The Snowy Hydro Community Grant Program offers grants of up to $10,000 to support and deliver positive and lasting outcomes for our communities and is underpinned by our four community commitment pillars.
Applications for the Community Grants Program – Round two
The Snowy Hydro Community Grants Program has two grant application intakes per year; one in February – April and one in September – November.
Community Grants 2025 – Round two open soon
Applications open: 14 September 2025 9am
Applications close: 12 October 2025 11:55pm
Notification of outcome: All applicants will be notified in writing within six weeks of the closing date.
Case studies
CUC Snowy Monaro – Developing Snowy Monaro’s Future Leaders (Speak Up program)
“The Snowy Hydro Community Grant has made it possible for us to establish the Speak Up: Empowering Future Leaders of Snowy Monaro program. The impact of this initiative is already evident, as participants are emerging as motivated, engaged, and proactive contributors to our community, ready to drive positive change and shape the future of our region.”
Big Brothers
Big Sisters
“A funding contribution of this amount is crucial in the sustainability of our work. Big Brothers Big Sisters does not receive regular government funding, so to receive not just financial support, but also the backing and validation of our work by an organisation like Snowy Hydro gives us confidence in a sustainable future.”
Cooma Bowling Club
“By leveraging renewable energy technology, the Club aims to not only enhance its own operational efficiency and financial viability but also to inspire positive change and sustainable development across the local region. Through this initiative, we seek to create a more sustainable future for our Club and our community.”
FAQs
To apply, you must be a not-for-profit organisation located or delivering services within the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, or Towong local government areas. Your project must provide a lasting benefit to the community. You must also hold an ABN, or have an incorporated not-for-profit organisation that agrees to auspice your grant.
We do not provide funding for:
• Political groups or those primarily engaged in political activities.
• Religious initiatives that primarily focus on promoting religious activities or beliefs.
• Private individuals or for-profit businesses.
• Retrospective projects (those already completed or underway before the grant is awarded).
• Recurrent expenses like rent, utilities, or employee wages.
• Projects with unclear community impact, such as prize money.
• Projects with unclear ownership, such as sporting equipment without a clear maintenance plan.
• Initiatives related to tobacco, illegal drugs, or other inappropriate activities as deemed by Snowy Hydro.
Grants of up to $10,000 are available through our Snowy Mountains Community Grants Program. If your initiative costs more than this, you can still apply, but must demonstrate in your application how you plan to secure the remainder of the funds to ensure you can successfully deliver your initiative.
The Snowy Hydro Community Grants Program has two funding rounds each year: one in February and one in September.
All applications must be submitted through the secure online portal, Enquire, by the application deadline.
Yes, you must provide quotes or other forms of evidence to support the costs in your application budget. This helps us ensure the viability and value of your project.
If I’m successful, will I receive the full amount that I’ve requested?
Snowy Hydro reserves the right to partially fund your initiative to support a broader range of community projects. We may also specify how the funds must be directed.
Yes, you must spend the funds within 12 months of receiving the grant, unless otherwise agreed in writing with Snowy Hydro.
If grant funding is not expected to be spent in full within the timeframe specified by Snowy Hydro, you may request an extension to the timeframe in writing.
If an extension to the timeframe is not granted, you must spend the funds within this time, or you will be asked to refund any amount not used.
All eligible applications are assessed against the criteria outlined in our grant guidelines. These criteria focus on community need, project viability, and alignment with our Community Commitment Pillars.
Generally, no. Operational costs are not eligible. However, if you believe a specific operational cost is an important part of your initiative, you may include it in your budget and provide a clear explanation.
As part of the screening process for all applications, a Snowy Hydro representative may contact your organisation by phone or email.
To ensure your application can progress smoothly, please ensure all contact details supplied to Snowy Hydro are correct and you are contactable and available.
If Snowy Hydro is not able to contact your organisation for more information or answers to questions, your application may not progress through the screening process.
Our Community team is always here to help. Please email any questions to community@snowyhydro.com.au.