Grants
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- Written by: Adam Gatt Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au https://www.penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia
Penrith City Council offers a range of grants to support and amplify a diverse range of activities and events that support strong and connected communities that are thriving, vibrant, and creative. Council manages and administers community funding through its Community Funding Program. Please note that the content displayed on this webpage(s) is subject to updates and changes without notification. Please check website regularly to stay up to date.
Key Dates
All grants will open in July while those with two rounds will open July and February.
Community Funding Program 2026-27 Round 1
The following grants will be open for Round 1 of Grant Applications for 2026-27
- Thriving Communities Grant
- Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant
- Magnetic Places Grant
- Local Creativity Grant
- Local Events Grant
Applications Open: Monday 6 July 2026
Applications Close: Friday 31 July 2026
Event or program start dates must be on or after 14 October 2026. All activities must be completed within 12 months of the funding agreement and no later than 31 October 2027.
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ClubGRANTS 2026
ClubGRANTS will be open for a 2026 round of applications.
Applications Open: 1 February 2026
Applications Close: 30 May 2026 at 5pm
Key Documents
Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant
The Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant funds primary prevention initiatives that target the underlying drivers of domestic and family violence
Additional Funding Opportunities
Penrith City Council also supports a number of additional funding opportunities, see more here.
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Past Successful Recipients
See a list of past grant recipients and their successful activities and events for Round One of 2024/25.
2025-26 Round 1
Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
Social Responder Session | Indian (Sub-Cont) Crisis & Support Agency | $2,500 |
| Voices of Respect: Healthy Relationships and Cultural Conversations | Uniting Circle Multicultural Community Centre | $2,500 |
Local Events Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
| Made in the West's Marathon Summer Series | Made in the West Film Festival | $1,000 |
| Londonderry's Biggest Easter Egg Hunt | Londonderry Christian Fellowship | $1,000 |
| Community Kite Day | Team Colyton | $1,000 |
| Werrington Colour Run | Henry Lawson Football Club | $1,000 |
Thriving Communities Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
| Disengaged Students Formal Graduation | Nepean Community College | $2,500 |
| Burbaga Burawa Community BBQ and Registration Day | Burbaga Burawa Health Program | $2,500 |
| AES Driver Simulator in Schools and Events | Aboriginal Employment Strategy Limited | $2,500 |
| Early Childhood Information Expo | Community Junction Inc | $1,660 |
| Read, Rhyme and Play Event! - Celebrating Children's Week | Community Junction Inc | $2,420 |
| FREE Introduction and Development of WalkSoccer for Seniors, including those withdrawn, lonely, or isolated | Walking Football NSW t/a WalkSoccer NSW | $2,500 |
| Easter Craft Day | Team Colyton | $2,480 |
| Drive Thru food pantry - Air conditioning | Londonderry Christian Fellowship | $2,500 |
| Empowering culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) Women through Home-Based Business support | Catholic Care Western Sydney and Blue Mountains | $2,500 |
| Culture & Connection: A One-Day Wellbeing Workshop for Belonging | Uniting Circle Multiculture Community Centre | $2,500 |
| Free Food Outdoor Pop-Up Shops | Christ Mission Possible | $2,325 |
| Foundations: Employability Skills for Young CALD Men | SHER FOUNDATION LTD | $2,500 |
| Free Community Outdoor Hot Breakfast – Penrith City Park | Christ Mission Possible | $2,384.98 |
| Werrington Christmas Fair | Henry Lawson Football Club | $2,500 |
Magnetic Places Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
| Community Games Day | Josie Cavallaro | $12,500 |
| Listening Walks by the Water | Oonagh Sherrard | $12,500 |
| Stories From Here: Watch this Space! | Made in the West Film Festival | $14,490 |
| WonderSpace | Wondiverse | $10,500 |
Local Creativity Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
| RAT LAB | Felix Jackson | $4,458 |
| Create Penrith | Michael Black | $5,000 |
| Creative Stitching Workshops and Community Connection Campaign | Nepean Group - Embroiderers Guild NSW | $4,300 |
| Henry Lawson Theatre Lighting Upgrade | Henry Lawson Theatre | $4,042 |
| Move, Create, Connect: A Celebration of Dance and Art | Uniting Circle Multicultural Community Centre | $5,000 |
| Penrith City Choir Free Open Evening and Choral Workshop | Penrith City Choir | $700 |
2025-26 Round 2
Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
Paths to Safety: Literacy Resources for Indigenous Women | Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation | $2,500 |
| Beyond Safety | Uniting Circle Multicultural Community Centre | $2,500 |
Local Events Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
| Penrith Highland Festival | Penrith RSL Pipes and Drums Inc | $3,000 |
