Georges River Council has awarded a total of $137,000 in funding to support local projects through Round 2 of the 2025-2026 Community and Micro Grants Programs.
A total of 25 not-for-profit groups and residents will receive funding to deliver projects over the next two years. These projects cover important areas such as health and wellbeing, support for young people and families, services for older residents, arts and culture, and programs that bring the community together.
The funded projects respond to the needs of people in the Georges River area and aim to create positive, lasting outcomes for the community, such as:
- youth creative spaces,
- cultural programs
- domestic and family violence support services
- digital skills training
- community arts initiatives
- accessible activities for people living with disability.
Successful applications were chosen for their alignment with Council’s Community Strategic Plan, along with key plans like the Disability Inclusion Action Plan and the Social Justice Charter.
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, “Congratulations to everyone who secured funding in this round. Your work plays an important role in strengthening our community.”
“We received more than $600,000 in funding requests in this round, one of two offered each year. This shows just how valuable these grants are to local organisations and residents. The variety of projects funded highlights the passion and effort of our community in tackling local issues in thoughtful and practical ways.”
“Council is pleased to back these projects, which help create a more inclusive community, deliver vital services, and improve everyday life for our residents. We look forward to seeing these initiatives come to life and make a real difference.”
The next round – Community and Micro Grants 2026-2027 Round 1 – will open on Monday 6 July 2026.
Community Grant Recipients
| Applicant | Project |
| Project Youth | Pennys Solar |
| St George Creative Art & Craft Centre Inc. | Community Ceramics Studio Renewal Project |
| Volunteer Marine Rescue NSW (Botany Port Hacking) | Atrial External Defibrillator Replacement Project |
| Allawaw Aboriginal Corporation | Strong Paths – Early Intervention & Life Navigation Program |
| Kurranulla Aboriginal Corporation | Gujagang – Connecting Kids To Culture |
| Stride Mental Health Ltd trading as headspace Hurstville | Maker Space: Creative Third Space for Youth |
| The Uniting Church in Australia Property Trust (NSW) on behalf of Georges River Presbytery | Automated External Defibrillators |
| Moving Forward DFV Case Management Services Inc. | Ending Violence Together – Uniting Communities To Prevent Domestic and Sexual Violence |
| Kingsway Community Care Inc. | Safe Foundations: Strengthening Crisis Support in Georges River |
| Autism Spectrum Australia (Aspect) | Inclusive Learning Activities for Aspect South East Sydney School Students |
| Diversity and Disability Inc. | Our Voice, Our Community – Multicultural Disability Peer Support |
| Resourceful Australian Indian Network Inc. | Volunteer Recruitment Training and Education |
| The Reconnect Project Ltd | Tech Help Desk: Digital Tech Made Easy |
| The Honeymakers Inc. | Band Shirts And A Double Bass |
| Kogarah Community Services Inc. | Up & Coming Program |
| The Trustee For Top Blokes Foundation | Top Blokes Program Strengthening Young Male Resilience Across Georges River |
| Bus Stop Films Ltd | Creating Welcome Accessible Infrastructure for Bus Stop Films Community Hub |
Micro Grant Recipients
| Applicant | Project |
| Advance Diversity Services Ltd | Common Ground – Building Belonging in Georges River |
| Margaret Ruckert | Documentary for Discovery Writers Hurstville’s 20th Year Anniversary |
| Narwee Baptist Community Broadcasters Ltd | Enable Disability Radio |
| Georges River Life Care | Heal My Story |
| Jennifer Tyler | Pocket Gallery |
| Southern Sydney Folk Club Inc. | Southern Sydney Folk Club Bush Dance 2026 |
| Australian Yau Kung Mun Chinese Martial Arts Association Inc. | Inclusive Lion Dance Workshop |
| Maggie Su | Homelessness Care Packages |
To keep up to date about future grant rounds and Council’s grant capacity building, visit Council’s Community Grants webpage and subscribe to the Grants e-newsletter.
