Grants and funding

Grants of $30,000 to $50,000 for new collaborative opportunities between the arts and cultural sector and the creative industries. Closes Monday, 17 March, 5pm

Awards for individuals who make a positive impact on their local community or environment. Nominations from community members are selected for a community vote. Finalists for each Westfield Centre receive a $5,000 grant for their organisation or group and the winner’s organisation receives $20,000. Closes Thursday, 13 March, 7pm

Grants of $10,000 to $50,000 for individuals and groups to fund activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences. Closes Tuesday, 4 March, 3pm

Grants of $20,000 to $100,000 for organisations that provide a service to the arts for activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Closes Tuesday, 4 March, 3pm

Grants of $10,000 to $100,000 for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion. Closes Friday, 21 February, 5pm

One-off funding of $10,000 in the 2024-25 financial year is open to Home Care Packages (HCP) Program and Commonwealth Home Support Programme (CHSP) providers, to go towards the cost of IT system upgrades to meet the obligations under the Support at Home (SaH) Program, the CHSP and the Aged Care Act 2024. Closes Tuesday, 25 February, 2pm

Grants of $150,000 to $250,000 are available to address barriers and support women to achieve their purpose of starting or growing a micro or small business. Closes Friday, 14 February, 3pm

Grants of up to $25,000 to provide a co-contribution to the cost of activities and events being held around National NAIDOC Week (6-13 July) that celebrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander histories, cultures, achievements and continuing contributions to our country and Australian society. Closes Thursday, 20 February, 3pm

Grants of up to $360,000, with a funding cap of $180,000 per year (with maximum grant period of 2 years) will support the social and economic participation of vulnerable and disadvantaged people in their communities. Closes Thursday, 20 February, 9pm

– Community Grants
Grants to enable organisations to deliver projects that meet identified community needs and encourage community participation and inclusion. Opens Monday, 3 February. Closes Friday, 14 March.
– Micro Grants
Grants to enable residents, groups, organisations and businesses to support community wellbeing, innovation and social change through grassroots initiatives. Opens Monday, 3 February. Closes Friday, 14 March.
Grants Information Sessions to learn more about the grants, with a focus on how to apply for the current round:
– Information Session 1: Friday, 7 February, 11am-12.30pm | Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library, Cnr Dora St & Queens Rd, Hurstville
– Information Session 2: Tuesday, 11 February, 3pm-4.30pm | Online
– Information Session 3: Thursday, 13 February, 11am-12.30pm | Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library, Cnr Dora St & Queens Rd, Hurstville
– Information Session 4: Monday, 24 February, 3pm-4.30pm | Activities Room, Clive James Kogarah Library & Service Centre, Kogarah Town Square, Belgrave St, Kogarah
– Information Session 5: Thursday, 27 February, 3pm-4.30pm | Online
– Information Session 6 – for seniors or organisations running projects for seniors, as part of NSW Seniors Festival: Monday, 3 March, 10am-11.30am | Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library, Cnr Dora St & Queens Rd, Hurstville
In addition, there will be a Community Outcomes & Evaluation Intensive Workshop: Wednesday, 19 February, 3pm-4.30pm | Online