Applications for funding of grants of up to $20,000 are available from Sutherland Shire Council's Community Grants and Subsidies Program.
Only not-for-profit organisations and community groups will be considered for funding. Organisations must be incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act 2009 or auspiced by an Incorporated Association and be deemed as not-for-profit by the Australian Taxation Office. Organisations must provide an ABN, or an Auspice Organisation.
Organisations or the auspice agency must have Public Liability Insurance up to the value of $20 million.
Only TWO applications from each organisation will be considered.
Local, eligible not-for-profit organisations and community groups are encouraged to apply. Projects must benefit residents of Sutherland Shire.
Read the Community Grants & Subsidies Program Information Guide 2025/2026.
Getting Support
Contact the Community Development and Grants Advisor at Council on Tel: 9710 0892 during business hours or Email: communities@ssc.nsw.gov.au and quote your application number.
For technical support contact Smarty Grants help desk service@smartygrants.com.au Phone: (03) 9320 6888
If you need more help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
Navigating (moving through) the application form
On the right hand side of every screen, there is a box which links directly to every page of the application. You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the application.
Saving your draft application and returning later
You can press 'save' at any point and log out. When you log back in and click on the 'My Applications' link at the top of the screen, you will find a listing of any applications you have started or submitted. Your draft application will be saved and you can start where you left off. Once you have created your application you can download it as a PDF by clicking on the download as PDF button at the bottom of the application navigation panel.
Be sure to keep a copy of your organisation's application form and login details including your password, in a hard copy to safeguard against losing your information.
Submitting your application
You will find a 'Review' button at the bottom of the navigation panel. You need to review your application before you can submit it. Once you have reviewed your application you can submit it by clicking on 'Submit' at top of screen or on the navigation panel. You will not be able to submit your application until all the compulsory questions are completed.
Once you have submitted your application NO further editing or uploading of support materials is possible.
When you submit your application you will receive an automated successful confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register. If you do not receive a confirmation of submission email then your submission has NOT been received.
Attachments and Supporting Documents
You may need to upload/submit attachments to support your application. You are required to have the documents saved on your computer or on a USB drive. Please remember to allow enough time for each file to upload before trying to attach another file. It is recommended to keep files to a maximum of 5MB. If it is above 5MB be aware this may take longer to upload.
All questions marked with an * are compulsory. You are unable to submit your application unless all compulsory questions have been answered.
IMPORTANT: Please ensure you save your application regularly. If you leave the application unsaved for more than 20 minutes the form may not be able to save as it is on a timer.
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