Grant opportunities

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Here you will find details about Grant opportunities. This page is regularly updated, however some grants listed may have expired.

Council Community Grants Application form

Community grants are available up to $1,000 for community groups and organisations in Central Darling Shire.
Please fill out the application form if you would like to apply for a grant on behalf of a Community group or organisation.
Email your completed form to Council:council@centraldarling.nsw.gov.au

CDSC-Community-Grants-Application-Form.docx(DOCX, 33KB)

Holiday Break Summer 2025–26 program

NSW Government Grant Program 

Funding applications now open for the Holiday Break Summer 2025–26 program Eligible councils and other organisations can apply for funding to deliver events as part of the Holiday Break program.
Eligible organisations can apply for funding of up to $5,000 to deliver activities for young people aged 12–24 during the Summer school holidays.
Activities must take place within NSW Local Government Areas or Unincorporated Areas and aim to support the costs associated with planning and delivering youth-focused events.
The government says to create more opportunities for young people in remote and very remote NSW to attend and be able to access social and recreational activities, an additional $3,000 per application may be available. These funds will be in addition to the $5,000 limit per application.

Applications will close Friday 10 October 2025