Community grants

Hornsby Shire Council supports local community groups by providing and assisting with community grants.

Hornsby Shire ClubGRANTS Donation Scheme

ClubGRANTS funding is available for community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities. The money comes from the four largest registered clubs in the Shire.

Category 1

Please note: applications for Category 1 are now open and close 5pm, 31 May 2026.

Specific community welfare and social services, community development, community health services and employment assistance activities.

• Invitation to Apply 2026(PDF, 460KB)
• Local Priorities Statement(PDF, 49KB)

Find your local grant round

Acquittal Forms

• Standard Funding Report Form - Grants Over $7,500(PDF, 798KB)
• Standard Funding Report Form - Grants Up to & Including $7,500(PDF, 707KB)

Category 2

Other community development support services and applications are made by sending a letter directly to one of the participating clubs. The six clubs are:

• Hornsby RSL
• Magpies Waitara
• The Galston Club
• West Pennant Hills Sports Club
• Club Berowra
• Asquith Club

How to apply

For applicant help visit: https://www.clubgrants.com.au/help/applicants