Business Sense

18/08/2026

Cabonne residents your chance to shape the future of your community 😊

COMMUNITY SURVEY | TELL US WHAT MATTERS MOST FOR THE FUTURE OF CABONNE.

We have had such a great response so far, thank you to everyone who has already taken the time to complete the survey.

Based on Council’s current financial position, together with ageing infrastructure, it has been determined that current service levels are unsustainable.

Together with the community, Council must make some difficult decisions and compromises to shape the future.

Council is asking for your help to guide this process by sharing your opinion.
👉 What Council should prioritise
👉 Which services are most important
👉 Where spending should increase, stay the same or decrease
👉 How we can best shape Cabonne's future

Some of the questions involve real trade-offs because resources are limited. Your feedback will help Council understand what the community values most.

Complete the survey and help shape the future of Cabonne https://micromex.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_2t6UzRi4aazrsmW?Q_CHL=qr&fbclid=IwY2xjawTOXvZleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETE4cHNteHp3ZjVieThvNFQ0c3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHm8wlG0wEUDBjpWQhfd7avQDq6YViJ0abgQqGx2i2hpXbpDYuAyhYgayz7BR_aem_b0SZwtN8_dZwyykxnqsjrw

18/08/2026

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Cadia Cares Round 3 now open

Community groups and not for profits across Blayney, Cabonne and Orange, this one is close to home.

What it funds
Practical community projects, at two levels.
Minor funding up to $5,000 including GST for short projects, like a one off equipment purchase or a program delivered within the year.
Major funding from $5,001 to $20,000 for projects with clearer, longer term benefit.Think community facilities, education and environmental projects.

Who can apply
Community groups and organisations in the Blayney, Cabonne and Orange LGAs. That takes in recognised charities, not for profit organisations, community groups and educational projects.

What they are looking for
Projects that benefit a wide part of the community and leave lasting value. A committee of Cadia workers reviews every application, so a clear, well shaped project stands out.

Key dates (AEST)
📅 Applications close Monday 31 August 2026. Outcomes expected Friday 9 October 2026.

If you have a project ready to go and want a hand shaping a strong application before the deadline, get in touch.

Know a local group this suits? Feel free to share it with them.

Guidelines and the application link are in the first comment below.

11/08/2026

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: NSW Local Sport Grant Program 2026/27 now open

Grassroots sporting clubs across NSW, this one is for you. Between $2,000 and $20,000 is on the table to get more people playing and keep your club strong.

The NSW Office of Sport has $4.65 million in the pool, with $50,000 for every electorate, and the application is a manageable size.

What it funds
Coach and official accreditation, club websites and promotional material, come and try days, new equipment and uniforms, and facility upgrades like lighting, shelters, scoreboards and playing surfaces.

Who can apply
Incorporated not for profit clubs and associations affiliated with a State Sporting Organisation. Successful clubs declare Public Liability Insurance of at least $5 million. Councils, schools, for profit businesses, PCYCs and surf clubs are not eligible, though a council can contribute to a club's project.

Key dates (AEST) 📅
Applications close 1:00 pm on 24 August 2026. Projects must finish by 30 June 2028.

Know a local club that could use a hand? Feel free to tag them or share this.

If your club has a project in mind and wants a hand with a competitive application before the deadline, get in touch.

Full guidelines and the application link are in the first comment

04/08/2026

Have a heritage building in Mid Western Region? Get in quick as the Local Heritage grant is about to close on the 7 August.

Grants from $1500-$5k for minor repairs and maintenance. Need quotations to support your application…. Act now!

💲 Council's Local Heritage Grants closing soon

Grants between $1500 and $5000 are available to assist with small maintenance and conservation projects for heritage-listed, significant buildings located in heritage conservation areas.

📅 Applications close: Friday, 7 August 2026

More information and applications are available on Council's website 👇
midwestern.nsw.gov.au/heritage-grants

04/08/2026

Another great local funding initiative - this one from Oberon Council

📢 COMMUNITY DONATION AND EVENT SUPPORT FUNDING IS NOW OPEN!

Round two of Lachlan Shire Council’s Community Donation and Event Support Funding is now open until Tuesday 15 September 2026.

Guidelines, eligibility criteria and application forms can be found on Council's website 🔗 https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/Community/Grants-and-Donations/Council-Donation-and-Event-Support-Program

📆 Submissions close at 4pm on Tuesday 15 September 2026.

☎ For further information, please contact our Finance & Governance Administration Officer, Marie Roussety on (02) 6895 1900.

04/08/2026

Great funding initiative from Blayney Council driving community prosperity and economic growth in the Shire.

✨Reminder ✨

Applications now open for Round 1 - 2026/27 Community Financial Assistance Program.

Guidelines and applications are available from Council's website or from Council's office. Applications close 21 August 2026!
https://www.blayney.nsw.gov.au/our-community/grants-scholarships-and-awards/community-financial-assistance-program

04/08/2026

AVAILABILITY

I have been working in and helping regional Councils and organisations across Australia turn good ideas into funded, finished projects since 1999.

I am available now for project work. Whether it is a feasibility study, a business case, stakeholder engagement, a financial impact assessment, a grant application or the reporting that comes after, I can prepare, advise or review.

Councils, not for profits, organisations and small businesses, this is the work I do best.

The projects that get funded and finished usually have one thing in common. The Projects are well planned, authentic and tick the Policy behind the grant funding.

If you have something you want to get off the ground, I would love to chat with you and see how I can provide value. Please send me DM or email me at [email protected]

03/08/2026

Looking for a small business Grant??

Check out the links below to access what your state has on offer 😊

ACT Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-act/

NSW Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-nsw/

NT Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-nt/

QLD Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-qld/

SA Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-sa/

TAS Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-tas/

VIC Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-vic/

WA Business Grants: https://australiangrants.org/category/business-grants/business-grants-wa/

Welcome to the hub for WA small business grants. This section collates updates, guides, and announcements on funding programs available for Western Australian businesses.

03/08/2026

So great to see everyone smiling and happy today. I feel blessed for the lessons.

03/08/2026

GRANT OPPORTUNITY: Locals Councils Greener Neighbourhoods grants!

The grants are designed to support local councils in their strategic planning for long-term greening outcomes by growing and protecting urban tree canopy across Greater Sydney, the Hunter-Central Coast and Illawarra-Shoalhaven regions.

Up to $2.58 million is available, with 43 eligible councils having the chance to secure up to $60,000 in funding.

The program enables these eligible councils to strengthen evidence-based decision-making and deliver coordinated urban greening efforts that support greener, cooler and more liveable communities.

More information, including grant guidelines and how to apply, can be found here 👉

The Greener Neighbourhoods program empowers councils to create cooler, shadier neighbourhoods.