Nationals MP for Coffs Harbour, Mr Gurmesh Singh, is encouraging local not-for-profit community groups and councils across the Coffs Coast to apply for funding under the NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026.
With $200,000 available statewide, the grant program supports events and activities held during the 2026 NSW Seniors Festival in March — the largest celebration of older people in the Southern Hemisphere.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for our local organisations and councils to get involved and celebrate the incredible contribution seniors make to our community,” Mr Singh said.
“Our seniors are a deeply valued part of the Coffs Coast. Their knowledge, achievements, and life experiences continue to shape and strengthen our region across generations.”
“Whether it’s a morning tea, a fitness class, a community concert, or an information session, this funding supports inclusive and meaningful events that bring people together and celebrate older residents across the Coffs Coast.”
“The annual Seniors Festival is about recognising the lasting and positive impact of older people on our families, our culture, and our way of life.”
Grants range from $1,500 to $10,000 and support programs that promote inclusion, safety, health, and wellbeing for seniors.
Applications are now open and close at 4:00 pm on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
Key Funding Streams:
- $1,500 to $5,000: Available to all eligible organisations for local community activities.
- $5,001 to $10,000: Available to local governments for larger-scale regional events.
To find out more or to apply, visit: NSW Seniors Festival Grant Program 2026
7 July 2025
