This grant program supports small scale, community-led projects that encourage communities to take action to improve, enhance, represent or celebrate their local neighbourhoods.

This program is open all year for applications until the budget is exhausted. Decisions will be notified within 6 weeks of application. Activities should be delivered within 12 months of the project start date.

Funding available 

• Cash funding up to $5,000 is available for projects up to 4 months.
• Value-in-kind in the form of indoor venue hire is also available for organisations only.
• Cash funding can be used for capital expenditure or equipment.
• The cost of necessary insurances can be included in your application.

To apply for this grant please contact the grants team for a call back to discuss your eligibility and suitability to the program, on 02 9265 9333 or email communitygrants@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

Eligibility

To be eligible, an applicant must operate within the City of Sydney's local government area or be able to demonstrate significant benefits for the area's residents, workers and/or visitors. These individuals and organisations can apply,

• Eligible Not For Profit Organisation
• Incorporated Association
• Partnership
• Sole Trader
• Individual without an ABN
• Unincorporated Community Group auspiced by an Eligible Not For Profit Organisation

If you work with an auspicing organisation, we encourage you to choose one that is relevant to the sector and that can support the development of the proposal.

• Phone: 02 9265 9333
• Email: communitygrants@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au