Event Grant 2024/2025

Event Grant applications are now being accepted for the 2024-2025 financial year (1 July 2024 -30 June 2025)

NOTE: If you would like to apply for an Event Grant from 1 July 2025 onwards, you will need to wait until the Event Grants 2025-2026 round opens.  

The Event Grant program provides not-for-profit organisations with an opportunity to apply for grant funding to support the running of a community event, held on Council-owned land or land managed by Council.

Applications are assessed throughout the financial year, pending availability of funds. You must submit your application at least 12 weeks prior to the commencement of your event.

Before you start your application:
1. Read these documents:

• Council's Grants and Donations Policy 
• Event Grant Guidelines
• Council's Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032
• Sustainable Event Managment Guidelines

Depending on your project, you may also find these documents helpful:

• Create Georges River Cultural Strategy
• Disability Inclusion Action Plan
• Social Justice Charter
• Open Space, Recreation and Community Facilities Strategy
• Sponsorship Policy

2. To hold and event on Council land you must have completed an Event Application Form. You will be asked to confirm you have begun this process when you complete this application.

Applications for Event Grants will only be accepted through this online application portal. Incomplete applications and applications submitted less than 12 weeks prior to the commencement of a booking will not be accepted. 

If you have any questions about your grant application please contact Council's Events Team on events@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.