Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grants Program
Applications for the 2009/2010 Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Community Grants Program closed on 12 June 2009. Successful applicants will be notified in August 2009. 
Community Grants 2009/10: Recipient list (294KB)
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. A total pool of $170,000 is available with a maximum of $10,000 available for individual grants.
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, cultural background or disability.
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 close 11am, Thursday 20 November 2008.
Download the Port Macquarie-Hastings Council Music Development Fund guidelines and application forms below or contact Shona Russell on 6581 8658 or email shona.russell@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.
Music Development Fund guidelines and application form (682KB)
The Sporting Fund
The 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.
Download: Sporting Fund application form and details (62KB)
Financial assistance and grants are available to sport and recreation groups and individuals through a number of sources, including the NSW Sport and Recreation's grant programs.
The Local Sporting Champions program is an Australian Government initiative designed to provide financial assistance for junior sportsmen and women towards the cost of travel, accommodation, uniforms or equipment when competing at an official national sporting organisation (NSO) endorsed state or national sporting competition.
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 Shona Russell on 6581 8111 or email shona.russell@pmhc.nsw.gov.au.
2008/2009 Hastings Youth Cultural Fund guidelines and application form.pdf (466KB)
The Get Active Sporting Scholarship
The Get Active Sporting Scholarship is an exciting development to the Port Macquarie-Hastings Sporting Fund and aims to assist young people to engage in sport. The scholarship is open to Hastings young people aged 5 to 18 years, who may have experienced social barriers that may have prevented them becoming involved in sporting activities in the past.
The Scholarship runs twice a year, with each scholarship being a maximum of up to $200. Applications can be downloaded below - note: applications for 2009 closed on 3 April 2009. For more information contact Port Macquarie-Hastings Council on 6581 8111.
Get Active Sporting Scholarship Form.pdf (48KB)
Wayne Richards Sporting Talent Grant: Applications now open
Launched in 2004 by the Mayor's Sporting Fund, the Wayne Richards Sporting Talent Grant was established as 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 $2,500 grant is designed to provide substantial financial assistance to a Hastings-based athlete to pursue their sporting goals. There is one grant available each year. Upon the announcement of the successful recipient, the athlete receives $1,000. This is followed by three quarterly payments of $500.
Applicants must be a permanent resident of the Port Macquarie-Hastings region, have demonstrated achievement in their chosen sport at a State, National or International level and wishes to pursue a sporting career.
Applicants are asked to submit a written application on or before 10 December 2009, outlining their sports participation and achievements, sporting plans and special circumstances. The Wayne Richards Sporting Talent Grant application form must also be completed. The guidelines and application form can be downloaded below, obtained from Council offices or by calling 6581 8111.
The winner of the Wayne Richards Sporting Talent Grant will be announced on 10 February 2010.
Download
Wayne Richards Sporting Talent Grant (804KB)
Seniors Week Grants
Port Macquarie-Hastings Council offer an annual Seniors Week Grant Program to assist the development and organisation of activities to celebrate Seniors Week in our local community.
Seniors Week will run from 21-28 March 2010.
Non-profit community based organisations, wishing to organise an activity for Seniors Week are encouraged to apply. Successful applicants will need to propose an activity/project with an intergenerational theme which needs to include older and young people.
The total amount of funding available is $2000 and will be distributed as follows: Port Macquarie $1000; Wauchope area $500; and Camden Haven area $500. Note: applications for smaller amounts are welcome.
Applications for 2010 will open in December and close on 1 February 2010.
Hastings Local Heritage Assistance Fund - 2009/10
The Hastings Local Heritage Assistance Fund aims to encourage positive work on heritage items in the area. Projects which may be eligible for funding are those that involve the repair, maintenance or reinstatement of missing items on heritage buildings. These include fences, verandahs, roof cladding and decorative detail. Funding is available on a dollar-for-dollar basis and preference is given to projects where the overall cost of works is in excess of $2,000.
The Fund has $15,000 for the 2009/10 financial year, this comprisings a $7,500 grant from the Heritage Branch of the NSW Department of Planning and $7,500 from Council.
Applications close: 6 August 2009
Download: Local Heritage Assistance Fund 2009/10.pdf (692KB)
