Venue Hire Grants provide full or partial subsidy of Council venue hire for community organisations. Grants are provided as in-kind support for the cost of venue hire.

Before applying, please contact Council's Grants Officer to discuss your project

• (02) 9330 6050
• grants@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au

Eligibility

To be eligible for Venue Hire Grants the following criteria must be met: 

• Demonstrated benefit to the Georges River community. 
• Demonstrated capacity to deliver. 
• Be open to the general public, inclusive and not discriminatory. 
• Have submitted required acquittals from previously awarded grants. 
• Commence the project after the grant funding commencement date. Grant requests cannot be retrospective, recurrent or ongoing. 
• Registered not-for-profit or unincorporated community group. 
• An event sheet/booking confirmation from Council is required. 
• Not exceeding the annual cap of $40,000 venue hire per organisation

Ineligibility 

The following are not eligible for Venue Hire Grants: 

• Projects that duplicate existing services. 
• Fundraising, sponsorship or projects seeking prize money or gifts for attendees. 
• Unlawful, unethical or profit-making purposes, or towards any political purposes. 
• Activities for religious purposes unless the applicant can demonstrate broader community benefit. 
• Entities or individuals contributing to the infringement of human rights, including not complying with Modern Slavery Legislation. 
• Projects or events that primarily benefits a single individual or private function. 
• Submissions from schools or Government agencies. 
• Grants are for venue hire only and will not cover additional costs. 
• Exclusive use of a Council facility. 
• Seasonal park bookings for sporting associations or clubs. 
• Venue bonds, equipment hire, staffing, catering or technical costs. 
• Hire of premium facilities.

• Phone: (02) 9330 6050
• Email: grants@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au