Community Assistance Program
The City of Newcastle Community Assistance Program funds projects which benefit the community of Newcastle.
The Newcastle Community Assistance Program supports community-led initiatives that have
- a community benefit for the people of Newcastle and/or
- an economic benefit for the city or local business precincts.
The program supports a diverse range of community projects. These activities bring people together, express cultural values, help those in need, protect the environment, attract visitors to Newcastle and contribute to the local economy.
Successful Community Assistance Program recipients for 2011.
Second Round Community Assistance Program
The Second Round of Community Assistance Program has been postponed.
Notification will be made via this web page, and our apologies for any inconvenience.
Please contact the Sponsorship and Business Investment Officer for more information.
Public Exhibition
The City of Newcastle has reviewed its policies for support provided in the Community Assistance Program and invites members of the public to make submissions in writing.
The following documents are available for viewing as part of the exhibition:
Policy of Council Funding of Community Activities - Current (26.8kb)- Draft Economic Development Sponsorship Policy (236.7kb)
- Draft Community Development Program Policy (247.5 kb)
- Frequently asked questions about reforms to The City of Newcastle
Community Assistance Program (55.20 kb)
See the documents
- City Administration Centre, 282 King Street, Newcastle
- All Council libraries
Written comments should be sent to
Sponsorship and Business Development Officer
The City of Newcastle
PO Box 489
NEWCASTLE NSW 2300
or email: mail@ncc.nsw.gov.au
Contact us
City Administration Centre
282 King Street
Newcastle NSW 2300
Tel: 02 4974 2000