Community Support Fund 2025/2026 - Round 2

The Community Support Fund aims to build sustainable local communities, and enhance the wellbeing and capacity of the Port Stephens community.

This grant welcomes applications from community groups and not-for-profit organisations seeking support for community-driven projects, activities and events that demonstrate a strong benefit to the community and its needs.

Round 2: Applications open 1 February and close 1 March 2026

Maximum per application is $6,000

A total of $70,000 is available across the 2 rounds.

You can only apply for one project per financial year.

- You must operate in or service the Port Stephens LGA

- Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations or charities

- Registered businesses with an ABN

- Sole traders

- Schools, if they can demonstrate a community partnership

If you are an unincorporated community group, volunteers or individual you must be auspiced by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply in their own right, prior to submitting your application and that is relevant to the sector and can support the development of the proposal.

If you require assistance please email pscgrants@portstephens.nsw.gov.au or call the Vibrant Places team on 4988 0255 and you will be put through to an officer who can help with your enquiry.

The grant program is primarily designed
to help with:
• Project development and implementation
• Capital purchase directly related to a defined activity or program
• Building the internal capacity of the organisation
• Resource development.
The types of things you can apply for include:
• Hardware like computers, tablets or headsets related to a program or events
• Software and apps
• Event-related costs
• Website development and upgrades
• Equipment
• Training for volunteers and staff
• Marketing and printing costs
• Contractor fees
• And other project-related costs.
You must demonstrate the community benefit of the purchase.

Please read the Funding Guidelines prior to completing this form.