Festivals and events sponsorship

Supports festivals and events that celebrate, develop and engage our communities.

A crowd of people walking through a festival ground on a sunny day

Next grant round:

  • Applications open: Tuesday 8 July 2025
  • Applications close: Tuesday 12 August at 4pm
  • Project timeline: 1 January 2026 - 31 December 2026
  • Recommendations to Council: November 2025

About this program

We provide support for festivals and events under the following tiers:

  • Tier 1: general festivals and events
  • Tier 2: major festival and events

Before applying for Tier 2, please contact our grants team to discuss your proposal on 02 9265 9333 or email communitygrants@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au