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NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2027

NSW Government

Funding amount$2,000 - $10,000
Total poolTotal pool: $200,000 (multiple grants offered)
DeadlineCloses Wed, 12 Aug 2026
RegionNSW

Overview

The NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2027 provides $200,000 in funding for community events and activities during the two-week festival period in March, which enables older community members to remain active, healthy and engaged.

Eligibility

Who can apply Applicants must be one of the following: Not for profit companies limited by guarantee, registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) and/or are endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGR) status. NSW associations or non-distributing co-operatives registered with NSW Fair Trading. Local Aboriginal Land Councils or Indigenous corporations registered with the Office of the Registrar of Indigenous Corporations. NSW local councils operating under the Local Government Act 1993. Not-for-profit entities incorporated under an Act of Parliament. The following are mandatory eligibility criteria: All applicants must have appropriate public liability insurance valued at a minimum of $10 million. All applicants must address the NSW National Redress Scheme sanctions. Who the grant is targeted towards The NSW Seniors Festival, presented by the NSW Government, is an established state-wide festival for people aged over 60, over 50 for Aboriginal people, and people with a life-long disability. Priority for funding under this grant program will be given to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and rural and regional service providers and local councils. Types of projects funded under this grant All grant applicants are required to meet the following eligibility criteria: Applications must be for free or heavily discounted programs or activities for seniors in NSW. Projects must be located within NSW. Events to be held between 1-14 March 2027, during the NSW Seniors Festival. Projects must be open to people in NSW aged 60+, 50+ for Aboriginal people, as well as people with a life-long disability. Events should align with the objectives of the NSW Seniors Festival, that is to encourage seniors to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, stay active and to connect with their communities. Applications can be for any size or number of activities to be held during the 2027 festival period. The NSW Seniors Festival Grant program aims for the best use and a broad distribution of funds to extend the benefit for seniors across NSW. When the project can start and end The project should be started by 1 March 2027 and the project must be completed by 14 March 2027. Who can’t apply The following will have an organisation deemed ineligible: Receiving or having received government assistance from another program for the proposed project. Applications will not be accepted from organisations that have outstanding acquittals with DCJ. Or who have not met project requirements, including acquittal and reporting, for funding received from DCJ in the previous two years.

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