Venue Hire Grants provide full or partial subsidy of Council venue hire for community organisations. Grants are provided as in-kind support for the cost of venue hire.

To apply for a grant, you need to speak with the Grants and Project Officer about your project before applying. The Grants and Project Officer can help you with the application process and make sure you meet the eligibility criteria for the grant you are applying for.

Venue Hire Grants 2026-2027

Venue Hire Grants 2026-2027 opened on 20 April 2026. This round is for venue hire between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. Applications take 8 weeks to process.

Read the Venue Hire Grants 2026-2027 Grant Guidelines and Venue Hire Grants section (pages 22-24) of Council's Grants and Donations Policy prior to the first round opening.

Venue Hire Grants 2025-2026

Venue Hire Grants 2025-2026 will close on 30 April 2026. This round is for venue hire between 1 July 2025 and 30 June 2026. Applications take 8 weeks to process.

To be eligible for Venue Hire Grants the following criteria must be met: 

• Demonstrated benefit to the Georges River community. 
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver. 
• Be open to the general public, inclusive and not discriminatory. 
• Have submitted required acquittals from previously awarded grants. 
• Commence the project after the grant funding commencement date. Grant requests cannot be retrospective, recurrent or ongoing. 
• Registered not-for-profit or unincorporated community group. 
• An event sheet/booking confirmation from Council is required. 
• Not exceeding the annual cap of $40,000 venue hire per organisation

The following are not eligible for Venue Hire Grants: 

• Projects that duplicate existing services. 
• Fundraising, sponsorship or projects seeking prize money or gifts for attendees. 
• Unlawful, unethical or profit-making purposes, or towards any political purposes. 
• Activities for religious purposes unless the applicant can demonstrate broader community benefit. 
• Entities or individuals contributing to the infringement of human rights, including not complying with Modern Slavery Legislation. 
• Projects or events that primarily benefits a single individual or private function. 
• Submissions from schools or Government agencies. 
• Grants are for venue hire only and will not cover additional costs. 
• Exclusive use of a Council facility. 
• Seasonal park bookings for sporting associations or clubs. 

• Phone: (02) 9330 9369
• Email: grants@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au