Successful 2026 Section 356 Donation Recipients Announced

Published on 15 September 2026

Section 356 2026

Council has selected the recipients for the 2026 Section 356 Donations, a funding scheme supporting the initiatives of local community groups.   

Mayor Cr Robert Taylor remarked Council is proud to be able to support the activities of local organisations in this way. 

“Council’s Section 356 Donations are provided annually to community groups, charities and other organisations seeking financial assistance for specific programs they are running. Funds received will go to a range of valuable initiatives including historical, cultural, sporting and community events to be held throughout the year.  

“Congratulations to all the 2026 recipients. It’s a real pleasure for Council to be able to support the daily operations of community groups and activities in this way,” said Mayor Taylor. 

The organisations are selected following a report to Council as part of the annual budget process. The successful list for 2026 can be found below:  

Bathurst Edgell Jog Committee Inc.

Assist with Traffic Management costs.

Bathurst Gardener's Club Inc.

Assist with promotion and staging for the 2026 Bathurst Spring Spectacular Open Garden Weekend.

Combined Pensioners & Superannuants Association Bathurst Branch

Hire of BMEC City Hall in order to hold a Candidates Forum for the upcoming State Election in March 2027.

Bathurst Nepalese Community

To support the delivery of annual community programs and events, including cultural celebration, sporting activities, senior programs, language classes and health initiatives.

Bathurst Seymour Centre Inc.

In-kind donation of a rent reduction which will allow the centre to provide increased face-to-face services for clients.

Country Women's Association of NSW Central Western Group

Prize money for winner of the CWA Central Western Schools Public Speaking Competition.

The Friends of the Bathurst War Memorial Carillon Inc

To support performances (alternate Saturdays Feb to Dec) as well as ongoing running costs including PL insurance, Dept Fair Trading costs, website and social media presence.

Parcan Production Incorporated

Waiving the venue hire fee for BMEC on the 16 and 17 October 2026 for a charity concert.

Rotary Club of Bathurst

Purchase of equipment for grafitti program, including chemical, paint and PPE equipment.

Rockley Mill & Stables Museum Group

Provision of Track Lighting in two darker display areas in order to improve safety and amenity of visitors and volunteers.

Bathurst Remembers t/a Communications and Resources Project (CARP) Inc.

Development of Web Facebook, YouTube and AI based apps, contract Librarians and internet designers, redesign resources into new formats and enhance existing archival films.

Bathurst & District Artisans Incorporated

Providing materials and IT support for the creation of memory books for elderly residents in nursing homes or participating in day programmes.

2MCE-FM Community Radio

Support to do an outside broadcast event at Machattie Park to celebrate the 50th anniversary of community broadcasting in Bathurst, and subsidy for transmission tower lease on Mt panorama for 2026/27.

Bathurst AH & P Association

Sponsorship of Royal Bathurst Show, including 2 Supreme Exhibit Awards, Community Stage, signage and marketing.

Monkey Hill UHF Repeater Association Inc

Lease on Radio site, plus public liability insurance cost.

The Neighbourhood Centre (formerly BINC)

Production costs for the bi-annual Multicultural Newsletter and Multicultural Services Directory.

Bathurst City Colts Sporting Club Inc.

Payment of rates and water for Loco Oval.

Lions Club of Bathurst Inc.

For the care and maintenance of flags and poles at Berry Park near the Evans Bridge at the eastern entrance to Bathurst.

Sofala & District A&HP

Prizes for Show (handycraft sections).

Bathurst City & RSL Band Association Inc.

Seeking funding to install reverse cycle air-conditioning in the hall, plus other running costs.

Evans Art Council Inc.

Assist with cost of running workshops and art classes.

Sofala Progress Association

Assist with costs maintaining toilets like painting walls, ceilings, door and architraves, new doors and installation of padbolts.

CSU Foundation

Gordon Bullock Memorial Scholarship (funded from Trust Funds).

CSU Foundation

Foundation Scholarship Programme.

Western Region Academy of Sport Inc. (WRAS)

Annual subscription/donation to assist with Bathurst LGA athletes.

Western Sydney University

Scholarship for rural medical students.

Bathurst Eisteddfod - BMEC Community Use Subsidy

Venue hire to provide a professional performance space for artists during Eisteddfod.

Mitchell Conservatorium

5-year sponsorship of Carols by Candlelight.

 

To find out more about Council’s Section 356 grant program, visit Council’s website:  

 

Media contact: Genevieve Green Media and Communications Officer  

P: 02 6333 6179 M: 0448 685 340 E: genevieve.green@bathurst.nsw.gov.au  

 

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