Deadline: 11-Mar-25
The City of Sydney is excited to invite applications for its Community Services Grant Program to support projects and programs that help increase social cohesion and inclusion, develop healthy and resilient communities, and support participation in civic life.
The grant supports sustainable communities and contribute to a connected, inclusive, liveable and engaged city.
Funding Information
- Cash funding from $10,000 to $50,000 a year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding (up to 3 years).
- Value-in-kind in the form of street banner and venue hire is also available.
- You can apply for up to $5,000 for capital expenditure or equipment.
Funding Priorities
- Their funding will prioritise projects or programs that:
- recognise Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture
- strengthen social cohesion, community resilience and wellbeing
- involve their communities in local decision-making and community life
- improve digital literacy and skills
- support people experiencing or at risk of homelessness.
- They encourage applications from organisations that support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and culture, including community-controlled organisations and networks.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible an applicant must operate within the City of Sydney’s local 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
- Individual auspiced by an Eligible Not For Profit Organisation
- Unincorporated Community Group auspiced by an Eligible Not For Profit Organisation
Ineligibility Criteria
- Funding is not available for:
- projects that duplicate existing services
- projects that directly contravene the eligibility and ethics framework or existing City of Sydney policies.
For more information, visit City of Sydney.