This program provides financial support to assist local community-based organisations with their activities.
The Community Grants Program provides financial support to assist local community-based organisations to develop and implement initiatives that enhance individual and/or community wellbeing in the Canterbury Bankstown Local Government Area.
Grants are issued under five categories: Community, Youth, Arts/Cultural, Sport and Recreation and Events.
Community Grants Program NOW OPEN!
City of Canterbury Bankstown’s 2025-26 Community Grants Program is now open.
We invite local not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding for projects under the categories of Community, Youth, Arts/Cultural, Sport and Recreation and Events.
Applications close 11.59pm AEST Monday 30 June 2025.
View the 2025 guidelines and program priorities at the links below:
Applications must be made online.
Information workshop:
When: Thursday 12 June
Time: 10-11am
Where: Zoom (online)
Register here for the Information workshop
If you cannot attend this session, a recording will be posted here shortly after the session, or please call the relevant officer before you lodge your application:
| Community Grants | Tony Smith | 9707 9540 |
| Youth | Justine Foo | 9707 9605 |
| Arts/Cultural | Rachael Kiang | 9707 9989 |
| Sport and Recreation | Kate Halaska | 9707 5476 |
| Events | Tony Smith | 9707 9540 |
Applications close 11.59pm AEST Monday 30 June 2025.
For more information, please call the Coordinator Community Planning and Development