Grants

Inner West Council has a range of grants to enable the community to develop projects and programs to address local needs.

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Council's Annual Grants Program is open from Monday 13 April to 4pm, Friday 15 May 2026. 

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Arts and community grants

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Providing financial support to community and non-government groups that offer sport and active recreation programs.

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Funding to support local artists, creative projects and community cultural participation.

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Funding from local clubs to support community projects and services across the Inner West.

 Community Wellbeing Grants

Supporting local projects that strengthen inclusion, wellbeing, and community connections across the Inner West.

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The disability support grant stream provides funding for organisations and individuals to specifically support local people with disability.

Business and environment grants

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Circular economy grants support projects that contribute to a circular economy in the Inner West community.

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Environment grants support projects that contribute to an ecologically sustainable Inner West. 

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