Community grants and support

Community Small Grants and Community Support Grants

Community Small Grants and Community Support Grants support groups and services within the local government area.

Community groups, not-for-profit organisations, arts and cultural organisations, sporting clubs, and individuals are encouraged to apply for these grants which are offered regularly:

  • Community Small Grants ($0-$2000)
  • Community Support Grants ($2000-$5000) 

Armidale Regional Village Grants

Residents of Armidale region's villages can apply for:

  • Armidale Regional Village Grants – up to $3500 

The next grant round will be promoted here. Watch this space!

For more information, please contact communitys@armidale.nsw.gov.au

Successful grant recipients

Successful projects from the grant round which closed on Monday 13 July 2026, were approved at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 26 August 2026:

Successful projects from the grant round which closed on Friday 23 March 2026, were approved at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 April 2026:

Successful projects from the grant round which closed on Friday 22 August 2025, were approved at the Ordinary Council Meeting on 22 October:

 

In-kind support for community groups, organisations and businesses

Community groups and organisations needing goods, services or expertise to help get their project or event off the ground, can apply for in-kind support from Armidale Regional Council thanks to a simple, formalised application system.

In‑kind support is the donation of goods, services, time or expertise instead of cash. This may include access to council equipment like marquees or chairs, venue hire assistance, technical and other advice, waste services, or other resources that help reduce project costs.

The opportunity to access in-kind support from council is not new, but to simplify and clarify the process, from March 2026 applications will be assessed at set times throughout the year.

Whether it’s a small community event, a village improvement project, a cultural activity or a new service for residents, council’s in‑kind support program aims to help community groups, not‑for‑profit organisations, arts and cultural organisations, sporting clubs and local service providers bring their projects and events to life.

To apply for in-kind support, identify which support round may be appropriate, and then complete the SmartyGrants application at the link.

Applications will be assessed, and support may be allocated. Projects that help to meet the goals of the Community Strategic Plan and Council’s Delivery Plan are prioritised, and in-kind support is offered when council staffing and resources are available.

In-kind support 2026/2027

All in-kind support applications open from Friday 13 March 2026

  • Round One closed on Monday 4 May 2026 - suporting activity and events in July to September 2026 
  • Round Two closed on Monday 13 July 2026 - supporting activities and events in October to December 2026
  • Round Three will close Sunday 1 November 2026
  • It aims to support activity and events in January to March 2027
  • Applications will be assessed and successful applicants will be notified by the end of November 2026
  • Round Four will close Monday 1 February 2027
  • It aims to support activity and events in April to May 2027
  • Applications will be assessed and successful applicants will be notified by the end of February 2027

For more, please contact communitys@armidale.nsw.gov.au 

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