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Wagga Wagga City Council’s Annual Grants Program: Neighbourhood and Rural Villages category is now open for applications. This funding stream is designed to activate community spaces, strengthen neighbourhood connections, and celebrate Wiradjuri and First Nations culture.
Key Information:
Funding amount: Minimum $1,000 | Maximum $7,500
Applications open: 23 February 2026, 9:00am
Applications close: 4 May 2026, 11:59pm
Grant officer: Victoria Lowe - lowe.victoria@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Eligibility & Project Requirements:
To be considered, projects must meet at least two of the following criteria:
Increase community connection in neighbourhoods, rural villages, community centres and halls
Increase community provide in local Wiradjuri and First Nations culture and heritage
Provide opportunities for connection through recreational activity, arts and leisure in community centres, halls and public spaces
Demonstrate evidence of in-kind support by the applicant
Applications are encouraged to provide letters of support from the communities/villages your program or project will benefit, as support of your application