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Grants & sponsorships
Funding to help get your project off the ground.
Applications open all year
These programs are open all year for applications until the budget is exhausted.
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.Community support & funding
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fundSupports local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led projects that build stronger local communities.Community support & funding
Quick response grantsThis program accepts applications all year and support time sensitive, small-scale initiatives for local residents and organisations.Community support & funding
Venue hire support grantAssists community and cultural groups and organisations accessing our spaces.Business support & funding
Street banner sponsorshipsSupports value-in-kind or reduced hire rates for street banner poles.Community support & funding
Affordable and diverse housing fundAims to promote a wide range of affordable and diverse rental housing development in our area.Cultural support & funding
Creative live and work spacesWe offer creative studios and living spaces for people working in a creative field.Community support & funding
Accommodation grantsInvolves leasing community facilities and spaces at no charge or a reduced rate.Cultural support & funding
Short-term empty properties program
Applications open in early 2026
Cultural support & funding
Innovation and ideas grantsCultural support & funding
Festivals and events sponsorshipCommunity support & funding
Food support grantsEnvironmental support & funding
Green building grants
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.
Council governance & administration
Grants and sponsorship program guidelinesPublished 10 September 2025
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.
News
Our grants in action – keeping bikes out of landfillCity of Sydney grant recipient Revolve ReCYCLING is on a mission to recycle or redeploy Sydney’s unwanted bikes.17 January 2024News
Amplify change: Trading Blak on how your everyday purchases can make a huge differenceFemale-led First Nations businesses are building stronger communities and teaching the next generation.29 February 2024News
From food scraps to solar: Glebe building taking steps towards sustainable livingGreen champion supports strata committee to pursue City of Sydney grant and make eco-friendly upgrades9 August 2023
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