Funding Support for Ten Community Groups

Published on 08 October 2026

Ten community groups have been awarded funding through this year's Community Financial Assistance Grant Program to support a range of projects, from equipment upgrades to annual events.

The program helps community groups bring local ideas to life, improve community facilities and deliver activities and events that benefit people across the Narrabri Shire.

The successful recipients were recognised at a ceremony in the Council Chambers, where representatives joined Council for the official signing of their funding agreements.

A total of $14,500 was distributed across the ten successful applicants:  

• ArtsNational Narrabri –$1,000 to support brochure printing and promotional advertising.  

• Country Education Foundation of the Namoi - $3,000 will support the special screening of ‘Just a Farmer ’, a movie that shows the hardships and resilience of those working on the land. The screening aims to promote mental health amongst the community.  

• Eulah Creek Hall Recreation Reserve Land Manager - $2,500 towards the purchase of new foldable and stackable chairs that will enhance the capacity of the Hall’s ability to host events.  

• Galloping Gully Polocrosse Club Inc. - $500 towards the construction and installation of six steel benches at the sporting grounds to improve comfort and accessibility for spectators.  

• Narrabri & District Community Aid Service Inc - $500 will go towards the purchase of toys for the annual Community Christmas Drive, which benefits around 150 families across the region.  

• Narrabri District Cricket Association - $2,000 towards the delivery of the annual Town vs Country T20 Cricket event.   

• Narrabri Dolphins Water Polo Club Incorporated - $2,000 will assist with delivering the Community Aquatic Participation Program for the 26/27 water polo season.  

• Narrabri High School P&C Association - $500 towards student attendance at the GRIP Leadership conference in Tamworth for 10 low socio-economic and/or indigenous student leaders.  

• Narrabri Meals on Wheels Incorporated - $500 for the Christmas Luncheon for both clients and volunteers.  

• Spring Plains Public Hall Manager - $2,000 for the creation of a permanent heritage display showcasing the hall and communities' history.  

Mayor Tiemens said Council’s Community Financial Assistance Grant Program was an important way of supporting the people and organisations working to make a difference in their local communities.

“Our community organisations put an incredible amount of time, energy and passion into making their communities better places to live. While that work can bring its challenges, it also brings enormous reward.”

“We don’t always take the time to celebrate what we achieve as a community, so it’s wonderful to recognise these groups and the projects they are bringing to life. Council is proud to support initiatives that mean so much to our local communities.”

Council encourages other community groups with projects or ideas that could benefit their local community to keep an eye out for future rounds of the Community Financial Assistance Grant Program.