business - 2026-06-18

Northern Beaches Council opens 2026 grants program with event funding of up to $10,000

Source: www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au

Northern Beaches Council has opened applications for its annual grants program, offering funding to individuals, community groups, businesses and organisations for projects intended to benefit the local community. The program is aimed at helping turn community ideas into funded projects, with separate deadlines depending on the grant category. Council said the grants are available across a range of categories, with one of the clearest funding streams covering events. Event grants are worth up to $10,000 each, with larger amounts possible for significant events that can demonstrate measurable economic, social and community benefits, as well as stakeholder partnerships. The program is open to a broad group of applicants, reflecting council's push to support projects from both established organisations and local residents with new ideas. The stated focus is on initiatives that strengthen the Northern Beaches community in practical ways. Mayor Sue Heins said the grants were intended to back projects with a positive local impact. She said there were many people across the area with ideas that could strengthen connection and participation, and that council wanted to support projects...