2025-2026 Hilltops Council Financial Assistance and Sponsorship Program is now OPEN
Under section 356 of the Local Government Act 1993 Hilltops Council once a year calls for applications from community organisations who are seeking financial assistance or sponsorship from Council.
Our annual Financial Assistance and Sponsorship program provides funding to eligible community groups and organisations with the aim to maximise community connections, and improve the function and sustainability of community projects/events and facilities.
This program is run each year to provide financial assistance to organisations to help deliver local initiatives that make a positive contribution to our community.
All applications and supporting information must be submitted to Council on the prescribed forms which are available below and at Council offices, and be submitted to submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au by the designated closing time and date to be considered.
When submitting an application please supply as much information as possible so that Council is able to assess your application to its full potential.
It is highly recommended that you read the Hilltops Council Financial Assistance and Sponsorship Policy prior to submitting an application.
Click here to download Financial Assistance & Sponsorship Policy
Financial Assistance Program:
Fund 1 – Small Scale Infrastructure Fund
To assist organisations to provide infrastructure for their community/ sporting group. Council will fund up to 50% of the cost of the infrastructure, to a maximum of $2,500.
Fund 2 – General Fund for Community Financial Assistance
This fund is designed to assist community groups and organisations to undertake special programs or events. Council will fund up to 50% of the cost of the event or program, to a maximum of $2,500.
Click here to download Financial Assistance Application Form
Sponsorship Program:
Sponsorships will be considered for not-for-profit groups, organisations or individuals seeking to organise an event/activity within the Hilltops Local Government Area that has demonstrable benefit to the community.
Click here to download Sponsorship Program Application Form
Important Additional Information
All applications and supporting information must be submitted to Council on the prescribed forms to submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au by midnight Friday 31 October 2025.
If you have previously been supported by the Hilltops Council Financial Assistance & Sponsorship program you must submit an acquittal within one month of your event or program being complete with all supporting information to mail@hilltops.nsw.gov.au, attention Grants Officer, failure to do so can impact on any future submissions you may make to this program.
Click here to download Financial Assistance and Sponsorship Acquittal Report
All applications and supporting information must be submitted to Council on the prescribed forms to submissions@hilltops.nsw.gov.au.
RDA Southern Inland Grant Funding Finder
Finding and accessing funding often seems a complicated and difficult process. It shouldn’t be.
Hilltops Council has partnered with Regional Development Australia Southern Inland (RDASI), with this partnership we offer a FREE online grant finder to identify current opportunities. This resource connects business and community groups with available funding from local, state and federal government, plus private foundation sources.
RDA Southern Inland Grant Funding Finder allows you to:
- Find available grants.
- Get free email alerts when grants open, close and are updated.
- Track your application.
- Find tips and support for writing grant applications.
Access the grant portal online now at: https://grantguru.com/au/rdasna