Grants

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If you have a brilliant idea for a project, artwork or program that will directly benefit our local community or the environment, our Community Grants program can help!

Grant applications in a number of categories for 2025/26 are now open. Please see the following categories below for more information.

Arts and Creativity

Unleash your creativity with grants to support and grow our local creative sector.

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Community Development

Aimed at improving equality and reducing disadvantage including youth and small grant categories.

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Environmental

Supporting community-driven efforts to protect and enhance our local environment.

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Placemaking

Supporting the community to transform towns and village centres into vibrant community spaces.

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Sports and Recreation Infrastructure

Improving sport and recreation facilities on the Northern Beaches.

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Event Grants and Sponsorship Program

Supporting businesses and community groups to deliver a rich and diverse calendar of events.

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If you would like to be added to the grants mailing list and be kept informed about Council's grant programs, please join our notification list.

Grants support

Give yourself the best chance of securing a grant by watching our helpful videos on how to write successful applications, working out budgets, and understanding outcomes and outputs.

Community Development grants

This grant stream focuses on increasing safety, inclusion and connections on the Northern Beaches.

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Environmental grants

Council is pleased to provide financial support for environmental and sustainability issues in our Council area.

Placemaking Grants

Our Placemaking Grant creates quality places that people want to live, work and play by increasing vibrancy and contributing to...

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Arts & Creativity Grants

Grants are available to artists, arts and cultural organisations, and creatives of all kinds.

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Event Grants and Sponsorship Program

Council's Event Grants and Sponsorship Program supports businesses and community groups to deliver a rich and diverse calendar of events...

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Eco-schools grants

Council's Eco-Schools program helps support local schools on their sustainability journey.

Sport and recreation grants

Sport and recreation grants aim to increase participation in sports, recreation and active play.

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Local Heritage Fund

If you own a heritage-listed property, you could get a Local Heritage Fund grant to assist with costs for repair...

Previous grant programs

Small Grants Program, Youth Wellbeing Hub Grant, Stronger Communities Fund

ClubGRANTS

See if your community project or service is eligible for funding under the Northern Beaches’ ClubGRANTS scheme.

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Financial support is available to eligible properties to assist with the construction of coastal protection works.

Grants Hub

Council has subscribed to this service to help the community access opportunities Australia-wide.

Grant resources

Below are some resources to help organisations and community groups applying for grant funding to make their applications the best...

Grants Assessment Panel Community Representatives

Local residents, who have expertise in the relevant sectors, are invited to express interest in community positions on the 2025...

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