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The support of local community groups and charities plays an important role in building positive relationships between The Star and the places we call home.

The Star Community Grants Program provides support to projects and initiatives that have a positive and lasting impact on our city.  It provides a mechanism to fund capital projects, events and activities through a consistent, fair and transparent process to ensure a range of community groups, charities and not-for-profit organisations are supported.

The Community Grants Program will be funded through The Star’s Found Monies (standing charity donation boxes, “wishing well” fountains, or the proceeds of lost property sales) to guarantee that this money collected goes back into the community where it is most needed.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The Star Sydney will consider providing up to $10,000 of funding for capital projects, events or activities that meet these requirements:

  • Individuals planning an activity, event or undertaking a capital project for the benefit of the community (within the 2007 and 2009 postcode areas); or
  • Established community groups and not for profit organisations planning an activity, event or undertaking a capital project for the benefit of the community (within the 2007 and 2009 postcode areas); or
  • Workplaces or businesses that are planning an activity, event or undertaking a capital project that supports the local community (within the 2007 and 2009 postcode areas); and
  • Should be a legal entity with an ABN number, incorporated association or registered charity.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Each application received will be assessed on these criteria:

  1. Capital project, event or activity located within the local area and must be conducted within the next 12 months;
  2. Clearly identifies and addresses community involvement;
  3. Directly benefits or builds capacity within the community;
  4. Detailed description of the event, activity or capital project including timeframes and an itemised budget;
  5. Assessment of past grants if applicable; and
  6. Only one successful application per organisation and project per financial year.