Applications for our biggest grants round of the year are now open. Support is available for a diverse range of projects that take place from 1 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
You’ll find key information below and can join one of our information sessions for an overview of each grant. Additional support is available on request.
The deadline for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 11 March.
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Grants on offer this round
Community services grants
What the grant covers: Financial support for 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 that are supported by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply.
Join our information session on 7 February to learn more.
Creative grants
What the grant covers: Financial support for 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, incorporated associations, corporations, co-operatives, trustee of a trust, partnerships, government cultural institutions, sole traders, individuals or unincorporated community groups supported by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply.
Join our information session on 5 February to learn more.
Business sector support grants
What the grant covers: Financial support for 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.
Join our information session on 6 February to learn more.
Green building grants
What the grant covers: Financial support to undertake 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: Up to $15,000 for each project.
Who can apply: Building owners in the residential and accommodation sector. Not-for-profits, owners corporations, incorporated associations, corporations, co-operatives and trustee of a trust. For works on residential strata or accommodation buildings only.
Join our information session on 12 February to learn more.
Festivals and events sponsorship
What the grant covers: Financial support for local festivals and events that celebrate, develop, and engage our communities.
How much can you apply for: Up to $50,000 a year, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, incorporated associations, corporations, co-operatives, trustee of a trust, partnerships, sole traders, individuals or unincorporated community groups supported by a not-for-profit that is eligible to apply.
Join our information session on 10 February to learn more.
Innovation and ideas grants
What the grant covers: Financial support for 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: From $10,000 to $50,000 a year, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, incorporated associations, corporations, co-operatives and trustee of a trust.
Join our information session on 6 February to learn more.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fund
What the grant covers: Financial support to help the community-controlled sector meet the needs and aspirations of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in the local area.
How much can you apply for: Up to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, incorporated associations, corporations, co-operatives, trustee of a trust, partnerships, sole traders, individuals or unincorporated community groups supported by a not-for-profit organisation or corporation.
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.
Join our information session on 5 February or 10 February for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities to find out more.
Food support grant
What the grant covers: This funding supports access to affordable and healthy food for our diverse communities.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding of up to $250,000 per year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding (up to 2 years).
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, incorporated association, individual auspiced by an eligible not-for-profit, unincorporated community group auspiced by an eligible not-for-profit.
Join our information session on 11 February to find out more.
Haymarket activation grant
What the grant covers: This grant program supports one major activation in the Haymarket precinct per year. The activation will be produced through collaborations to activate public places, business premises and vacant space.
How much can you apply for: Cash funding of up to $200,000 plus up to $100,000 of value in kind (for example banners, venue hire) is available for one major activation.
Who can apply: Not-for-profits, incorporated associations, corporations, co-operatives and trustee of a trust.
Join our information session on 11 February to find out more.
Find out more
Register to attend our information sessions for an overview of the grants and sponsorship opportunities. Each session is designed to focus on a specific grant or sponsorship opportunity.
Before you apply
- Ensure your project is in our local area or provides significant benefit to our residents and businesses.
- 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 criteria around who can apply and when projects can occur.
Get support
Call our concierge on 02 9265 9333 for more information.
Send us an email at cityconcierge@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
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