The Hills Shire Council has endorsed a number of local community and cultural initiatives through its 2026/27 Council Grants program.
Mayor of the Hills Shire Council, Dr. Michelle Byrne said funding would support karaoke nights, Christmas carols, community sport and much more throughout 2026/2027.
"Council received a strong response to this year's grants program, which reflects the demand for community services, local events and initiatives that bring people in our community together," Mayor Byrne said.
"We've committed over $140,000 to community groups supporting community sport, cultural events, programs for people with disability and homelessness services to name a few.
"This funding is helping local organisations deliver projects and activities that will provide real benefits for Hills residents."
Following a competitive assessment process, independent panels allocated available funding across a range of high-quality projects, with successful applicants receiving either full or partial funding.
The full list of projects supported by this round of grants includes:
Community Grants
- AASHA AUSTRALIA FOUNDATION - Aasha Seniors Hub: Empowering Connection, Wellbeing, and Inclusion
- Alive N' Kicking Hills Football Club - New ANK Hills Playing Shirts, Hats, Polos and Equipment
- Beaumont Hills Probus Inc - Purchase of Automated External Defibrillator (AED) & first aid kits
- Box Hill Rangers Incorporated - Activating Football Participation at Water Lane Reserve
- Computer Pals for Seniors - The Hills - Defibrillator for Old Caretakers Cottage
- Council of Indian Australians Inc - Diwali Festival 2026
- Crestwood Tennis Association Inc - Crestwood Tennis Healthy Lifestyle 2026-2027
- East Coast Eagles AFL Football Club Inc - Eagles Community Volunteer Program
- Hills Community Aid & Information Service Inc - Connect Communities Family Engagement Series
- Hills Hornets Touch Football - Community Touch Uniform Initiative
- Kellyville Utd FC - Football Goals Transportation Trolleys
- North West Sydney Hurricanes - Protection of grounds hired
- NSW Service for the Treatment and Rehabilitation of Torture and Trauma Survivors (STARTTS) - Iranian Community Wellbeing and Participation Program
- Rahilah Ltd - Rahilah Community Connections
- Rouse Hill Rams Sports Club Inc - Rouse Hill Rams All-Abilities Football Program
- Soroptimists International of The Hills Inc - Soroptimists International Public Speaking Competition
- Soul Eats Kitchen Ltd - Community Dinners
- The Hills District Toastmasters Club - Connected Inclusive Community
- The Hills Mens Shed Inc. - THMS Community Projects
- Usman Khawaja Foundation - UKF Free Cricket & Community Hub
- Winston Hills Athletics Centre - 2026 WHAC Equipment Grant
Arts, Culture and Events Grants
- The Social Factory Community - Carols in The Hills
- Friends of Glenhaven Incorporated - 2026 Glenhaven Carols by Candlelight
- Hills Shire Symphony Orchestra - Press Start: Video Game Music in Concert
- Indian Ocean Society of Australia - Navratri in The Hills - Community Garba Festival
- CLIPPED Karaoke - The Hills are alive with CLIPPED Karaoke!
- The Seventh Star Pty Ltd - Kite Flying Festival Castle Hill 2026
- The Stage Theatre Production and Education Inc. - Sydney Korean Theatre Festival
All grant funding provided to for-profit recipients will be placed on public exhibition for a period of 28 days. To make a submission, visit https://hillshaveyoursay.thehills.nsw.gov.au/ and search for 'Arts, Culture and Events Grant Funding.'
The grants were assessed by a panel of Council staff and independent external experts before being adopted by Council.
For more information about Council's grants policy, visit www.thehills.nsw.gov.au and search for 'Grants'.
