MORE funding is now available to celebrate and support older Australians, with the NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026 offering $200,000 statewide for inclusive community events.
Member for Oxley Michael Kemp is encouraging not-for-profit groups and councils across the Mid North Coast to apply for the grants, which will support activities held during the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival in March – the largest celebration of older people in the Southern Hemisphere.
“Our seniors have helped build the communities we know and love today, whether through decades of work, volunteering, or simply sharing their stories and experiences with the younger generations.
“These grants make it easier for community organisations and councils to run events that are inclusive, social and meaningful,” Mr Kemp said.
Whether it’s a morning tea, a fitness class, a community concert, or an information session, the funding is designed to bring people together and honour the contributions of older Australians.
“Staying active, connected and engaged is critical to our wellbeing as we age.
“These grants will help reduce isolation and promote mental and physical health,” Mr Kemp said.
Grants ranging from $1,500 to $5,000 are available to all eligible community organisations to support local activities.
Larger-scale regional events run by local governments can apply for grants from $5,001 to $10,000.
Applications are now open and close at 4:00pm on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
To apply or learn more, visit: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/seniors-festival-grants-program
By Sis HIGGINS
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