Grants and funding

The Lake Mac Community Environment Grants Program is designed to support community-initiated projects that improve our local environment and inspire environmentally sustainable behaviour in Lake Macquarie City.

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Not-for-profit groups and organisations that have significant local membership or participation, and/or are undertaking a project that shows significant local benefits, may be eligible for a donation from Council.

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Council supports event organisers and community groups to deliver events, festivals, sporting celebrations and conferences across the City, which benefit the community and support the outcomes of Council's Event and Festival Strategy and Action Plan 2019-2024.

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The Lead Mitigation Grant Program provides funding to eligible North Lake Macquarie residents who have been adversely impacted by lead contamination resulting from the former Pasminco Cockle Creek Smelter.

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Owners of heritage-listed properties in Lake Macquarie are invited to apply for annual small grants, on a dollar-for-dollar basis, to assist with the maintenance of their properties.

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Not-for-profit organisations and schools may be eligible to apply for funds to implement a hands-on cultural project or event to celebrate NAIDOC Week.

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