Sponsorship
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We provide a number of Sponsorship opportunities to support initiatives that contribute to the economic life of the city. These are initiatives that will deliver tangible benefits to the city and the community, and help make Newcastle a smart, liveable and sustainable global city.
Our Sponsorships are classified as either Event Sponsorships or Tourism and Economic Development Sponsorships.
Applications open Monday, 2 June (9am) and close Sunday, 29 June (midnight) 2025. A link to apply will be available here when applications open.
Community workshops, including a Q&A session, are scheduled as outlined below to provide an overview of the Grants and Sponsorship programs opening for application in June. Registration is required
- In person (12 Stewart Avenue, Newcastle West) - Tuesday, 20 May 2025 (10am - 11am) - Click here to register
- Online (via Teams) - Wednesday, 21 May 2025 (5:30pm - 6:30pm) - Click here to register
Event Sponsorships
Event Sponsorships are a mechanism to:
- Promote active and vibrant public spaces.
- Attract local and out of region visitation.
- Support Newcastle’s visitor economy, foster collaboration and encourage economic dispersal.
- Enhance Newcastle’s reputation and profile as a vibrant events city.
- Assist events that are aligned to Newcastle’s experience pillars and Destination Management Plan 2021-2025
The table below provides further information on Event Sponsorships including types of grants, eligibility, and status.
| Name | Details | Open or closed |
|---|---|---|
| General | Support for events with a community focus that contribute to creating vibrant spaces and places across the city. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
| Incubator | Supports new and emerging events to increase event profile and encourage visitation and/ or participation. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
| Major | Supports established events with a successful record of delivery and marketing to attract local and out of region day trippers, overnight visitation. Major events will also demonstrate collaboration with local businesses to create economic dispersal. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
Tourism and Economic Development Sponsorships
Tourism and Economic Development Sponsorship is for business events (conferences) that are aligned to Newcastle's economic sectors, both existing and emerging.
The table below provides further information on Tourism and Economic Development Sponsorship including types of sponsorships, eligibility, and status.
| Name | Details | Open or closed |
|---|---|---|
| Business Events (Conferences) | Supports multi-day business events that are aligned to Newcastle's economic pillars (existing and emerging), that promote Newcastle as a premier conferencing destination. | Open 2 - 29 June 2025 |
Sign up to our Grants and Sponsorship Mailing List to be the first to know about funding opportunities.
Before applying, please review supporting documentation and resources. This will allow you to check your eligibility and help you with the application process:
- Sponsorship Policy
- Sponsorship Guidelines
- Grants and Sponsorship Eligibility Check Form
- Grants and Sponsorship Legal Entities Guide
Search Newcastle Grant Finder (GrantGuru) for other opportunities open right now.
If you require assistance please email [email protected] or [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 Sponsorship Round |
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| 2024 Successful Sponsorship Applications (PDF) |
| 2023 Successful Sponsorship Applications (PDF) |
