Street banner sponsorships

Grants team

Before applying please contact the team to arrange a call back to discuss your project.

: 02 9265 9333
: [email protected]

Applications are open

This grant program is open all year for applications.

All applications must be submitted online at least 4 months before the banner campaign. It may take at least 2 months to process and receive a decision.

The banner campaign should take place within 12 months of the grant approval.

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About this program

We have up to 1,500 banner poles available for hire.

This sponsorship provides banner pole hire value-in-kind, to enhance the vibrancy of the streetscape and raise the profile of social issues, upcoming cultural events and other activities.

Sponsorship only applies to banner pole hire fees. You must meet all standard conditions of hire and pay all other charges such as design, manufacture, installation and dismantling of banners. See more information on fees and charges.

- Increase awareness and profile of issues, events and activities of registered charities, not-for-profits and cultural institutions.
- Positively contribute to the overall character and vibrancy of streetscapes through use of an attractive and visual medium.
- Strengthen cultural and community life.
We encourage applications from organisations that support Aboriginal and Torres and Strait Islander communities and culture, including community-controlled organisations and networks.
- Bookings can only be made 6 months in advance from the installation date and after you’ve received confirmation of a successful application.
- All banner designs must be approved by the City of Sydney before manufacture and include our logo. We reserve the right to refuse a banner design.
- We reserve the right to determine the number and location of banner poles provided and to relocate banners to other locations.
- Poles are subject to availability at the time of booking.

Support available

Support is available in the form of value-in-kind or reduced hire rates for street banner poles, subject to availability.
You can request up to 150 banner poles for up to 2 weeks, once a year.

Further requests will be considered for significant events and depend on availability in the street banner network. Street banner sponsorship applies to city centre and urban locations only.

Please note, your organisation will be responsible for the cost of the design, production, installation and dismantling of the banners. We are unable to provide value-in-kind or waive these fees.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for funding an applicant must operate within the City of Sydney local area or be able to demonstrate benefits for the area’s residents, workers and/or visitors.

These organisations can apply:
- eligible not-for-profit organisation
- incorporated association
- unincorporated community group auspiced by an eligible not-for-profit organisation
- government cultural institution.
You must:
- demonstrate that payment of standard rates would cause financial hardship
- demonstrate that a program of events has been prepared with an appropriate publicity and promotions campaign
- acknowledge the City of Sydney’s assistance in any promotional material for the event.
For the definition of each eligible applicant above, see the glossary/definitions section in the grants and sponsorship guidelines.

For more information on eligibility, read the general eligibility section in the grants and sponsorship guidelines.
- Applicants that have been funded under the same program in the past 12 months
- Projects that have already received cash funding from a different City of Sydney grant program.

How to apply

To apply for a street banner sponsorship, contact [email protected] to discuss costs.

When requesting a quote, please notify City of Sydney staff that you’re applying for a grant.

Once you have a quote, contact the grants team on 02 9265 9333 or email [email protected].

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Grants & sponsorships

Street banner sponsorships

Grants team

Applications are open

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About this program

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