Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grants Program

Port Macquarie-Hastings Council recognises a need to assist non-profit community groups and organisations that are interested in, and working towards, the enhancement and wellbeing of its residents. The Community Grants Program provides funding support to such community groups and organisations in their endeavours to establish, strengthen and/or implement projects, which would benefit our residents. 

Applications for the 2008/2009 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grants Program opened on 2 June 2008 and closed on 4 July 2008. Successful applicants will be notified in October 2008.

To be eligible for a Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grant your organisation must:

• be Hastings-based
• be not-for-profit
• have an ABN and be incorporated (or be auspiced by an organisation that has an ABN and incorporation status)

The funds are allocated to organisations running programs and undertaking projects aimed at enhancing the well-being of Hastings residents. In particular, funding priority is given to programs/projects which are innovative, foster initiative and self-help among residents and encourage the participation of people who have limited opportunities to participate due to low income, geographic or social isolation, ethnic background or disability.

 PMHC Community Grants Program (929KB)

 Community Grants Program Evaluation Form: 2008-2009 round.doc (71KB)

 Community Grants Program Evaluation Form: pre-2008-09.doc (83KB)

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Music Development Fund

The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Music Development Fund was established in 2004 to support locally based music groups to:

• bring professional development opportunities to the wealth of talent and music groups in the Hastings.
• strategically develop the Hastings music scene towards a music economy servicing music audiences and professional musicians
• increase the profile of musicians, music groups and festivals based in the Hastings.

The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Music Development Fund has a grant allocation of $6,500.  It is anticipated to be available on an annual basis.

Applications are invited from Hastings community based, not-for-profit music organisations for new projects that develop the music skills and talents of the local residents and community groups.  Previous allocations range from $500-$1,000 small grants towards the costs of bringing visiting master musicians/composers to run workshops for young musicians and teachers. Applications open on 2 June 2008 and close on 4 July 2008.

Download the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Music Development Fund guidelines and application forms below or contact Wendy Hee Cultural Planner on 6581 8658 or email wendy.hee@pmhc.nsw.gov.au

The Mayor's Sporting Fund

The Mayor's Sporting Fund was established in 1999 by former Mayor, Councillor Wayne Richards. The Sporting Fund provides financial assistance to Hastings youth (residents) who have been selected to attend high level sporting competitions outside the local government area. For further information about the Mayor's Sporting Fund please contact Council's Call Centre on 6581 8111.

 Mayor's Sporting Fund, Application Form and details (75KB)

The Hastings Cultural Youth Fund

The fund was established as part of the NSW 4th City of the Arts Program 2001-2003 by former Mayor, Councillor Wayne Richards.  The Hastings Youth Cultural Fund provides support to residents aged 12-25 years to attend professional training opportunities outside of the local government area.  All applicants are interviewed by a community panel.  For further information about the Hastings Youth Cultural Fund please contact the Cultural Planner on 6581 8658 or Cultural Planner

 2008/2009 Hastings Youth Cultural Fund guidelines and application form.pdf (466KB)

Wayne Richards Sporting Talent Grant

Launched in 2004 by the Mayor's Sporting Fund (see above), the grant is a tribute to the former Mayor Wayne Richards who established the Mayor's Sporting Fund and was a passionate supporter of youth and sport in the Port Macquarie-Hastings region. The grant of $2,500 is designed to provide financial assistance for a Hastings-based athlete to fulfil their sporting goals.

Applications for the Wayne Richards Sporting Talent Grant have closed.

Seniors Week Grants

The Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Seniors Week Grants Program seeks to fund projects in the Hastings for Seniors Week (6-13 April 2008) that promote a positive understanding of older people and encourage an active and healthy lifestyle. Applications closed Friday 8 February 2008.