Grants

Wyong Shire Council provides or manages various community and sporting grants for local groups and individuals.  This Grants Program enables Council and the community to work together to help make Wyong Shire a great place to live. 

  • CDSE Scheme

    The Community Development Support Expenditure (CDSE) scheme is funded by local registered clubs and supported by Wyong Shire Council, NCOSS and DOCS.  Applications from local community groups for projects which benefit the Wyong Shire community are sought annually.
  • Cultural Development Grants

    Under Council’s Cultural Development Grants Program, annual funding is available to support innovative community arts and cultural projects run or auspiced by not-for-profit organisations.
  • Community Benefit Grants

    Council’s Community Benefit Grants assist community organisations and groups which are working to benefit the community in Wyong Shire either socially, economically or environmentally.
  • Community Matching Fund Program

    This fund aims to increase the active participation of community members, support the development of community-driven initiatives and address local infrastructure improvements.
  • Councillors' Community Improvement Grants

    Councillors' Community Improvement Grants are small grants for projects which benefit the local community.
  • Sports Grants

    Wyong Shire Council offers two separate grant programs to assist talented sportspersons and to increase participation in sport and recreational activities.

    The Central Coast Regional Organisation of Councils (CCROC) operates the sporting and cultural sponsorship. You can apply if you are a Central Coast resident who has been selected by a National, State or Regional body to participate in a recognised sporting or cultural event, which you may not be able to attend without financial support.
  • Get that Grant!

    Handy tips and hints to help your group win a grant.
  • Useful Websites for Community Groups

    Stay up to date with government and private sector grant opportunities.