Annual Community Donation Applications
Cootamundra-Gundagai Regional Council (CGRC) has traditionally supported local sporting clubs, schools, community groups and individuals through the provision of financial, and in kind, support.
CGRC continues to provide that support to its communities now and into the future, through its annual community donations program, which officially opens on 1 April each year and closes the end of May.
To assist Council’s budgetary framework, only one round of donations will be determined in each financial year.
In making an application you will be required to address the following:
- The persons or association have bona fide need of the donation.
- The justification for the donation – (why should the wider body of taxpayers support this activity or association?).
- The benefit to and participation of the wider community in the activities for which the donation is sought,
- The measurable outcomes against which the success of the donation will be assessed.
- Specific details of the association’s plans to reduce its dependence on Council for donations in the future.
- The date for review of the donation (for multi-year donations), and
- An acknowledgement that future donation will be contingent on meeting or exceeding agreed outcomes.
2026-2027 Financial Year Community Donations
| Organisation | $ | In kind | Details |
| Cootamundra Veterans Week of Golf | $1000 | Week of Golf for men and women over the age of 55. | |
| Cootamundra Public School | $ 1,500.00 | Funds will be used to hire the Town Hall for end of year presentations | |
| Cootamundra Sports Foundation | $ 1,000.00 | To provide funds for donations to local junior sports people, junior sporting clubs and schools to assist with their costs in playing representative sport. | |
| Gundagai Men’s Shed Inc | $5,000 | The requested donation will form part of the funds necessary in the purchase and installation of a solar power battery. | |
| Cootamundra Rifle Club | $ 3,189.00 | Refund of our rates is vital to the economic wellbeing of this club. | |
| Cootamundra Town Tennis Club Inc | $ 1,107.84 | 100% of the funds will be allocated to the purchase of the physical equipment. Specifically: 4x 3.5mm Double Top Championship Tennis Nets. 4 x Heavy-Duty adjustable centre straps and ground anchors | |
| Cootamundra Cycle Club | $ 1,194.39 | The funds will be used to pay rates & taxes charges by CGRC and Crown Land charges. | |
| Lions Club of Cootamundra Inc | $ 1,000.00 | $ 500.00 | Financial contribution will go toward cost of fireworks. In kind contribution will cover the hire fee of council facilities and associated costs. |
| Gundagai Community Garden | $1,213 | Funding will contribute towards the purchase of approximately 3 square metres of crushed granite to create an accessible pathway within the sensory garden area. | |
| St Vincent de Paul- Cootamundra Conference | $ 5,000.00 | Funding will be used solely for the provision of essential food & household support and access support for essential services. | |
| Battle on the Bidgee | $ 5,000.00 | The funding will be used to help create a fun, safe and inclusive kids entertainment area for families. | |
| Cootamundra Picnic Races Inc | $ 850.00 | In-kind support from Council in the form of Council staffing assistance with physical preparation and set-up of the racecourse and surrounding area prior to the event. | |
| Gundagai Local Health Advisory Committee | $ 6,000.00 | The requested amount will cover cost associated with staging an free community wellbeing event . Costs include $2000 copyright for “Just a Farmer” film screening, $3000 advocate appearance fee, accommodation & travel. Plus, other sundry cost associated with the event. | |
| Gundagai Historical Museum Inc. | $ 5,000.00 | Installation of 9 signs with supporting image to assist museum visitors with interpreting the recently rearranged displays throughout the museum. | |
| CWA of NSW – Gundagai Branch | $ 500.00 | This donation will be spent on tea, coffee and goods that would be required to host these a “make your own day’, community outreach & friendship group morning teas’ i.e. baking ingredients, baking supplies | |
| Cootamundra District Cricket Association | $ 500.00 | Currently a mower is transported from Albert Park to Fisher Park each week to enable ground mowing. The donation will fund the purchase of a mower for Albert. This will reduce time in transporting and wear & tear on the mowers. | |
| Stockinbingal Community Newsletter | $ 1,000.00 | This donation will fund printing and distribution costs. | |
| Cootamundra APH& Assoc Inc ( Coota Show) | $ 1,640.00 | This in- kind support will cover the cost of hiring the Town Hall and kitchen for the RAS AgShows NSW Young Woman Competition in February 2027 | |
| Total | $37704.23 | $4490.00 | |
In addition, $150 was granted to schools in the LGA:
| E.A Southee Public School |
| Cootamundra High School |
| Stockinbingal Public School |
| Cootamundra Public School |
| Sacred Heart Central School |
| Elouera Special School |
| Gundagai High School |
| Gundagai Public School |
| Gundagai South Public School |
| St Patricks Primary School |
| Nangus Public School |
| Bongongo Public School |
Resolution 167/2026
Moved: Cr Gil Kelly Seconded: Cr David Graham
- Council provides $150 to schools in the LGA from the annual community donations budget, incorporating Gundagai High, Gundagai Public, Gundagai South Public, St. Patricks Primary, Nangus Public, Bongonga Public, Cootamundra High, Cootamundra Public, E.A Southee Public, Sacred Heart Central, Elouera Special, and Stockinbingal Public, totaling $1,800.
- Council endorse the following successful community donations totaling $42,194.23:
2025-2026 Community Donations
At its ordinary meeting of 24 June 2025 council determined the successful community donations for 2025. Listed below and here.
| Organisation Name | $ Awarded | Purpose/ Project (Summary) | |
| $ | In-Kind | ||
| Cootamundra Veterans Week of Golf | $ 1,000.00 | $ – | Week of Golf for men and women over the age of 55. Sponsorship for the 54 Hole individual winners. |
| Cootamundra Public School | $ – | $ 800.00 | 2 days hire of town hall to conduct the annual presentation day awards. |
| Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre Inc | $ – | $ 5,720.00 | Rent Waiver – in-kind support to waive annual rent fees for Gundagai Neighbourhood Centre. |
| Lions Club of Cootamundra | $ 750.00 | $ 500.00 | Annual Christmas fair and fireworks display located at Fisher Park Cootamundra. Fireworks & facility hire etc. |
| Cootamundra Riffle Club | $ 2,796.00 | $ – | Council Rates – to assist with the financial stability of the club. |
| Cootamundra Sports Foundation | $ 1,000.00 | $ – | 1. Sports person of the Year award. 2. Promotion of sport in the town via website. 3. Annual Donations to local Junior sportspeople and sporting clubs. |
| NSW Branch Australian Carriage Driving Society | $ 2,000.00 | $ – | Carriage driving championship event 24-26 October 2025 at Gundagai Showgrounds. |
| Adina Care Cootamundra | $ 5,000.00 | $ – | Intergenerational Program with local schools, community members and Adina Care residents. |
| S.I South West Slopes | $ 1,000.00 | $ – | Women in Sports Dinner 1 August 2025. |
| Stockinbingal Community Newsletter | $ 1,000.00 | $ – | Assist with printing cost of monthly Stockinbingal Newsletter. |
| Riding for the Disabled | $ 5,000.00 | $ – | Hay for 2025. |
| Battle of the Bidgee Inc | $ 5,000.00 | $ – | Battle on the Bidgee Stockman’s Challenge – a three-day event held at the Gundagai Showgrounds. 2nd weekend of October. |
| Defenders of Australia Club | $ – | $2,000.00 | In Kind Support for Traffic Control for Land Rover Gundagai Convoy. World Record attempt. |
| LGA Schools | $ 1,800.00 | Council resolved to provide $150 donation to each LGA school to support their annual award presentations or similar end-of-year activities. | |
| $26,346.00 | $9,020.00 | ||
| TOTAL | $35,366.00 | ||