Key information
- Status: Closed
- Grant amount: Receipts up to $10000 across 2 different categories
- Application opened: 5 August 2024
- Application closed: 6 September 2024, 5:00 pm
Program objective
The NSW Seniors Festival Grant program encourages seniors in NSW to enjoy new experiences, continue learning, stay active and connect to their communities. It does this by:
- supporting a broad range of local community organisations
- supporting programs and activities in regional NSW
- fostering partnerships with community groups and services
- providing programs and activities for diverse communities in NSW
- supporting projects that empower older people to stay connected
- assisting organisations to increase capacity of current programs and activities.
This program is administered by Department of Communities and Justice.
Eligibility
Who can apply
All applicants are required to meet the following eligibility criteria:
- applications must propose free or heavily discounted programs or activities for seniors in NSW
- projects must be located within NSW and conducted between 3-16 March 2025
- projects must be open to all that identify as a senior in NSW.
Who the grant is targeted towards
Seniors in NSW
Types of projects funded under this grant
Not Applicable
When the project can start and end
The project should be started by 3 March 2025 and the project must be completed by 16 March 2025.
Most recent recipients
What was approved
Approved for BaptistCare NSW & ACT
Your support will help us celebrate our Seniors Day Event at Gimbawali Place on 5th March 2025. Located in Carlingford, Gimbawali Place opened in June 2023 and is BaptistCare’s largest community housing site for seniors and single-parent families. Residents come from diverse cultural backgrounds, including CALD and First Nations groups.
$1,000 was approved by
Minister HarrisonDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
City of ParramattaLocation of the recipient
The Hills Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
35
Applications received
251
NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2025
Program term
3-16 March 2025What was approved
Approved for Bathurst Seymour Centre
In 2024 the Bathurst Seymour Centre facilitated a forum of local service providers who provided information on services available to those over 65 to the local community. This was funded by the Bathurst Seymour Centre. in 2025 we would like to grow our forum so that it reaches more consumers.
$1,000 was approved by
Minister HarrisonDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Bathurst Regional CouncilLocation of the recipient
Bathurst Regional CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
35
Applications received
251
NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2025
Program term
3-16 March 2025What was approved
Approved for Bega Valley Shire Council
A conference event for seniors addressing the 2025 Seniors Week theme 'Let it Shine' to bring Bega Valley senior residents together for an engaging series of presentations, entertainment, refreshments and a trade show. The conference will educate and empower seniors to engage with community and take control of their futures.
$10,000 was approved by
Minister HarrisonDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Bega Valley Shire CouncilLocation of the recipient
Bega Valley Shire CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
35
Applications received
251
NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2025
Program term
3-16 March 2025What was approved
Approved for Blacktown City Council
Collaborating with senior citizens centres and community connector volunteers two large ballroom dancing sessions will be organised. This will be a new activity to be added to the collation of an online and physical festival booklet promoting all the free activities and events available throughout Blacktown LGA.
$5,730 was approved by
Minister HarrisonDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Blacktown City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Blacktown City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
35
Applications received
251
NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2025
Program term
3-16 March 2025What was approved
Approved for Burwood Council
'"Seniors Shine On" is a 2-week vibrant festival featuring Health and Wellbeing Expo, Gala Lunch, skill development workshops, fitness classes, and nostalgia evoking morning tea. Designed to benefit seniors of all backgrounds and abilities, the program aims to foster social connections, evoke nostalgia, encourage active lifestyles, and enhance mental well-being.
$8,000 was approved by
Minister HarrisonDate approved
November 2024Location of the project
Burwood CouncilLocation of the recipient
Burwood CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
35
Applications received
251
NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2025
Program term
3-16 March 2025What your application needs to include
Please review the DCJ Grants Service Provider page for resources and grant program guidelines.
Each applicant, as part of an application response, must confirm that they meet the eligibility criteria.
Applicants that do not address the eligibility criteria in full may be excluded from the application process at the department's discretion.
After the application is submitted
Successful applications will be decided by: Minister Jackson
One step application process: Open Competitive
Applications will be reviewed by the eligibility team for eligibility and compliance with grant guidelines and eligible criteria. They will then be subject to the assessment process which will include assessment by the Assessment Team and recommendations to the Assessment Panel.
The delegated DCJ officer will be the decision-maker, as per the NSW Grant Administration Guide.
Applicants will be formally notified on whether their application has been successful. It is an applicant’s responsibility to ensure all contact details are up to date.
Anticipated assessment outcome date is October 2024
Anticipated date for funding deed execution with successful applicants is November 2024
Support and contact
Department of Community and Justice
DCJ Grants- NSW Seniors Festival
GrantDesignandSupport@dcj.nsw.gov.au