The Micro Grants Program offers up to $1,000 for individuals, sole traders and small businesses to improve community wellbeing and achieve social change.
We understand that a small amount of money can help you get your idea up and running. Micro Grants support innovative people to meet community needs when they may not be eligible for other grants programs.
Micro Grants 2022-2023
The Micro Grants 2022-2023 round opens on Monday 6 February 2023 and closes on Monday 20 March 2023 at 5pm.
For more information, please see our:
Submitting your application
- Read the Grants, Donations and Sponsorship Policy (2020) and the Micro Grants Guidelines 2022-2023.
- Book into a How to Apply for a Georges River Council Grant workshop and/or a Q&A Session, and contact the Grants Officer with any questions.
- Start your application on our SmartyGrants page.
- Applications close on Monday 20 March 2023 at 5pm.
Financial Reporting Requirements
Please note there are new financial reporting requirements for recipients of Council funding.
Questions?
We are running
How to Apply for a Georges River Council Grant workshops and
Question and Answer Sessions for Community Grants, Micro Grants and Heritage Publication Grants. Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
Register via Eventbrite.
Workshops - How to Apply for a Georges River Council Grant
One-hour workshops outlining the application process for Community Grants, Micro Grants and Heritage Publication Grants. Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
Register via Eventbrite.
| Workshop |
Date and Time |
Location |
| Workshop #1 – GRC Seniors Festival 2023 |
Friday 10 February 2023, 10am-midday |
Hurstville Senior Citizens Centre |
| Workshop #2 |
Tuesday 14 February 2023, 12pm-1pm |
Online |
| Workshop #3 |
Tuesday 21 February 2023, 10am-11am |
Hurstville Library and Service Centre – Miles Franklin Room |
| Workshop #4 |
Monday 27 February 2023, 6pm-7pm |
Online |
| Workshop #5 |
Wednesday 8 March 2023, 2pm-3pm |
Clive James Library and Service Centre – Activities Room |
| Workshop #6 |
Monday 13 March 2023, 11am-midday |
Online |
Q&A Sessions
15-minute individual sessions to discuss your project or the application process with Council's Grants Officer. Sessions are free but bookings are essential.
Register via Eventbrite.
| Q&A Sessions |
Date and Time |
Location |
| Q&A Sessions #1 |
Thursday 9 February 2023, 2pm-4pm |
Hurstville Library and Service Centre – Miles Franklin Room or online |
| Q&A Sessions #2 |
Wednesday 15 February 2023, 4pm- 6pm |
Online |
| Q&A Sessions #3 |
Monday 20 February 2023, 1pm-3pm |
Clive James Library – Study Room or online |
| Q&A Sessions #4 |
Tuesday 28 February 2023, 10am- midday |
Online |
| Q&A Sessions #5 |
Thursday 9 March 2023, 10am-midday |
Hurstville Library and Service Centre – Miles Franklin Room or online |
| Q&A Sessions #6 |
Monday 13 March 2023, 3pm-5pm |
Online |
For any further questions, please contact Council’s Grants Officer on 02 9330 6400 or email grants@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.
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