Through the Collaborative Care program, we are offering grants of $500 to $5,000 to local community groups and organisations. The funds can be used for activities that help improve the health and wellbeing of people in Wee Waa. These grants will help local people to take the lead in creating initiatives that help others feel healthier, more connected to their community, and more aware of local health services.

Some examples of the types of community-led activities we want to fund are:

• Community gardens,
• Nutrition programs,
• Support groups,
• Exercise groups,
• Wellbeing lunches.

These are only examples, your idea can be different. We want to support fresh ideas from local community groups.

You can apply if you are a:

• Community organisation,
• Registered charity,
• Community group (e.g., cultural, youth, new mums, seniors),
• Support group,
• Sporting group,
• School or Early Learning Centre,
• Other local neighbourhood groups.

Please be aware that if your group does not have an ABN, your grant will be provided under the auspices of another local organisation. That means another community organisation will receive the funding on your behalf and pay for your expenses. Don't let that stop you from applying if you have a great idea. If your idea is successful, we will support you with this.

Who is not eligible:

• individuals
• State or Commonwealth government agencies.

This is not an exhaustive list. The Collaborative Care project group in Wee Waa will prioritise applications from local community groups that meet the aims of this grant program.

Activities must:

• Improve health or wellbeing; or build social connection; or share information about health services or social support services,
• Be free or low‑cost for participants,
• Take place in Wee Waa.

We cannot fund:

• Activities that duplicate services already funded elsewhere,
• Events where alcohol is a main focus,
• Projects promoting political or religious conversion,
• Activities that only benefit one person or a closed membership group.

Grant Amount

You can apply for an amount between $500 and $5,000.

You must include a simple budget with your application showing how you plan to spend the grant.

How Many Grants Will Be Awarded

Applications will be short listed and then the Wee Waa community will vote for their favourites.

A total of $20,000 is available.

Eligible Costs

Grants can be used to fund things like:

• Equipment or materials (e.g., garden tools, sports equipment),
• Venue hire,
• Food or catering,
• Facilitator fees,
• Meeting or event costs,
• Transport to a community event,
• Promotion and printing.

Ineligible Costs

Grants cannot be used to fund:

• Salaries or wages,
• Building or construction work,
• Ongoing organisational running costs,
• Provision of alcohol,
• Prizes, gifts, or cash giveaways.

Applications open 22nd June 2026.

Applications will close 2nd August 2026.

Community voting will be open from 10th to 23rd August 2026.

All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 28th August 2027.

To receive funding:

• Your activity must benefit the Wee Waa community,
• Your activity must be completed by 30 April 2027,
• You must agree to participate in an interview about your activity with a Collaborative Care project representative,
• You must agree to have your activity promoted online and in the local media.