Knowledge exchange sponsorships

Cultural sector support

• Research and strategies to increase inclusion and participation of artists and audiences from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse or people living with disability communities
• Temporary activation or permanent transition of vacant commercial property for cultural production
• Research finance and management models to scale up the supply and delivery of cultural infrastructure
• Research and develop a mechanism to source and provide philanthropic funding to small to medium cultural sector.

Social and community support

• Strengthen community cohesion to build the resilience of local communities
• Enable and increase digital inclusion
• Increase the affordability and accessibility of healthy and nutritious food
• Improve the rights of tenants.

Economic outcomes

• Support business and sector innovation and adaptation
• Develop digital, innovation and entrepreneurial skills
• Promote business sector knowledge and networks at scale.

Environmental outcomes

• Build capacity for residential strata communities
• Promote alternatives to single use items to address this waste issue at scale
• Accelerate a green economic recovery
• Educate and advocate for sustainable regenerative business communities.

Types of activity supported

• Events that promote the sustainable development of cities and that align with our strategic priorities and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander-led businesses.
• Sharing knowledge initiatives such as best practice guides, research, on-line tools and other resources that are designed to address contemporary issues facing diverse communities and sectors. Projects should meet a demonstrated need and be able to provide measurable outcomes.
• Capacity building activities that increase knowledge, gain market insights and enhance skills to develop organisations or business ideas. Initiatives should offer demonstrable outcomes in education, skills development for individuals or organisations, networking opportunities, or collaboration or mentoring programs for priority sectors. This could include innovation, digital and e-commerce.

Initiatives and projects can contribute to one or more of the following outcomes:

• Adoption and implementation of best-practice approaches by organisations and individuals
• Strong networks where participants share resources and acquire new knowledge and skills
• Improved capacity in organisations and individuals to develop and maintain sustainable sectors
• Increased recognition of Sydney as an innovative and creative city
• Improved capacity in organisations and individuals to develop socially just, inclusive and resilient communities.

Applications are assessed against the knowledge exchange sponsorship program funding priorities and desired outcomes. The assessment panel will also consider:

• demonstrated need for the project and the impact of the proposed outcomes
• how the project is innovative in content, design or approach, and/or how it contributes to the reputation of Sydney as an innovative city
• alignment with our community recovery plan and other strategic directions, sector strategies and action plans
• evidence of partnerships with other government agencies, universities, peak organisations, business or community organisations and their contribution to the project
• contribution to the development of the industry sector and local community
• the projected outcomes of marketing initiatives associated with the project, including those of partners and supporters
• demonstrated capacity and expertise to carry out the project
• extent to which the event minimises impact on the environment or raises awareness of the environmental issues that align with our Sustainable Sydney 2030 environmental targets if relevant
• provision of required supporting documentation.

For comprehensive information, including definitions and other details, refer to the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.

To see what projects have been awarded our grants and sponsorships in the past, please search for grants in our statutory returns annual reports.