Community & Cultural Grants

Community grants

Individuals, community groups and services, sole traders and small business engaged in the creative industries can apply for small grants in March and August for projects that deliver identifiable social, cultural and recreational benefits to the Waverley community. We encourage innovative project proposals that align with Waverley’s Community Strategic Plan or Arts and Culture Plan.

Applications are currently closed. The next round of applications will open in March 2025.

How to apply

  • Apply using the SmartyGrants online system.
  • Before submitting your application, please read our Community & Cultural Grants Guidelines.
  • Ensure that your application provides the detail required for assessment. This includes detail about what you plan to do, who will be involved in the delivery of your project and who will benefit from it, when and where you plan to do it, how the proposal has value for the community and how the grant funding will help you to deliver it.
  • See Terms and conditions.

How much money is available?

Groups meeting the program criteria can apply for one grant per round, up to the value of $5,000. Grants over this amount may be made at Council’s discretion. Applicants are encouraged to contribute towards their proposed project through cash and or in-kind contributions.

Subscribe to the Waverley Weekly for updates. For more information, email smallgrants@waverley.nsw.gov.au or call 9083 8985.

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