Grants
Our Community Grants provide a number of funding opportunities to support initiatives that contribute to the social, cultural, environmental, and economic life of the city.
Our 2024 Grants and Sponsorship Programs open for application on Monday 3 June (9am) and close Sunday 30 June (11:59pm).
Online information and Q&A workshops for the 2024 programs will be held on 22 and 23 May. Register below to attend one of these workshops.
Register to attend workshop - Wednesday 22 May (5pm - 6pm)
Register to attend workshop - Thursday 23 May (10am - 11am)
Supporting Documentation:
- Community Grants Policy (PDF)
- Community Grant Guidelines (PDF) 2024 Community Grants Guidelines will be available soon.
Not sure which funding is right for you?
Community Grants are classified as either Infrastructure Grants or Community Support Grants.
Infrastructure Grants are offered annually and target minor capital activities that enhance the economic, social, and environmental well-being of the local community. The grants also assist building owners, commercial operators and other stakeholders to improve their building facades to enhance our city’s presentation.
The table below provides further information on Infrastructure Grants including types of grants, eligibility, and status.
| Name | Details | Open or closed |
|---|---|---|
| Façade Improvement Grants | Assists building owners, commercial operators and other stakeholders to improve their building façades to enhance our city’s presentation. | Closed - opens 3/6/24 |
| Recreation Facilities Grant | Provides funding to Newcastle sporting groups to assist with minor capital works projects. | Closed - opens 3/6/24 |
Community Support Grants support community-based groups, sport and recreation clubs, and service organisations to develop effective activities that address the social, economic and/or environmental needs of residents in the Newcastle Local Government Area.
The table below provides further information on Community Support Grants available including types of grants, eligibility, and status.
| Name | Details | Open or closed |
|---|---|---|
| Arts, Culture and History | Support activities that promote and celebrate our rich history, creative and diverse community and contribute to the achievement of the city’s desired outcomes for culture, heritage, and the arts. | Closed - opens 3/6/24 |
| Social Inclusion | Support activities that strengthen our diverse communities by increasing connection, social inclusion, and access for the most vulnerable in the community. | Closed - opens 3/6/24 |
| Youth Climate Action Grants | For young individuals or organisations that represent youth to fund climate initiatives. | Closed - opens 3/6/24 |
Other Grants
| Name | Details | Open or closed |
|---|---|---|
| Locally Made & Played | Small grants to incentivise Live Performances across the city. | Closed |
| Count Us In Grants | Small grants to support events, activities and programs that demonstrate and celebrate inclusion | Closed |
| Special Business Rates (SBR) Newcastle City Centre / Darby Street | Grants for creative and innovative ideas to promote and develop businesses in Newcastle's city centre or Darby Street | Closed |
Sign up to our Grants and Sponsorship Mailing List to be the first to know about funding opportunities. (Check your junk mail in case it arrives there, and if it does, make sure you mark it as a safe sender).
| Previous Grant Rounds |
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| 2021 Successful Grant Applications (PDF) |
| 2022 Successful Grant Applications (PDF) |
| 2023 Successful Grant Applications (PDF) |
