Grants
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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. They are classified as either Infrastructure Grants or Community Support Grants.
Applications for our annual Community Grants Program open Monday, 2 June (9am) and close Sunday, 29 June (midnight) 2025.
Infrastructure Grants
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Recreation Facilities | To assist in the provision or development of suitable sport and recreation facilities. To create opportunities for CN and local sporting groups to form Partnerships in upgrading existing or developing new facilities. To provide a wide range of sport and recreation facilities that assist in meeting the needs of the community in a cost effective and co-operative manner. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
Community Support Grants
Provide support to community-based groups 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 | Supports activities that promote and celebrate Newcastle's rich heritage, creative and diverse community. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
| Environment | Supports activities that improve Newcastle’s environment by expanding our urban forest through revegetation initiatives, greening streets, parks and open space and providing increased pollinator habitat throughout the city and/or the improvement of existing Community Garden infrastructure. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
| Social Inclusion | Supports activities that strengthen our local communities by increasing social connection and inclusion within and between communities. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
| Sustainability | Supports activities that enhance the sustainability of Newcastle, through the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, increasing resilience to the impacts of climate change and circular economy initiatives. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
Other Grants
There are some additional grants that fall outside these two primary categories. The table below provides further information on Infrastructure Grants including types of grants, eligibility, and status.
| Name | Details | Open or closed |
|---|---|---|
| Locally Made & Played | Small grants to incentivise Live Performances across the city. | 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 |
| Special Business Rate (SBR) Suburban | Grants for promotion, beautification and development of the Hamilton and Wallsend business precincts | Open 26 May - 22 June 2025 |
| Youth Week | Small grants to support organisations that will partner with and support young people that they partner with in running events and activities, through skill development and/or mentoring during Youth Week 2025. | Closed |
Before applying, please review supporting documentation and resources. This will allow you to check your eligibility and help you with the application process:
- Community Grants Policy
- Community Grants Guidelines
- Grants and Sponsorship Eligibility Check Form
- Grants and Sponsorship Legal Entities Guide
- 2025 Grants and Sponsorship Round Opening Presentation (PDF)
- 2025 Grants and Sponsorship Round Opening Presentation - Information Session (Recording)
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If you require assistance please email [email protected] or call 02 4974 2000 and you will be put in contact with a staff member who can help with your enquiry.
| Previous Grant Rounds |
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| 2024 Successful Grant Applications |
| 2023 Successful Grant Applications |
| 2022 Successful Grant Applications |
| 2021 Successful Grant Applications |
