Shellharbour City Council provides a range of financial assistance programs to support individuals, community groups and organisations that contribute to a connected, vibrant and active community. Funding is available through the Donations Program, Sponsorship Program and Sports Assistance Program to support community projects, events, activities and sporting representation that deliver positive social, cultural, economic and wellbeing outcomes for the Shellharbour community.

Round

Applications Close

1

9 October 2026

2

12 February 2027

3

7 May 2027

*Applications must be submitted at least 3 months prior to the event or activity taking place; late or retrospective funding requests will not be considered.

Have a question?

Phone: 4221 6111

Email: financialassistance@shellharbour.nsw.gov.au

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Donations

Supporting programs, services, and initiatives that address identified community needs and benefit the local community.
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Sponsorship

Supporting not-for-profit groups, organisations and individuals to deliver events and activities.
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Sports Assistance

Supporting athletes who have been selected to represent their sport at regional, state, national or international levels
Last updated : Fri 28 Aug 2026