ClosedNon-ProfitStream 2

Community Participation — NSW

$100K – $1M available

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

The NSW Government's Active Regional Communities Package Community Participation Stream 2 provides grants to increase liveability and social cohesion in regional communities through greater participation in community activities. Funding supports infrastructure, services, programs and measures that improve access, safety and inclusion.

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Funding

$100K – $1M

Closed

1 May 2026

Location

New South Wales

Who Can Apply

• Applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, incorporated Aboriginal community organisation, Local Aboriginal Land Council, Lord Howe Island Board, unincorporated Far West group, local government, or a Section 355 committee of a local council • Applicant must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) • Applicant must be located in New South Wales • Applicant must provide evidence of not-for-profit and incorporation status where applicable • Applicant must demonstrate financial viability with the most recent 3 years of financial statements • Applicant must hold or commit to obtaining public liability insurance of at least $20 million per occurrence before executing a funding deed • Applicant must be a fit and proper person or legal entity • Applicant must not be insolvent, bankrupt, or subject to ongoing legal proceedings • Applicant must declare that they are not aware of issues that could cause reputational or other risks to the New South Wales Government • Applicant must make a financial co-contribution of at least 20% of total project cost unless an exemption is approved • Project must be located in an eligible regional New South Wales local government area or eligible area • Individuals, sole traders, unincorporated associations, for-profit and commercial organisations, and government agencies or statutory authorities are not eligible
Eligible applicants are incorporated not-for-profit organisations, incorporated Aboriginal community organisations, Local Aboriginal Land Councils, Lord Howe Island Board, unincorporated Far West groups, local government, and Section 355 committees of a local council. Applicants must have an ABN, be located in NSW, provide evidence of not-for-profit and incorporation status where relevant, demonstrate financial viability with the most recent 3 years of financial statements, hold or commit to obtaining public liability insurance of at least $20 million per occurrence before executing a funding deed, be a fit and proper person or legal entity, not be insolvent, bankrupt or subject to ongoing legal proceedings, and declare that they are not aware of issues that could create reputational or other risks to the NSW Government. Eligible applicants must also make a financial co-contribution of at least 20% of total project cost, unless an exemption is granted. Individuals, sole traders, unincorporated associations, for-profit and commercial organisations, and Australian or NSW Government agencies, state owned corporations, or statutory authorities are ineligible.

What's Funded

Projects may include new or improved community infrastructure, activation of under-used assets, expanded services or programs that increase access to community activities, and measures that address barriers to participation such as childcare, safety, supervision or transport.

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Expected Outcomes

Expected outcomes include increased access to community activities, improved amenity and engagement, reduced youth crime through diversion activities, improved health and wellbeing, stronger local skills and connections, and more resilient and sustainable regional communities.

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Key Information

Applicant Types

non_profitindigenous_organisationlocal_governmentother

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

communitycapital_expenditureemploymenttrainingother

Keywords

community participationregional communitiessocial cohesionliveabilitycommunity infrastructurecommunity programstransportchildcare

Official Grant Page

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the Community Participation?

The Community Participation is a non-profit grant offered by Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development in Australia, providing $100K – $1M in funding. The NSW Government's Active Regional Communities Package Community Participation Stream 2 provides grants to increase liveability and social cohesion in regional communities through greater participation in community activities. Funding supports infrastructure, services, programs and measures that improve access, safety and inclusion.
2

How much funding does the Community Participation provide?

The Community Participation provides $100K – $1M in funding.
3

Who is eligible for the Community Participation?

  • Applicant must be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation, incorporated Aboriginal community organisation, Local Aboriginal Land Council, Lord Howe Island Board, unincorporated Far West group, local government, or a Section 355 committee of a local council
  • Applicant must have an active Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • Applicant must be located in New South Wales
  • Applicant must provide evidence of not-for-profit and incorporation status where applicable
  • Applicant must demonstrate financial viability with the most recent 3 years of financial statements
  • Applicant must hold or commit to obtaining public liability insurance of at least $20 million per occurrence before executing a funding deed
  • Applicant must be a fit and proper person or legal entity
  • Applicant must not be insolvent, bankrupt, or subject to ongoing legal proceedings
  • Applicant must declare that they are not aware of issues that could cause reputational or other risks to the New South Wales Government
  • Applicant must make a financial co-contribution of at least 20% of total project cost unless an exemption is approved
  • Project must be located in an eligible regional New South Wales local government area or eligible area
  • Individuals, sole traders, unincorporated associations, for-profit and commercial organisations, and government agencies or statutory authorities are not eligible
4

When does the Community Participation close?

Applications closed on 1 May 2026.
5

What activities are funded?

Projects may include new or improved community infrastructure, activation of under-used assets, expanded services or programs that increase access to community activities, and measures that address barriers to participation such as childcare, safety, supervision or transport.
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