Arts, Culture & Events Grants

Council’s Arts, Culture & Events (ACE) Grants will provide financial assistance to local not-for-profit, incorporated, registered charitable organisations, registered bodies and/or for-profit organisations delivering services or providing activities for residents of The Hills Shire.

Eligible applicants can apply for amounts between $5000 to $30,000.

All ACE grants are required to provide dollar-for-dollar match funding.

Please read the Arts, Culture & Events Grants Guidelines(PDF, 1MB) closely prior to completing the online application form.

Important Information:

• Council will run grants training sessions for applicants to attend. It is recommended that applicants attend a training session to better understand the application process and what is required.
• 2026/27 Council Grants Information Sessions will be held in April 2026. You may register on Council’s Grants page.
• 2026/27 THSC Arts, Culture and Events Grants applications will CLOSE on Monday, 25 May 2026 at midnight – late submissions will not be considered.
• All grant applications will be assessed in line with Council’s adopted Grants Policy(PDF, 316KB).
• Applications may be recommended for full funding, partial funding, or no funding.

If you have any queries regarding THSC Council Grants, please email grants@thehills.nsw.gov.au

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