This grant supports local councils to develop innovative programs for more stronger, resilient and cohesive communities.
More about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
February 2023
What was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Council
Volunteer lead activation of up to eighteen community halls across the LGA to bring community together around central activities based in the halls, together with the development of an action plan to guide future activation events.
$97,800 was approved by
Executive Director, Social Policy, NSW Department of Premier and CabinetDate approved
February 20230About the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
32
NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Premier's DepartmentProgram term
12 monthsMore about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Byron Shire Council
A program aimed at building resilience of local volunteer community leaders and groups through a series of events and training to enhance volunteer’s capacities to facilitate community events.
$78,177 was approved by
Executive Director, Social Policy, NSW Department of Premier and CabinetDate approved
February 20230About the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
32
NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Premier's DepartmentProgram term
12 monthsMore about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
What was approved
Approved for City of Ryde
The project will support volunteerism in the City of Ryde by increasing access to volunteering opportunities for people with a disability.
$50,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Social Policy, NSW Department of Premier and CabinetDate approved
February 20230About the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
32
NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Premier's DepartmentProgram term
12 monthsMore about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Hornsby Shire Council
A project to encourage local community members to become volunteer citizen scientists.
$76,046 was approved by
Executive Director, Social Policy, NSW Department of Premier and CabinetDate approved
February 20230About the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
32
NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Premier's DepartmentProgram term
12 monthsMore about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Ku-ring-gai Shire Council
A series of activities including seminars, workshops, volunteer expos and research to increase the social awareness and engagement around volunteerism with a focus on attracting local CALD volunteers
$50,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Social Policy, NSW Department of Premier and CabinetDate approved
February 20230About the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
32
NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Premier's DepartmentProgram term
12 monthsMore about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Port Stephens Shire Council
A two streamed project that seeks to enhance volunteerism across both local environmental management and placemaking through volunteer lead events.
$57,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Social Policy, NSW Department of Premier and CabinetDate approved
February 20230About the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
32
NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Premier's DepartmentProgram term
12 monthsMore about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
What was approved
Approved for Wollondilly Shire Council
Provision of training for volunteers and community leaders to support a community recovery hub, together with the establishment of a volunteer register and recovery hub toolkit.
$100,000 was approved by
Executive Director, Social Policy, NSW Department of Premier and CabinetDate approved
February 20230About the grant
Applications approved
7
Applications received
32
NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2
Agency funding this grant
Premier's DepartmentProgram term
12 monthsMore about NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government – Round 2