Grants & sponsorships

If you have a great idea that would benefit the local community but just need a kick-start to get it off the ground, our programs may be able to help.

Grants team

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]

Round 1 – now open

We have 17 grants and sponsorships to support projects that build the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of our city.

These provide financial and in-kind support for a diverse range of activities.

2021 includes:

  • Round 1, 24 February to 29 March
  • Round 2, 19 July to 23 August

What’s on offer

Applications close 5pm Monday 29 March.

Projects can take place from 1 July 2021 to 30 June 2022.

Applications open all year

These programs have no set dates or round.

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

Help with grants in your language

Before you apply

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

  • Read the critical information for your chosen program including the updated 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 to our residents and businesses.

Grants application workshops

Online, 9 & 10 March 2021. Improve your knowledge and skills in writing successful grant submissions or fundraising.

Grants team

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]

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About our programs

Our grants and sponsorships provide funding or another related benefit, such as a reduced or no rate for the use of one of our venues, to local organisations and businesses.

The programs cover a wide range of services and projects that directly benefit 1 or more of the following:

Contact us

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

Call us on 02 9265 9333 Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 4pm 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].

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