Grants
Our grants programs support initiatives and projects that build the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of our city.
Discuss your project or idea
The grants team is available in person or online.
Our updated grants program is now available to explore, before applications for our annual funding round open on 21 July.
It includes:
- new funding opportunities
- a simpler application process
- a longer application window
- extra online and in-person support to help turn good ideas into action.
There’s also expanded eligibility in some programs and categories. Find out more about the changes.
Explore our 4 programs
Cultural support & funding
Creative grantsBusiness support & funding
Economic grantsEnvironmental support & funding
Environmental grantsCommunity support & funding
Social and community grants
Set yourself up for success
Check out our new grants guides and resources. Get tips on writing a strong budget or project plan, sourcing letters of support, templates and more.
Programs open all year
Applications are open year-round until the budget is exhausted or when spaces become available.
Opportunities
Apply for our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fundThis program supports the priorities and aspirations of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, and contributes to a sustainable, community-controlled sector.In progressOpportunities
Apply for a quick response grantThis program supports priority communities with an urgent or immediate need. It funds projects that reduce barriers and improve access to opportunities, services and programs.In progressCultural support & funding
Creative live and work spaces grantsWe offer creative studios and living spaces for people working in a creative field.Opportunities
Apply for venue hire supportOur venue hire support grants assist community and cultural groups and organisations to access our indoor venues at reduced rates.In progressOpportunities
Apply for street banner hire supportApply for reduced rate street banner pole hire to promote your cultural event or community activity.In progressOpportunities
Apply for funding for a creative space or venueFunding to create a new creative space or cultural venue, or upgrade existing ones.PlannedCommunity support & funding
Short-term empty properties grantsWe offer short-term use of empty properties we own, for a limited time to eligible applicants.Community support & funding
Accommodation grantsThis program provides affordable access to buildings we own for organisations and individuals focused on community, cultural, economic and sustainability outcomes.Community support & funding
Affordable and diverse housing fundFunding for community housing providers and other organisations to develop and manage a range of affordable housing and diverse local housing.Cultural support & funding
Dixon Street improvement grantSupports the revitalisation of the historic heart of Chinatown through matched funding for works to shop and building frontages.
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Creative live and work Darlinghurst: open for applications soon
Six unfurnished live and work apartments are available for professional artists to rent at an affordable rate for 2 years.
Accessible application options are available
Applicants with disability, or from diverse cultural and language backgrounds, or Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants may apply in alternative formats, including verbal applications.
Accessible applications are assessed in the same way as all other applications.
Get in touch early and allow extra time for us to provide this support.
To find out more or to access this support, call us on 02 9265 9333 or email [email protected].
You can also contact us through the National Relay Service. You’ll need to provide our phone number: 02 9265 9333.
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Top image: Kiarn Doyle, an Aboriginal man from the Dunghutti Nation, in rehearsals for 'Healing Scars'. The performance by Yuwaalaraay composer and performer Warren Mason is presented by Moogahlin Performing Arts. Abril Felman / City of Sydney
