It is intended to provide a clear and consistent process for the determination of requests for monetary support to community groups or organisations, and assist to reduce social isolation and promote recreational activities within or outside Camden’s LGA.

Funding Information

• Requests up to an amount of $500 will be considered on an individual basis by a Committee comprising of the Mayor and General Manager, with an assessment and recommendation from Council Officers.

Eligibility Criteria 

• To be eligible for funding, an organisation must:
  • Be a not for profit or charitable organisation or charity with public liability insurance of $20,000,000 or over or;
  • Be a group or unincorporated association or charity auspiced by a not for profit/incorporated association or charity with public liability insurance of $20,000,000 or over;
  • Provide a quote from a transport provider registered for that specific purpose with ABN number and relevant licencing, registrations and insurances;
  • Have acquitted any previous Camden Council grants and have no outstanding debts to Council.
  • Show evidence that the group is participating in a recreational activity within or outside the LGA that supports social inclusion and reduces social isolation e.g. peer support activity.

Ineligibility Criteria

• Council does not provide grants in this round for:
  • Businesses;
  • Excursions that promote antisocial behaviour e.g. alcohol consumption;
  • Excursions that directly contravene existing Council policy;

Assessment Criteria

• The following criteria will be applied in assessing requests:
  • Purpose of the transport used;
  • Previous requests made by applicant;
  • Annual Council budget allowance and availability;
  • Amount requested; and
  • Applicant’s access to alternative sources of funding.

For more information, visit Camden Council.