Matching Grants in Australia: Cash Grants of up to $10,000

Deadline: 29-Mar-21

The city of Sydney has launched its Matching Grants program to support grassroots and local projects that contribute to vibrant sustainable communities and economies by matching contributions towards a project.

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Sustainability and environmental projects such as active transport, community gardens, green roofs and walls, urban ecology, green workshops, collaborative consumption, community events, and research;
Cultural projects such as public art, cultural workshops, and community art projects ;
Social projects that involve people who are experiencing disadvantage;
Local civic activities and events;
Activities that activate or diversify the night-time economy such as pop-up entertainment and night-time performances in public spaces;
Strategic projects identified in our strategies and action plans.
Funding Information

The matching grant program recognizes any community contribution towards a project and can offer up to $10,000 in cash and value-in-kind such as street banner and venue hire fee waiver to match this contribution.
Recognized in-kind community contributions include:
Donated supplies, materials, venues, or services.
Volunteer time such as labor, meeting times, and project management. The rate of volunteer time is calculated as $25 per hour. For professional or contracted services, the rate is $75 per hour.
Applicants can include the cost of necessary insurances in their application.
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Initiatives and projects can contribute to one or more of these outcomes:

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Increased community capacity and capability to address local needs and opportunities;
Adoption by communities of sustainable behaviors and sustainable lifestyles;
Strengthened opportunities for residents and others to build personal creativity and self-expression;
Increased participation in community and civic life;
Strengthened social connections and sense of belonging;
Strengthened local business and community connections.
Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible for funding an applicant must operate within our area or be able to demonstrate benefits for our residents, businesses, workers, or visitors.
These individuals and organizations can apply:
Not-for-profit organizations.
For-profit businesses.
Sole traders.
Individuals (must be auspice by a not-for-profit or for-profit that is eligible to apply in their own right).
Unincorporated community groups.
Owner’s corporations (strata and company-owned).
If you work with an auspicing organization, they encourage you to choose one that is relevant to the sector and that can support the development of the proposal.
For more information, visit https://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/community-support-funding/matching-grants