Port Macquarie-Hastings Council’s 2025-2026 Community Grants Program supports local eligible not-for-profit organisations and community groups (auspiced through an eligible organisation) to deliver projects, events, and programs that build a more inclusive, creative, connected, and resilient community. Funding focuses on supporting local groups to deliver with and for our local community.
We hold two Community Grant rounds per year and also offer Micro Grants of up to $2,000 throughout the year or until the budget is exhausted.
Categories:
Community Projects (up to $7000)
To support community‑led projects and programs that strengthen inclusion, participation, connection, resilience and wellbeing.
Creative Community (up to $7000)
To support creative and cultural activities that encourage artistic expression, storytelling, and community engagement through art forms such as visual arts, performance, music, dance, and digital media.
Community Events (up to $5000)
To support local community groups to deliver inclusive events that foster connection, wellbeing, and participation, including events marking national or global observances. Note: Commercial or tourism‑focused events should apply to Council’s Major Events Grants program.
Micro Grants (up to $2000)
To support unexpected opportunities for our community organisations to enhance people, places and spaces.