Grants & sponsorships - City of Sydney

Applications are now closed

Recommendations to Council: 27 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.

Community support & funding
Accommodation grants
Involves leasing community facilities and spaces at no charge or a reduced rate.
Business support & funding
Commercial creative and business events sponsorships
Support events that increase visitors and provide significant economic benefits to local business, communities and residents.
Business support & funding
Street banner sponsorships
Provide banner pole hire fee waiver, enhancing streetscape vibrancy and raising the profile of forthcoming cultural events, social issues and other activities.
Community support & funding
Affordable and diverse housing fund
Aims to promote a wide range of affordable and diverse rental housing development in our area.
Community support & funding
Community venue hire support grant
Provides assistance to community groups and organisations accessing our spaces.
Community support & funding
Landmark venue hire support grant
Provides assistance to community groups and organisations accessing our major spaces.
Community support & funding
Quick response grants
This program accepts applications all year and supports small-scale initiatives for local residents and organisations.

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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.

Before applying please contact the City concierge team to arrange a call back to discuss your project.

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].

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.