New Community Funding Program!

Monday, 26 August 2024

Today marks a significant milestone for the Penrith community with Penrith City Council announcing the launch of its new Community Funding Program.

The new program sees existing funding revamped and new opportunities on offer.  

Through the Community Funding Program, Council is delivering grants to assist and amplify a diverse range of activities, and events that support strong and connected communities that are thriving, vibrant and creative. 
The Community Funding Program which will open soon, consists of:  
• Safe Communities – Domestic and Family Violence Grant: A commitment to combat domestic and family violence is reinforced through this grant, which supports primary prevention projects targeting the root causes of such issues. 
• Local Events Grant: Recognises the importance of social cohesion and community wellbeing. This grant supports events that bring people together, fostering unity and collective wellness. 
• Magnetic Places Grant: This grant supports creative arts projects that magnify resident stories through creative expression and activate locations across key neighbourhoods, enhancing our collective sense of place and belonging. 

The Thriving Communities grant which aims to deliver activities that create healthy and connected communities will open later in the year, while a new Local Creativity grant will commence in 2025 – more details on these will be provided closer to their release. 

General Manager of Penrith City Council, Andrew Moore said Penrith has a long history of supporting community through a range of grants. 

“Council’s grants program is known for the assistance it gives community organisations, groups and individuals so they can deliver activities which promote social and cultural outcomes for our community. 

“I encourage local groups and organisations to visit our website and speak to Council staff to gain an understanding of Council’s new Community Funding Program, its aims and objectives. 

”Working with community organisations, we can achieve the best possible outcomes for our residents and the City”. 

For more information on the Community Funding Program visit penrith.city/grants 

Information contained within this news release was correct as at Monday, 26 August 2024.