Festivals and events sponsorship

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

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

phone number
02 9265 9333
email address
[email protected]

Next grant round:

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

Join us for an online information session at 9:30am on Thursday 10 July 2025. The session includes a briefing, overview of the priorities, eligibility and general requirements.

Registration is essential.

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About this program

This grant program supports local festivals and events that celebrate, develop and engage our diverse communities.

They may provide forums to share knowledge, create opportunities for active community participation, celebrate local culture and creativity and activate local precincts.

They can be one-off, yearly or a series of recurring events over a set period.

Eligibility

How to apply

Applications for grants and sponsorship must be completed online.

Applications open on Tuesday 8 July.

Preview the application form

For more information, see our grants and sponsorships page.

You can also email [email protected] or call 02 9265 9333.

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