The primary function of the Local Government Grants Commission is to make recommendations to the Minister for Local Government on the allocation of general purpose grants to local governing bodies in New South Wales under the provisions of the Commonwealth Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995.
The Commission consists of four members appointed for terms of up to five years. Three members (including the Chair) are nominated by the Minister for Local Government, and the Deputy Chairperson is an employee of the Office of Local Government.
The current membership of the Commission is:
Appointments currently being undertaken
Contact details:
Executive Officer
Sarah Gubb
Phone: (02) 4428 4100
Email: grantscommission@olg.nsw.gov.au
Address: Locked bag 3015, Nowra, NSW 2541 Australia
Local Government Grants Commission – Information and Key Resources
- 2024-25
- 2023-24
- 2022-23
- 2021-22
- 2020-21
- 2019-20
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2018-19
- 2018-19 Payment Schedule
- 2018-19 Financial Assistance Grants Recommendations Schedule
- GC -147 2018-19 Financial Assistance Grants (FAGs) – advance payment and transition to implement improvements to the existing allocation model
- 2018-19 Advance Payment Schedule
- 2018-19 – Financial Assistance Grants – Fact Sheet
- 2017-18
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Annual Reports
These reports contain information on the key activities of the Commission during the financial year/s, as well as on the distribution of grant entitlements to local governing bodies across NSW. These funds are paid as unconditional grants under the provisions of the Commonwealth Local Government (Financial Assistance) Act 1995.
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2020-2021
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2019-2020
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2017-2018
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2015-2016
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2014-2015
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2013-2014
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2012-2013
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2011-2012
- NSW Local Government Grants Commission – Annual Report 2010-2011