Grants

Camden Council Grants & Financial Assistance Programs

Camden Council offers a range of grants, sponsorships and financial assistance programs to support community initiatives, events, organisations, individuals and local businesses.

Explore the programs below to find the funding opportunity that best suits your project or activity.

Looking for a grant that is currently open?
View current funding opportunities and submit applications through Council’s SmartyGrants portal.

Current Funding Opportunities 

Program

Current Status

Community Grants Program

Funding for eligible community projects, programs and initiatives that benefit the Camden community.

Currently Closed
(Applications for the last round closed on 7 September 2026)

Community Sponsorship Program

Support for eligible events and one off activities that provide benefits to the Camden community.

Currently Closed
(Applications for the last round closed on 7 September 2026)

Cultural Performance Subsidy

Support relating to eligible cultural performances at Camden Civic Centre.

Currently Closed

Community Transport Grant

Financial assistance to support eligible community transport needs.

Open Year-Round

Donations for Charitable Purposes Program

Financial assistance available for eligible charitable and community purposes.

Open Year-Round

Support for Special Achievers Program

Financial assistance for eligible individuals pursuing achievement or representation in their chosen field.

Open Year-Round

Grants and Support Program Guide 

Want to compare Council's funding opportunities? Council's Grants and Support Programs Guide provides an overview of the available programs and can help you identify which opportunity may be most relevant to you. 

Looking for other funding opportunities?

In addition to funding offered directly by Camden Council, you can use Council's Grants Search Portal to explore other grant opportunities.

Explore external grant opportunities →

Explore Camden ClubGrants →

If you’re interested in receiving information about upcoming grants and sponsorship, please register below. For further information regarding Grants and Sponsorship, please call 13 22 63.