Business Grants and Funding

Yes, applicants are encouraged to contact our administration officer to discuss your idea and the type of support you are seeking.

Yes, applicants that received funding in 2025/2026 can apply for funding for a new project or initiative delivered in 2026/2027.

Previously funded projects or initiatives will not receive additional funding.

Yes, if the funding application is for a new project that has not received funding under one of the other funding options.

Business Support Program:

Once the agreed scope of works has been completed payment is made directly to the business advisor on the applicant’s behalf.

Shop Local:

Payment under this program will be made directly to the business within 30 days of receipt of a signed funding agreement and tax invoice. The business agrees to acquit the funds within one month of completing the project, as per the funding agreement.

Arts and Cultural Grants Program:

Payment under this program will be made directly to the applicant within 30 days of receipt of a signed funding agreement and tax invoice. The applicant agrees to acquit the funds within one month of completing the project, as per the funding agreement.

The funding program does not support:

• Projects supported by another City of Charles Sturt funding program (including other funding streams)
• Competitions, prizes or awards.
• Priority of the program is to activate local businesses, non-council owned venues and public places, therefore, project proposals within City of Charles Sturt venues will be given a lower priority unless the activity offers a unique experience not currently available within the 2026/2027 curated program and/or no other venue is suitable.
• Projects that take place outside of City of Charles Sturt boundaries.