More than 57 community projects created by not-for-profits, artists and creatives will receive a boost to their budget, with funding support from Northern Beaches Council.

Council has announced the successful recipients of the 2023/24 Community Grants program, with total funding of $292,000 to be distributed.

The popular grants program received 159 applications this year, with 57 projects being recommended across two grants streams – Arts and Creativity and Community Development.

Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said small subsidies from Council can make a massive difference to recipients.

“There are so many wonderful community groups on the Northern Beaches who are striving to improve equality, reduce disadvantage and delivering direct benefits to local people, communities and our environment” Mayor Heins said.

“Council is proud to play its part in supporting these organisations and their vital work in our community.

“We are equally proud to support local creatives within our community. With grants to both individual artists and arts organisations, we are helping to build on our thriving creative sector on the Northern Beaches.”

Projects to be funded through the Community Development grant program include disability support for school children, a unique sensory integration room for high-needs children, accessible art programs, pride events, youth programs, seniors support, meal services for the homeless, self-defence workshops and multicultural community projects.

A range of projects and initiatives have been funded in this latest round of Arts and Creativity grants, including live music, emerging musicians and women’s choirs, First Nations visual art, artist-run exhibitions, community theatre, literature, film production, sustainable jewellery-making, and local storytelling.

For more information about the grants and the complete list of 2023/24 grant recipients visit our website.