Active Ageing Grants, Northern NSW, Round 2
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About this tender
Overview Healthy North Coast, in partnership with Northern NSW Local Health District, is offering grants of $5,000 to $30,000 to support local organisations in delivering physical activity programs for older adults across Tweed, Lismore, Ballina, Byron, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Urbenville, and Clarence Valley. About This is the second of two grant rounds. Round 1 closed in May 2026, awarding $150,000 (excl. GST) in grants. A further $150,000 in funding is available through Round 2, which is now open. Objectives Increase participation in physical activity among older adults Support programs that are safe, inclusive, engaging, and affordable Funding Grant range: $5,000 to $30,000 per grant Round 2 funding pool: $150,000 Eligibility Applicant must be a local organisation delivering physical activity programs for older adults Programs must be delivered in Tweed, Lismore, Ballina, Byron, Richmond Valley, Kyogle, Urbenville, or Clarence Valley Programs must be for adults aged 50 and over, or 45 and over for First Nations people
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