DONATIONS AND SPONSORSHIP FOR COMMUNITY GROUPS & INDIVIDUALS

Shellharbour City Council is again encouraging community groups and individuals to apply for donations and/or “in-kind” funding to deliver services for our Shellharbour community.

Each year, Council provides donations and sponsorship to assist local sporting, cultural, educational, health, welfare and other groups who provide services that fulfills a community need.

Last funding round Shellharbour City Council provided $38,775 in assistance, including $4,775 in financial assistance across Albion Park Tennis Club, Shell Cove Probus, Albion Park District Netball Club and Oak Flats Falcons Football Club.

Council also provided $33,250 in sponsorship to a range of community groups and events including 2024 Albion Park Agricultural Show, i98fm Convoy, KidsFest Shellharbour, Shellharbour City Festival of Sport, AusCycling BMX NSW State Championships and Shellharbour Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Festival.

Shellharbour Mayor Chris Homer encouraged organisations and individuals who met the criteria to apply for the Quarter 3 round of funding.

“Council is proud to support local community groups and their valuable work. We offer these opportunities on a quarterly basis” Mayor Homer said.

“With current cost-of-living pressures, this funding can make a real difference to those who provide valuable services to our community,” he said.

Applications close 15 February at 4pm. To apply visit Council’s website.

Applications must comply with Council’s Financial Assistance Donations Policy.