"Fast Track" Grant Program
With the easing of NSW Health Restrictions an in an effort to support the return of events over the coming months, Council has put in place a "fast track" process for the Event Grants and Sponsorship Program.
The second "fast track" round will be for events between 15 February, 2021 and 30 June, 2021. The application period is now open and will close at 2pm on 22 January 2021.
Applicants for this round will be notified the week commencing 15 February once Decisions are finalised.
2020/21 Grant Program
Event grants and sponsorships are open on a continuing basis, until funding has been allocated each year.
You must submit your application in accordance with the timeframes below. If you are interested in applying for a grant in the next round, you are advised to submit your outdoor event booking form soon.
Please contact the Events Team on 8495 6566 or events@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au to discuss your event prior to submitting your application.
Further information can be found within the Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions.
| Round | Application period | Council approval and announcement | For events held |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 July to 31 August 2020 | 27 October 2020 | After 1 November 2020 and before 31 August 2021 |
| 2 | 31 August 2020 to 4 January 2021 | February 2021 | After 1 May 2021 and before 31 August 2021 |
Major events may be negotiated outside of the timelines above - please contact the Events Team.
2019/20 Grant Program
Round 1 - Council awarded $12,240 in grant funding plus and additional $2,057 in fee waivers
Round 2 - Council awarded $38,400 in grant funding plus and additional $17,388 in fee waivers
Round 3 - Council awarded $33,650 in grant funding plus and additional $5,431 in fee waivers
Round 4 - Due to restrictions surrounding COVID-19 and the cancellation/postponement of events the Round 4 of funding did not proceed.
2018/19 Grant Program
Round 1 - Council awarded $43,854 in grant funding plus an additional $10,563 in fee waivers.
Round 2 - Council awarded $57,970 in grant and sponsorship funding, plus an additional $185,112.60 in fee waivers.
Join the notification list
Email grants.officer@northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au to be kept informed about future grant programs and upcoming opportunities (such as grant writing sessions).
