Winter 2023 City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants

The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program supports projects that foster innovation, showcase local expertise and test new ideas to address local and global issues across the city’s social, cultural, sustainability and business sectors.

The winter 2023 applications close 22 August 2023.

Funding can support:

research and feasibility studies relating to the funding priorities listed below
pilot projects that test new approaches for addressing local and global issues
demonstration projects that promote market awareness and adoption of innovations
development and implementation of best practice approaches and toolkits
new technologies and platforms that support sector development.

What funding is available?

Cash funding from $10,000 to $50,000 per year is available, for a one-year program or multi-year funding (up to 3 years).

Funding priorities

The City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program will prioritise innovative projects that contribute to making Sydney a city:

that is a leading environmental performer
that is equitable and inclusive
with resilient and diverse communities
with a thriving cultural and creative life
with a transformed and innovative economy.

Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must:

operate within the City of Sydney’s local government area or be able to demonstrate significant benefits for the area’s residents, workers and/or visitors
have acquitted any previous City of Sydney grants or sponsorships and met all contractual obligations
have no outstanding debts owing to the City of Sydney
demonstrate the grant will be used for a purpose in the public interest
demonstrate capacity to deliver the project
be financially viable.

The project must not duplicate existing services or programs and must be for future expenditure. Will not cover existing overheads of the business.

Assessment criteria

Proposals are assessed against:

evidence of the need for the project and proposed outcomes
capacity and experience of the applicant to deliver the project
demonstrated connection and benefit to the local area and communities
evidence of diversity, inclusion and equity in the planning and delivery of the project
how the project delivers against the funding priorities.

How to apply

Note applications for the 2023 Winter City of Sydney Innovation and ideas grants program close 5pm 22 August 2023. This covers projects starting from 1 January 2024.

To learn more and apply online click here

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