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.
 

Venue Hire Grants 2026-2027

Venue Hire Grants 2026-2027 are now open. This round is for venue hire between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027. Applications take 8 weeks to process. 

Read the Venue Hire Grants 2026-2027 Grant Guidelines and Venue Hire Grants section (pages 22-24) of Council's Grants and Donations Policy prior to the first round opening.

• Contact Council's Grants and Project Officer to discuss your application via email grants@georgesriver.nsw.gov.au.

• You must have a tentative booking for the venue/facility and attach your booking confirmation to the application form. Explore what venues and parks are open for bookings. 

Start your application on our SmartyGrants page, making sure you choose the right form for the financial year when your booking takes place.
 

​Support Materials

Council has developed additional support materials to assist with a Venue Hire Grant application:

• • Venue Hire Grants Ongoing Grant Guidelines.

  • Venue Hire Grants Ongoing Grant Guidelines - Easy Read.

  • Venue Hire Grants Ongoing Grant Guidelines - Simplified Chinese.

  • Venue Hire Grants Information Sheet.

  • Venue Hire Grants Information Sheet - Easy Read.

  • Venue Hire Grants Information Sheet - Simplified Chinese.
     

Financial Reporting Requirements

Please note there are financial reporting requirements for recipients of Council funding. 

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