Grants & sponsorships

Funding to help get your project off the ground.

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Applications open all year

These programs are open all year for applications until the budget is exhausted.

Applications open in early 2026

Set yourself up for success

There are a few things you should do before you’re ready to apply.

  • Read the critical information for your chosen program including the grants and sponsorship guidelines.
  • Make sure your project is eligible under the program you’re applying for. There are strict guidelines around who can apply and when projects can occur.
  • Also, ensure your project is located in our area or provides significant benefit for the area’s residents, workers, and/or visitors.

Additional resources

Preparing a project budgetPDF · 115.26 KB · Last modified
Preparing a project planPDF · 184.69 KB · Last modified
Supporting informationPDF · 191.25 KB · Last modified

Help with your application

We can help you through the grant process and provide tips for a successful application.

Before applying please contact the business creative & nightlife concierge team to arrange a call back to discuss your project.

Call us on 02 9265 9909 Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm or email [email protected]

We also have dedicated support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and culturally and linguistically diverse peoples to assist with the grants process. For more information email [email protected]

Success stories

Read articles about successful grant recipients. See a list of past approved grants.

About our programs

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