Kempsey Shire Council’s Community Grants program offers grant funding to active community groups so they can deliver community-led projects in a wide variety of forms that benefit Kempsey Shire.
Community Grants support the delivery of the objectives in Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Macleay Valley Sports Strategy and Arts & Culture Plan.
The funding streams include:
- Community Projects Fund
- Environmental Fund (fully exhausted)
- Sporting Fund
- Creative Macleay Fund
Micro Grants
Micro Grants of up to $500 are available to groups to deliver recognised annual events across the Kempsey Shire. These include:
- Seniors Festival Micro Grants – closes 15 March 2026
- Youth Week Micro Grants – closes 26 April 2026
- NAIDOC Week Micro Grants- closes 17 May 2026
Important dates
Round 2 – Community Grants 2025-26
Opening: Monday 16 February 2026
Closing: Sunday 22 March 2026
Applications determined: 19 May 2026 (Council Meeting)
Contact: Council’s Community Development team if you have any questions or need assistance.
Phone: 6566 3200 Email: community@kempsey.nsw.gov.au
Apply through Kempsey Shire Council below.