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Applications for Large Grants (Round 2) are now OPEN

Applications for Large Grants Round 2 are now open and will close on Friday, 15 September 2023. Links to application forms for each category can be found by clicking on your preferred grant below. For further information regarding Community Grants please call 9952 8048 or email: commgrants@ryde.nsw.gov.au.

If you have a great idea that could benefit people in the City of Ryde, a City of Ryde Community Grant may be able to assist you. Grants are able to provide financial support to not-for-profit organisations, and in some instances individuals, to undertake projects which address a community need.

To be eligible for a grant you must meet the criteria outlined in the City of Ryde Community Grants Guidelines(PDF, 2MB). Please note that this is a competitive process and not all applications will be funded.

We have three rounds of grants open during the year.

Two large (multiple categories) grants rounds
One small round (small grants only) is available each year

Advice for Applicants

If you are considering applying for a City of Ryde Community Grant or Small Grant it is recommended that you:

Review the Community Grants Application Guidelines
Consult Council’s plans including the Ryde 2028 Community Strategic Plan, Social Plan, Creativity Strategy, Reconciliation Action Plan, Resilience Plan and / or Disability Inclusion Action Plan. These plans will assist you to gain an understanding of the community needs that have been identified by Council.
Discuss your proposed project by contacting Council’s Community Grants Coordinator via Customer Service on 9952 8222 or email commgrants@ryde.nsw.gov.au.

Language Assistance

Please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. We also have some staff trained as Language Aides to assist you in languages other than English. Please ask when you call us.

Grant Categories

There are seven categories of grants available. Click on each grant category below (+) to apply.

Small Grant

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.

APPLY ONLINE

Arts and Creativity

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.

APPLY ONLINE

Community Facilities and Equipment

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.

APPLY ONLINE

Community Wellbeing

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 MINOR

Events

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.

MAJOR MEDIUM MINOR