"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 third "fast track" round is for events between 1 April 2021 and 31 August 2021. Applications are now open and close at 2pm on Tuesday 9 March. Successful applicants will be notified the week commencing 29 March.
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 | 23 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).