| Arms of Australia Inn 50th Anniversary Open Day | Nepean District Historical Society | $3,000 |
| Annual Agricultural Show | Penrith District A.H&I Society | $5,000 |
| Penrith NAIDOC Deadly Dreaming Event 2026 | Ted Noffs Foundation Limited | $5,000 |
| Western Sydney IDAHOBIT 2026 | Open Door Community of Christ Cranebrook (Auspice for the Nepean Pride Western Sydney IDAHOBIT Team) | $1,000 |
| Light Up the Night - Disco Event | Community Junction Inc | $1,000 |
Thriving Communities Grant
| Project Name | Applicant | Amount |
| Alternative Suspension Soft Launch | YMCA of Sydney Youth and Community Services Incorporated | $2,500 |
| Women Creative Workshop | Uniting Circle Multicultural Centre | $2,500 |
| Uniting Circle Multicultural Centre | Penrith Gorillas Soccer Club Inc | $2,000 |
| Celebrating Children's Week 2026 - My language, my culture, my right | Community Junction Inc | $2,480 |
| Weaving for Wellbeing | Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation | $2,500 |
| The Power of My Voice | Sanatan Samaj Sydney Inc | $1,500 |
| Turkish Leadership Program | Turkish Community Group | $2,500 |
| Therapeutic art sessions for Phillip Street residents | EVOLVE HOUSING LIMITED | $2,500 |
| Community Connections Creative Hub | Nepean Community College | $2,500 |
| Learn to Sing in Harmony 2027 Workshop Series | Penrith Harmony | $2,000 |
| Community Junction Youth Spaces - Music Equipment | Community Junction Inc | $2,500 |
| UC Homework Club | Uniting Circle Multicultural Centre | $2,500 |
| Innovative Learning | Sunnyfield Disability Services | $1,604 |
| FRESH PRODUCE ACCESS: African Australian Community Food Recovery and Nutrition Program | UMUNTU NGABANTU LTD | $2,500 |
| First aid training for volunteers | Mama Lana's Community Foundation | $2,500 |
| Mulgoa Valley Colour Run | Mulgoa P&C | $1,500 |
2024-25 Round 1
Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant
| Project Name | Organisation | Amount |
| Domestic Violence Workshop | Sydney Region Aboriginal Corporation | $2,500 |
| Breaking the Silence: A Project on Domestic Violence | Uniting Circle Multiculture Community Centre | $2,500 |
| Rights & Relationships Training | Intellectual Disability Rights Service | $5,000 |
| Yarning Sista's | Penrith Women’s Health Centre | $2,500 |
Local Events Grant
| Project Name | Organisation | Amount |
| Community Family Fun Day | Penrith Valley Community Care Inc | $1,500 |
| Penrith Show 2025 | Penrith A.H&I Society Ltd | $5,000 |
| PDNR 2025 Winter Champs | Penrith District Nitro Racing Inc. (PDNR) | $1,000 |
Magnetic Places Grant
| Project Name | Organisation / Individual Artist | Amount |
| Bird Life | Diamando Koutsellis | $13,971 |
| Cranebrook Family School Holiday Program - 2025 | Link Wentworth Housing Limited | $15,000 |
| Stories of Resilience: the frustration, determination and smiles of people with disability in Penrith & St Marys | Naomi Oliver | $11,363 |
| UnVoiced: Queer Youth Podcasting | Matriark Theatre Incorporated | $7,500 |
| Nepean Community & Neighbourhood Centre | Connecting Youth to Community | $16,920 (voted works) |
2024-25 Round 2
| Project Name | Organisation | Amount |
| Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant | ||
| Mother's Day event | Australian Humanity Support Limited | $2,000 |
| Young People Respectful Relationships Program Delivery | Bridging The Gap Sydney West Inc | $2,500 |
| Empowered Voices Project | Community Migrant Resource Centre Incorporated | $5,000 |
| Local Events Grant | ||
| Greater Western Sydney Aboriginal Golf Championships | Dizfootprints Aboriginal Learning Centre | $1,000 |
| Interfaith Christmas Festival | AUSPAK WOMEN ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED | $5,000 |
| 2025 Colyton Carols | Team Colyton | $5,000 |
| 2025 AusCycling BMX State Series Penrith Rnd 3 | Penrith Panthers BMX Club Inc. | $1,000 |
| All Abilities Cricket | Cricket New South Wales | $800 |
| Thriving Communities Grant | ||
| Hot Meal and food hamper provider | Mama Lana's Community Foundation | $2,500 |
| Learn to Sing in Harmony Workshop Series | Penrith Harmony | $2,500 |
| Providing inclusive workshops for Children | Community Junction Inc | $2,500 |
| Turkish Community Capacity Building Program | Turkish Community Group | $5,000 |
| Mala Mudyin Aboriginal Men's Group Corrobboree | Mala Mudyin | $2,500 |
| Bridges to Well-Being: Mental Health Support for Refugees and New Arrivals from Afghanistan | Uniting Circle Multicultural Community Centre | $2,500 |
| Burbaga Burawa health challenge | Burbaga Burawa Western Sydney - Health Program | $2,500 |
| Nowrooz Celebration | AVAZAN MUSIC GROUP | $5,000 |
| Emergency First Aid for Community Sports | Henry Lawson Football Club | $2,500 |
| “Talk Your Walk: Men’s Mental Health & Active Wellbeing Program” | PCYC Penrith | $2,500 |
| Werrington Outdoor Movie Night by HLFC | Henry Lawson Football Club | $2,500 |
| Food Security | Nepean Multicultural Access Inc. | $5,000 |
| Intergen | Nordoff Robbins Music Therapy TA Noro Music | $4,647 |
| Wise Coptic Arabic Seniors Group | St. Mary and St. Marina Coptic Church | $2,500 |
| Sassy Sistas | Koolyangarra Aboriginal Child & Family Centre | $2,465 |
| Youth Space for Young Adults | Community Junction Inc | $2,500 |
| Building Woodchix | Woodchix Foundation | $2,500 |