Woollahra Council Grants & Outgoing Sponsorship Information Webinar

Woollahra Municipal Council will open the next round of Grants and Outgoing Sponsorships between 23 March and 3 May 2026.

This 1 hour information webinar will equip you with information and resources so that you can write a strong application.

The session will include the opportunity to learn about the Outgoing Sponsorship program and attend breakout rooms, to ask questions, for each of the grant funding categories:

1. Community and Cultural Grants
2. Environmental Grants
3. Placemaking Grants
4. Business Sector Support Grants
5. Outgoing Sponsorship Program (Note - there wil be no break out room for this stream as information will be provided within the webinar)

(If you are not sure which category your project fits in, refer to the information on our website. You will need to select an option when booking your ticket)

What will be covered

• Grants Policy and Guidelines
• Outgoing Sponsorship Policy and Guidelines
• Eligibility
• How to address the selection criteria
• How to prepare for your application
• Application process and form
• Why are applications declined?
• Good budgeting for your project
• How to apply for funding for Council Fees
• Tips to maximise success
• Mistakes to avoid
• Acquittal process
• Helpful resources - including the Smarty Search portal: a customised grants database that will connect you to more funding opportunities.
• Council's Events Strategy and resources

Who should attend:

Individuals, artists, not-for-profit community organisations, community groups, sole traders, businesses, schools, not-for-profit early learning centres, parents and citizens associations, business chambers and residents associations.

• If you have applied for a grant previously
• if you have never applied before
• If you have a new project idea
• If you have identified a Woollahra community need and have an idea to address it

We encourage you to book now!

More information on our grant streams, outgoing sponsorships and the relevant policies & Guidelines are available on Woollahra Council's Grants webpage.

The Meeting Link will be sent to all registered email addresses prior to the event: