Innovation and ideas grants

Our funding will prioritise innovative projects that make Sydney:

• a leading environmental performer
• a circular economy that supports reuse and repair
• a place with a transformed and innovative economy
• more equitable and inclusive
• more resilient and diverse
• thrive culturally and creatively.

We encourage applications from organisations, groups and individuals that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture, including Aboriginal community-controlled organisations and networks. We also encourage those that support priority communities, including renters and people living in apartments.

Proposals are assessed against:

• evidence of the need for the project
• demonstrated connection, benefit to, and engagement with the local diverse community in the planning and delivery of the project
• your capacity and experience to deliver the project.

Additional criteria for projects requesting more than $20,000:

• How the project delivers against 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 the definition of a priority community, see the glossary/definitions section of the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.

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

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

If your project involves an outdoor event within the City of Sydney, please discuss your event with the Outdoor Events & Filming Team by email on [email protected] or on 02 9265 9333.

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

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

To be eligible, an applicant must operate within the City of Sydney’s area demonstrate significant benefits for our residents, workers or visitors.

These organisations can apply:

• eligible not-for-profit organisation
• incorporated association
• corporation
• co-operative
• trustee of a trust.

This program is open to for-profit entities.

For the definition of each eligible applicant above, see the glossary/definitions section of the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.

For more information on eligibility see the eligibility section in the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.

• Operational costs or overheads for the core business of an organisation

For more information on what is not eligible for funding in this program, see the general exclusions and ineligibility section of the grants and sponsorship program guidelines.