Venue Hire Grants provide full or partial subsidy of Council venue hire for community organisations. Grants are provided as in-kind support for the cost of venue hire.
Venue Hire Grants 2023-2024
Applications for Venue Hire Grants 2023-2024 are open. This round is for venue hire between 1 July 2023 and 30 June 2024. Applications for bookings on or before 30 June 2024 close on 5 May 2024 and take 8 weeks to process.
Venue Hire Grants 2024-2025
Applications for Venue Hire Grants 2024-2025 are open. This round is for venue hire between 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025. Applications take 8 weeks to process.
Information Sessions
- Information Session #1, Monday 22 April, 3:30pm - 5pm, Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library
- Information Session #2, Wednesday 1 May, 5pm - 6:30pm, Online
- Information Session #3, Tuesday 7 May, 10am - 11:30am, Online
- Information Session #4, Tuesday 14 May, 1:30pm - 3pm, Activities Room, Clive James Library Kogarah
- Information Session #5, Monday 20 May, 4pm - 5:30pm, Miles Franklin Room, Hurstville Library
- Information Session #6, Wednesday 29 May, 9:30am - 11am, Online
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How to apply
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Read the Venue Hire Grants 2024-2025 Grant Guidelines and Venue Hire Grants section (pages 22-24) of Council's Grants and Donations Policy (2023).
- Contact Council's Grants officer to discuss your application.
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You must have a tentative booking for the venue/facility and attach your booking confirmation to the application form. Explore what venues and parks are open for bookings here.
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Start your application on our SmartyGrants page, making sure you choose the right form for the financial year when your booking takes place.
Financial Reporting Requirements
Please note there are financial reporting requirements for recipients of Council funding.
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