The NSW Government is inviting local organisations and councils across the state to apply for a 2019 NSW Seniors Festival grant.
The Grants Program provides $200,000 in seed funding to organisations and councils to run local festival events and activities that provide opportunities for people over 60 to remain active, healthy, engaged and contributing to their local communities.
Applications are now open and will close at 11.59pm on Friday 10 August 2018.
Funding categories
Three funding categories are available to distribute $200,000 across the state:
- Category 1: Up to $1,000 for small-scale local community events and activities.
- Category 2: $1,001 – $5,000 for larger local community events and activities.
- Category 3: $5,001 – $10,000 for large scale community and regional events and activities.
Category 1 and 2 grants are open to all not-for-profit and charitable organisations, public companies limited by guarantee and local government authorities based in NSW.
Category 3 funding is available to local government organisations only.
For more information, including assessment criteria and Terms and Conditions, please view the 2019 Grants Program Guidelines.
Applications are now open and close at 11.59pm on Friday 10 August.
To apply for Category 1 and 2 grants visit:
https://facs.smartygrants.com.au/NSWSeniorsFestivalGrants1and2
To apply for a Category 3 grant visit:
https://facs.smartygrants.com.au/2019NSWSeniorsFestivalGrants3
The NSW Seniors Festival will be celebrated from Wednesday 13 February – Sunday 24 February 2019.
For more information about the Grants Program email NSWSeniorsFestival@facs.nsw.gov.au.