City of Ryde Grants

Funding up to $2,500
Total funding pool: $20,000 per year

Small grants are designed to respond to projects that are of community benefit and fall outside of the standard grant categories or large grant rounds.

Funding up to $5,000 
Total funding pool: $20,000 per year

Arts and creativity grants are open to not-for-profit groups and individuals to support community-led programs and projects that stimulate creative and cultural expression in the City of Ryde. 

Funding up to $5,000
Total funding pool: $20,000 per year

Community facilities and equipment grants are to providing funding for small scale capital works and the purchase of equipment to provide support and benefit to the community. 

Major, Medium and Small sub-categories are available with funding up to $15,000 with a matched contribution.
Total funding pool: $200,000 per year

Community wellbeing grants are for projects that develop a connected and inclusive community and support activities that promote health, community safety, accessibility and liveability in the area.

Major, Medium and Small sub-categories are available with funding up to $15,000 with a matched contribution
Total funding pool: $100,000 per year

Events grants are to support activities that deliver community-based festivals and events which showcase the diversity and rich culture of the City of Ryde.

Funding up to $5,000
Total funding pool: $20,000 per year

Sport and recreation grants are to increase participation in sporting and recreational activities, primarily at a community level. 

Funding up to $5,000
Total funding pool: $20,000 per year

Venue hire grants provide financial assistance to community groups to access Council’s hireable halls and meeting rooms.