| Do you have a great idea that would benefit our area? Need a kickstart to get it off the ground? Our grants and sponsorships program may be able to help.
Our grants and sponsorships provide financial and in-kind support or waived fees for a range of activities.
The summer round is open for applications from 6 February to 5pm, 5 March:
Projects must take place from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Programs open all year, until budget exhausted:
We’re hosting an online briefing session, open to all on Wednesday 7 February.
The session includes a briefing, overview of the priorities, eligibility and general requirements. Registration is essential. |
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| Community services grants |
| Supports projects and programs that help increase social cohesion and inclusion, develop healthy and resilient communities, and support participation in civic life.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding from $10,000 to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations including social enterprises, individuals or unincorporated community groups auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation that is eligible to apply. |
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| Creative grants |
| Supports projects and initiatives that contribute to Sydney’s cultural life, provide opportunities for creative participation, enliven public spaces, and strengthen the sustainability and capacity of our cultural and creative industries.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding from $10,000 to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, for profits, sole traders, individuals or unincorporated community groups auspiced by a not-for-profit or for-profit organisation that is eligible to apply. |
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| Business sector support grants |
| Supports sector development projects that grow the skills and capacity of local businesses, entrepreneurs and communities, advocate on key issues on behalf of local business, connect businesses to networking opportunities and promote local precincts.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding from $10,000 to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, members-based organisations with an economic focus such as a chamber of commerce or industry association. |
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| Green building grants |
| Supports corporations and building owners in the residential and accommodation sector carry out environmental ratings, certifications, audits and assessments for existing buildings to be resource efficient and achieve net zero emissions by 2035.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding up to $15,000 is available for each project.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, for profits and owners corporations. For works on residential strata or accommodation buildings only. |
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| Festival and event sponsorships |
| Supports local festivals and events that encourage community connection, growth and participation.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding up to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, for profits, sole traders, individuals or unincorporated community groups auspiced by a not-for-profit or for profit. |
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| Innovation and ideas grant |
| Supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas to address local and global issues across our area’s social, cultural, sustainability and business sectors.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding from $10,000 to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit and for-profit organisations. |
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| Food support grant |
| Supports projects and programs that improve access to affordable and healthy food for our diverse communities.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding up to $250,000 per year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding. Value-in-kind in the form of venue hire is also available.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, individuals or unincorporated community groups auspiced by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply in its own right. |
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| Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collaboration Fund |
| Supports a strong and sustainable community-controlled sector to meet the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in the local area.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding up to $50,000 is available.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, for profits, sole traders, individuals, or unincorporated community groups auspiced by a not-for-profit or for-profit organisation that is eligible to apply.
Individuals and sole traders must identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, groups must consist of majority Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander members and organisations must have a governing body that is majority Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander.
This program is open all year, until funds are exhausted. |
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| Quick response grants |
| Supports small scale, community-led projects that encourage communities to improve, enhance, represent or celebrate their local neighbourhoods.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding up to $10,000 is available.
Who can apply: Not-for-profit organisations, individuals or unincorporated community groups auspiced by a not-for-profit.
This program is open all year, until funds are exhausted. |
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Before you apply
- Read the critical information for your chosen program including the grants and sponsorship guidelines. An easy read version of our program guidelines is available
- 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
- Ensure your project is in our local area or provides significant benefit to our residents and businesses
- Attend an information session or speak to the Grants team for support
- See projects we’ve previously supported.
Information sessions
We’re hosting an online briefing session, open to all on Wednesday 7 February.
The session includes a briefing, overview of the priorities, eligibility and general requirements. Registration is essential.
Our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information session will take place on Thursday 8 February at Redfern Community Centre. Registration is essential.
Grant writing workshops
Employees of community organisations can join a grant writing workshop hosted by Connect Sydney on Tuesday 13 February. Registration is essential.
There is also a session for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community groups on Thursday 15 February. Registration is essential.
Key dates
- Grants open 9am Tuesday 6 February
- Online briefing session on Wednesday 7 February
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander information session on Thursday 8 February
- Connect Sydney grant writing workshop on Tuesday 13 February
- Connect Sydney grant writing workshop for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisations and community groups on Thursday 15 February
- Applications close 5pm Tuesday 5 March.
- Projects must take place from 1 July 2024 to 30 June 2025.
Contact us
- If you need assistance with your application, we can help you through the process and provide tips for a successful application.
- Read the critical information for your chosen program including the grants and sponsorship guidelines. An easy read version of our program guidelines is available.
Call us on 02 9265 9333 Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4pm or email cityconcierge@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
- We also have dedicated support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. For more information email communitygrants@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
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| The City of Sydney acknowledges the Gadigal of the Eora nation as the Traditional Custodians of our local area. |
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