Helping community & cultural groups & organisations host events, fundraisers & meetings
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This grant is open all year for applications until the budget is exhausted
Various venues across the City of Sydney local area
This funding is open to cultural, environmental and community groups and organisations that demonstrate financial hardship.
Support is available in the form of one-off or multi-year (up to 3 years) reduced rates for community and landmark venue hire, subject to availability.
Not-for-profit organisations are eligible for a 25% reduction on equipment hire fees at landmark venues (for equipment owned by the City of Sydney).
Funding priorities include:
Increase the number of programs, events and activities that contribute to social wellbeing, social inclusion and increased cultural participation.
Improve services and projects for residents, workers and visitors that contribute to their social, cultural, economic and environmental health.
Boost capacity of the cultural, environmental and community sector through the sharing of knowledge and resources.
We encourage applications from organisations, groups and individuals that support Aboriginal and Torres and Strait Islander communities and culture, including community-controlled organisations and networks.
Find out more at https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community-support-funding/venue-hire-support-grant to find out how to apply
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