Grant funding available for local community organisations

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Penrith City Council (02) 4732 7777 (02) 4732 7958 council@penrithcity.nsw.gov.au 601 High St Penrith NSW 2750 Australia

Thursday, 15 June 2023

Penrith City Council is now accepting applications for the Community Assistance Program; local non-profit organisations and community groups are encouraged to apply for funding for initiatives that strengthen the community, address community needs and improve opportunities for participation in Penrith City.

Council’s annual Community Assistance Program (CAP) offers grants of up to $1,500.

Penrith Mayor Tricia Hitchen said funds will be distributed to local organisations that play a significant role in supporting the needs of the community.

“The grants will allow community organisations to plan and run events and projects that benefit our residents, and the networks that allow them to grow,” Cr Hitchen said.

“Recipients do a lot with very little and enrich the lives of many, collaborating with other community groups to achieve better outcomes for the people of Penrith City.”


CAP Grants

Council’s annual Community Assistance Program (CAP) offers grants of up to $1,500 for local non-profit community groups to use toward projects that strengthen the community, address community needs and improve opportunities for participation in Penrith City.

Community groups can use CAP to:

  • Connect to their local community 
  • Deliver programs differently 
  • Expand or adapt their services for new and growing needs 
  • Purchase resources 
  • Develop their skills 

Projects are prioritised according to the eligibility and assessment criteria. To be eligible for funding, projects must:

  • be delivered by community based non-profit organisations
  • be one off activities
  • be of direct benefit to Penrith residents
  • encourage participation by Penrith residents, including disadvantaged community members.


The Community Assistance Program funding round is currently open and closes at 5pm on 6 July 2023. For further details call Natalie Wadwell on 4732 7513.
All applications must be made through SmartyGrants online portal at https://penrith.smartygrants.com.au/CAP-Rolling-22-23

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Thursday, 15 June 2023.