Fostering a connected, cohesive community

Overview

Community Connect is a stream of the Community Investment Program which supports activities, projects and events which enrich the lives of local residents through enhancing social connection and inclusion.

Program provisions

• Receive up to $10,000 in financial support
• Receive in-kind support by waiving of Council venue fees
• Receive a combination of funding and in-kind support

Community Connect is currently closed to cash applications. The next round will open on 13 May and close on 10 June, 2024.

Are you seeking a fee waiver only?

If you would like to request waiving of fees for a Council venue, you may apply at any time by using this form: randwick.smartygrants.com.au/FeeSupport.

Applicants for fee waivers need to demonstrate alignment with the eligibility and objectives of Community Connect.

Eligible applicants

• Not-for-profit organisations
• Volunteer-based community groups and associations
• Social enterprises
• Individuals and sole traders: only when auspiced by an eligible not-for-profit applicant

Stream objectives

The objectives of Community Connect are to:

• Increase community capacity
• Increase social cohesion, connection and a sense of belonging
• Increase volunteering and community participation opportunities
• Encourage healthy and active lifestyles

Program guidelines

Full details relating to eligibility, assessment and application can be found here:

Community Connect - Application and Funding Guidelines PDF, 1343.89 KB

Past projects

A list of previously funded projects can be found here:

Community Connect recipients_February 2023 PDF, 379.16 KB

Applications & enquiries

Applications for cash grants are made online during open round dates only. Please see the round dates for 2024 in the table below.

Applications for fee waivers may be made at any time (until the annual fee waiver budget is expended) using this form: randwick.smartygrants.com.au/FeeSupport

If you would prefer to apply using a paper form, verbally, or in another format, please contact us for assistance.

Enquiries should be directed to: Susanna Susic, Grants & Administration Officer - 9093 6677; susanna.susic@randwick.nsw.gov.au.