Applications are now open for our grants and sponsorships.
We’re supporting events, programs and projects that will help build the cultural, environmental and economic life of our city.
You can receive cash funding or waived fees for a range of activities.
Applications for the next round of grants are open from 8 July to 4pm on 12 August, for projects starting from 1 January 2026.
- Food support grants
- Green building grants
- Festival and events sponsorships
- Innovation and ideas grants
The following opportunities are also now open for applications:
- Creative live and work spaces in Ultimo and Waterloo
- Joynton Avenue Creative Centre and Banga Community Shed accommodation grants
The following grants are open all year round until funding is exhausted:
- Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fund
- Quick response grants
- Dixon Street improvement grants
Join an online information session
There’s still time to register for our online information sessions. We’ll introduce you to the guidelines and explain what you need to apply. We’ll also answer your questions.
These sessions are open to all. Registrations are essential.
- Green building grants – 9:30am, Wednesday 9 July
- Food support grants – 1pm, Wednesday 9 July
- Festivals and events sponsorships – 9:30am, Thursday 10 July
- Innovation and ideas – 1pm, Thursday 10 July
- Creative live/work spaces – 2pm, Wednesday 23 July
We’re also holding information sessions for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants. Registrations are essential.
- In-person information session at 119 Redfern Street – 12:30pm, Tuesday 15 July
- Creative live/work spaces – 10am, Thursday 24 July
Before you apply
- Ensure your project is in our local area or provides significant benefit to our residents and businesses.
- Read the information for your chosen program and the grants and sponsorship guidelines.
- Make sure your project is eligible under the program you're applying for. We have guidelines around who can apply and when projects can occur.
We're here to help
Call us on 02 9265 9333, Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4pm or send us an email at cityconcierge@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au
We have dedicated support for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people from multicultural backgrounds. For more information, email communitygrants@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.
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Published 8 July 2025
