Everything you need to prepare a strong grants application. Browse our guides covering budgets, project plans, letters of support and more.
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Getting the basics right
- Grants guide: creating a project budgetLearn how to create a clear grant budget for City of Sydney application including income, costs, value-in-kind support, templates and practical tips.Published 10 June 2026
- Grants guide: preparing a project planLearn how to prepare a clear and effective project plan for your grant application. Understand what to include, how much detail is needed and how to align your plan with City of Sydney funding requirements.Published 10 June 2026
- Grants guide: letters of supportHow to gather strong letters of support for your grant application.Published 10 June 2026
Understanding grants processes
- Grants guide: glossary of termsThis glossary explains key terms used in the City of Sydney grants program.Published 10 June 2026
- Grants guide: understanding auspicingAuspicing is when an eligible organisation applies for and manages a grant on behalf of another group or individual.Published 10 June 2026
- Grants guide: value-in-kind support Learn what value-in-kind support is, what’s available, who can apply and how to include it in your City of Sydney grant application.Published 10 June 2026
- Grants guide: child safety and protectionFind out if your City of Sydney grant application needs a child safety policy, what counts as child-related work and how to meet child protection requirements.Published 10 June 2026
Before you submit
- Grants guide: are you ready to apply – step-by-step guidePrepare your grant application with confidence. Learn what to do before you apply, key timelines and how to submit a strong application to the City of Sydney grants program.Published 10 June 2026
- Grants guide: what happens after you applyThis page explains what happens after you submit your application, from assessment to the final outcome and completing your project.Published 10 June 2026
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Policy documents
Council governance & administration
Grants guidelinesWhat you need to know about funding, timing, eligibility and process.Published 10 June 2026Policies & procedures
Grants policyProvides an overarching framework to manage grant requests.Published 10 June 2026Council governance & administration
City of Sydney ethics frameworkOur ethics framework guides how we make fair, respectful and responsible decisions about the activities, partnerships and initiatives we support.Published 7 May 2026
