Grants are now available for local businesses, artists, arts organisations, musicians, live music venues and residents in our City to apply for funding in the following areas:
Got a question about our grants funding? We will also be hosting the 'How to get the best out of your City of Charles Sturt grant' event on Tuesday 25 July. Join us and our Business Advisors for an evening to learn how to leverage the grants program. Come along if you are considering applying and would like to learn more.
Support for small business
The Business Support Program supports businesses to adapt and innovate in response to changing market conditions. Funding is available to work with an advisor on a range of projects including marketing, financial management, sustainability, mentorship, accessibility, strategic reviews and operations and logistics.
Keeping it live and local
The Live and Local program supports local musicians, live music venues and small businesses to host live music experiences.
The recent Coastal Sounds event featuring 17 acts was just one event which benefited from the grant. The Live and Local program can be a great way to develop and bring to life new ideas, projects, and opportunities.
Funds for the arts
The Arts and Culture Grants program supports local artists and arts organisations to develop new one-off or time limited creative projects that encourage public engagement in the arts. Our Arts Fund grants played a significant part in the creation, presentation and development of 25 new theatre productions, visual arts projects, forums, murals, textile art, disability access to the arts, drag performances, SALA art tours, art workshops and nearly 100 artists and performers.
Plus there's more - Grant funding to support local events
Events and Festivals sponsorship funding is available for arts, cultural and sporting events. The sponsorship fund supports a range of costs associated with putting on an event including venue or reserve hire and infrastructure costs such as stages, marquees and AV costs. There are several rounds of funding per year until funding is exhausted.