To be eligible for our grants programs you must: 

• be a not-for-profit organisation 
• operate in the Northern Beaches Local Government Area (LGA) or demonstrate significant benefit to the Northern Beaches community
• have no outstanding debts owed to Northern Beaches Council 
• acquit any previous Northern Beaches Council grants or sponsorships in the specified timeline
• meet the specific eligibility criteria for each grant category 

For more information about eligibility see page 7 of the Guidelines. 

Capacity Building category

Up to $5,000

Purpose

To build the capacity of small and emerging community organisations to deliver activities or test new initiatives that benefit one or more of the identified priority populations. 

Eligibility

Who can apply: 

• Unincorporated association or community group, predominantly run by volunteers.
• Incorporated entities that are, predominantly run by volunteers, and with an annual revenue (for example, revenue from donations) of $500,000 or less.

Program outcomes 

Grant funding should contribute to one or more of the following program outcomes:

• improved capacity of small and emerging community organisations
• increased diversity of activities or services that support positive social outcomes 
• improved safety, inclusion or connection for one or more priority populations.

Assessment criteria

Assessors will consider how the project:

1. Aligns with the purpose and program outcomes of the grant category
2. Benefits one or more of the identified priority populations 
3. Demonstrates value for money, how funding will be used and resources to complete the project.

Social Impact category 

Up to $10,000

Purpose 

To increase the social impact of established community organisations through new projects or expanding existing programs that improve safety, inclusion or connection for identified priority populations and strengthen the community sector.

Eligibility 

Who can apply: 

• Incorporated entities that are not-for-profit.

Program outcomes 

Grant funding should contribute to the following program outcomes:

• improved safety, inclusion or connection for one or more priority populations 
• a stronger, more resilient and connected community sector.

Assessment criteria 

Assessors will consider how the project:

1. Aligns with the purpose and program outcomes of the grant category
2. Benefits one or more of the identified priority populations
3. Demonstrates value for money with a detailed budget and resources to complete the project
4. Demonstrates community engagement, local partnerships and/or collaborative solutions
5. Identifies clear success measures and how it will be evaluated. 

When your application is assessed, we'll look at how your project benefits these populations:

• Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
• LGBTQ+ community
• low-income households 
• multicultural communities
• older people experiencing social isolation
• people at risk of or experiencing homelessness and/or housing insecurity
• people experiencing domestic and family violence
• people experiencing mental ill-health
• people with disability and/or their carers
• young people experiencing mental health challenges