On Wednesday 4 February 2026, Georges River Council proudly celebrated the Community and Micro Grants 2025-2026 Round 1 recipients.
Council's Community and Micro Grants Program aims to enhance the wellbeing of residents across the Georges River area. It offers financial support for local projects that strengthen our community, encourage participation and celebrate diversity.
A total of $148,962 was shared between 16 community groups and local organisations.
Georges River Council Mayor Elise Borg said, "Council is proud to support our local organisations and individuals to deliver projects and initiatives that give back to the Georges River community.
"Congratulations to all recipients of this round and I look forward to seeing the positive impact their projects will have on our entire community."
Community and Micro Grants 2025-2026 Round 1 recipients:
Community Grants
| Organisation |
Project |
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| Narwee Baptist Community Broadcasters Ltd |
New Youth Radio Program by Local Young Musicians |
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| Sensory Minds Inclusion Centre |
Autism Awareness and Inclusion |
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| Sutherland Shire Family Services Inc. trading as The Family Co. |
Kids Cove - An After School Kids Club |
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| Stride Mental Health Ltd trading as headspace Hurstville |
Therapeutic Small Group: Healing and Growth with Dungeons and Dragons |
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| The Magnificals Chamber Orchestra Inc. |
A Musical Soiree: Around the World in 80 Minutes |
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| CanRevive Inc. |
Supporting Cancer Recovery with Chinese and Western Dietary Wisdom |
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| Southern Sydney Folk Club Inc. |
Public Address (P.A.) System for Southern Sydney Folk Club |
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| Cass Care Ltd |
Multicultural Senior Connections in Georges River |
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| The Uniting Church in Australia - The Kogarah Storehouse |
Speed to Succeed |
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| Shopfront Arts Co-op Ltd |
Creative Futures: Launching Young People into Sustainable Arts Careers |
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| Learning Links |
Links at School: Empowering Children to Communicate and Thrive |
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| Happy Singing Tribe |
May Flowers for Mothers Concert 2026 and 2027 |
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| Australian Macedonian Welfare and Wellbeing NSW |
Seniors Wellbeing and Oral History Project |
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Micro Grants
| Organisation |
Project |
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| Jubilee Community Services Inc. |
Designing for Collaboration and Creativity |
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| St George Men's Shed Inc. |
Funding for Long Sleeve Safety Workwear Shirts |
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| Kingsway Community Care Inc. trading as Platform Nine |
Bags of Dignity |
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| Sensory Minds Inclusion Centre |
Sensory Reset Sanctuaries |
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A reminder that applications for Community Grants and Micro Grants 2025–2026 Round 2 are now open. Council invites local organisations, community groups, businesses, and residents to apply.
