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 1
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 one dates
Applications open: 15 February 2025 9am
Applications close: 16 March 2025 11:55pm
Evaluation period: Monday 17 March – Friday 18 April 2025
Notification of outcome: by 28 April 2025
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.”
FAQs
Community organisations such as groups, clubs or individuals in the region can apply for one grant of up to $10,000.
We have two application rounds, February and September of each year.
Projects, events or activities must relate to the identified priority areas and contribute to their community’s wellbeing, prosperity and sustainability.
Eligible organisations and community groups include:
• Groups operating within the Snowy Monaro, Snowy Valleys, or Towong local government areas.
• Not-for-profit community groups or organisations that hold an Australian Business Number (ABN).
• Non-incorporated community groups and clubs overseen by an eligible organisation which is nominated as the legal entity on the application form.
To apply applicants must complete the online application form. Please answer all questions in full and provide all supporting documentation.
Applications must be submitted by the closing date. Eligible applications are those that meet the eligibility criteria and address at least one of our community commitment pillars.
To maintain a consistent and transparent assessment process, all eligible applications will be assessed and scored against the criteria in the grant guidelines.
• Political groups or organisations that are primarily engaged in political activities, including promoting political parties, candidates, or specific political ideologies
• Religious initiatives that primarily focus on promoting religious activities or beliefs
• Private individuals or business activities or recurrent expenses (example: rent, utilities, wages for a business or organisation)
• Requests for retrospective activities, or to cover costs associated with making an application
• Council-owned assets or infrastructure without written support from council
• Organisations or community groups not aligned with Snowy Hydro’s values
• Initiatives that have direct links to tobacco, illegal drugs, negative impacts on health, or are associated with inappropriate activities
Snowy Hydro are proud to have supported local regional events, projects and initiatives including but not limited to; Tumbafest, Adelong Show, Festival of the Falling Leaf, Man From Snowy River Festival, Cooma Motorfest.
Our Community team welcomes any questions to assist the application process. To contact our Community team please email: community@snowyhydro.com.au