Approved for NSW Rugby Union
$35,000 was approved by
PremierDate approved
September 2025Location of the recipient
RegionalAbout the grant
Applications approved
1
Applications received
1
2025-26 Premier's Discretionary Funding
Program term
12 months