Fostering a connected, cohesive community

Overview

Randwick City Council aims to develop a sense of community through ensuring inclusiveness, wellbeing and involvement of all residents. Community Connect is an investment stream of the Community Investment Program which aims to support events, activities and projects which enrich lives of our residents and cultivate engagement, belonging and social cohesion.

Applications open three times per year. See below for further information on round dates and how to apply.

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

Eligible applicants

• Not-for-profit organisations
• For-profit organisations whose proposed initiative is not for profit
• Social enterprises
• Individuals and sole traders who are Australian citizens or permanent residents aged over 18 years
• Unincorporated community groups, when sponsored by a local not-for-profit or for-profit organisation (Sponsors with relevant sector experience who can support the implementation of the proposal are preferred).

Eligible projects, events or activities

Eligible projects may include but are not limited to:

• Community events – for example: fun days and festivals
• Multicultural programs and events which celebrate the diverse community of Randwick
• Community sporting activities – available to spectators and/or participants

For full details and before making an application, please read the Community Connect Guidelines

You can see a list of recently funded projects here: Community Connect recipients_February 2023

Applications

Applications for Round 2, 2023 are open from 15 May - 11 June. APPLY HERE: CommunityConnect_June2023.

All applications are made online via SmartyGrants. If you require assistance with completing the online application, contact Council on 9093 6000 or via council@randwick.nsw.gov.au.

Applications for funding are accepted during open rounds only. The dates for 2023 are listed below.