Community Funding Policy

The purpose of this policy is to outline the City of Coffs Harbour’s (City) role in supporting the community initiatives. The policy covers donations, grants and sponsorships, ensuring alignment with the City’s strategic goals and community needs. This policy forms the framework for an accessible, equitable and open process for providing funding assistance to external groups. It is recommended that all requests for community funding are considered under this policy.

This policy and associated guidelines determine the eligibility and assessment criteria and ensures that the decision-making for providing funding complies with all relevant legislation.