Business sector support grants

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We’d like to help you choose the right grant and provide tips for a successful application.

: 02 9265 9333
: [email protected]

Applications open soon

Applications open: Tuesday 3 February 2026
Applications close: 4pm Tuesday 3 March
Project timeline: 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
Recommendations to Council: mid-2026

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About this program

This grant program supports projects by local business chambers, industry associations and other organisations that grow the skills and capacity of local businesses. It also helps connect businesses to networking opportunities, advocate for local businesses on key issues and promote local precincts.

Our funding will prioritise projects that address one or more of the following priorities:
- support local businesses to adapt to new technologies, explore alternative business models and increase accessibility
- upskill local businesses and entrepreneurs to meet the needs of a more innovative and sustainable economy
- build the skills and capacity of our businesses to meet the needs of our diverse communities to increase economic participation
- advocate for local businesses on key industry issues
- promote local precincts and unique experiences in our area.
We encourage applications from organisations that support Aboriginal and Torres and Strait Islander communities and culture, including community-controlled organisations and networks.
Proposals are assessed against:
- evidence of the need for the project
- demonstrated connection, benefit to, and engagement with local diverse communities in the planning and completion of the project
- your capacity and experience to complete the project.
Further criteria for projects requesting more than $20,000 includes how the project achieves the funding priorities.

For more information, see the ‘What the assessment criteria means’ section under ‘Application tips’ in the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.
For comprehensive information, including definitions and other details, refer to the business sector support grant program in the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.

For information on how to ensure a safe and successful event refer to the sustainable event guidelines, associated policies and procedures.

If your project involves an outdoor event in the City of Sydney area, please discuss your event with the outdoor events and filming team by email at [email protected] or call 02 9265 9333.

See the list of recent grant recipients, which includes the description of projects and amounts approved.

Sustainable Sydney 2030-2050 Continuing the Vision outlines the goals we have set to make the city green, global and connected.

Funding available

Cash funding from $10,000 to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding (up to 3 years).

Value in kind in the form of street banner pole hire and indoor venue hire is also available.

You can apply for up to $5,000 worth of capital expenditure or equipment purchase.

Cash funding may be provided progressively or on completion of certain milestones for this program.

Eligibility

To be eligible, you must operate in the City of Sydney’s local area or be able to demonstrate significant benefits for our residents, workers, businesses or visitors.

These organisations can apply:
- eligible not-for-profit organisation
- incorporated association
- business advocacy organisation.
For the definition of each eligible applicant above, see the glossary/definitions section of the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.