More than 30 recipients will share in $175,000 as part of Council’s Event Grants and Sponsorship program in 2023/2024, paving the way for more events and activities to have fun in our great town centres and open spaces.

From a carnival dedicated to our four-legged friends to showing off your best samba moves as part of a Latin Festival – there will be something for everyone to see and do over the next year.

Other Council funded events include a writer’s festival in Manly, star gazing in Frenchs Forest and a new festival in our up-and-coming cultural district of Brookvale.

Northern Beaches Mayor Sue Heins said it was great to see so many organisations and groups applying for grants and keen to kick off new and exciting events.

“The highly diverse list of applicants covers the cultural spectrum, with each event chosen for its effort to enrich life on the Northern Beaches.

“While Council already plays host to many exciting events annually, the Event Grants and Sponsorship program helps smaller but no less important events get off the ground.

“We love our events because they bring us together and enrich our community, while boosting the local economy by supporting local businesses,” Mayor Heins said.

View all the recipients of Council’s grants and their event details, plus find out more about Council’s grants program here.

All grant applications undergo a rigorous assessment process and are measured against pre-defined, advertised criteria, before being chosen by the elected Council.

As part of the grant conditions, support is in the form of funding and/or fee waivers and can be used up until 31 August 2024 (or longer for multi-year grants).