Community Sponsorship Program January to July 2027

MPORTANT: Please read information below to assist you in completing your application online. All applications must be submitted via the Smarty Grants portal. Please note paper copies of grant applications will NOT be accepted.

Camden Council recognises the contribution of individuals and locally based groups and organisations to the development of community spirit and the provision of community events.

The Community Sponsorship program is intended to provide encouragement and support to community-based groups, organisations and individuals by supplementing funds their own activities through either in-kind or monetary funding. Applications are open on 10 August 2026 for events to be held between 1 January 2027 to 30 June 2027. Applications close on 7 September 2026.

ELIGIBILITY

• Applications will be considered from not-for-profit groups, businesses, organisations or individuals seeking to organise an event/activity/service within the Camden LGA that has demonstrable benefit to the wider community.
  
  
• Festivals, special events and activities that will enhance and promote community wellbeing, the lifestyle of residents and provide a service to the resident or business community of the Camden LGA.
  
  
• Organisations that encourage economic and/or tourism opportunities within the Camden LGA.
  
  
• Events that will be held between 1 January 2027 and 30 June 2027.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to register for a grants information session to hear about guidelines, expectations and other grant information here. 

Applicants should also discuss their projects with a Council Officer. Officers have made specific times available for their project discussions and can be booked here.