City of Ryde Grants

If you have a great idea that could benefit people in the City of Ryde, a City of Ryde Community Grant may be able to assist you. Grants are able to provide financial support to not-for-profit organisations, and in some instances individuals, to undertake projects which address a community need.

To be eligible for a grant you must meet the criteria outlined in the City of Ryde Community Grants Guidelines(PDF, 18MB). Please note that this is a competitive process and not all applications will be funded.

We have two rounds of grants open during the year.

Advice for Applicants

If you are considering applying for a City of Ryde Community Grant it is recommended that you:

• Review the Community Grants Application Guidelines(PDF, 18MB).
• Consult Council’s plans including the Ryde 2028 Community Strategic Plan, Social Plan, Creativity Strategy, Reconciliation Action Plan, Resilience Plan and / or Disability Inclusion Action Plan. These plans will assist you to gain an understanding of the community needs that have been identified by Council.
• Discuss your proposed project by contacting Team Leader Community Grants and Community Facilities via Customer Service on 9952 8222 or email commgrants@ryde.nsw.gov.au.

Language Assistance 

Please call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 131 450. We also have some staff trained as Language Aides to assist you in languages other than English. Please ask when you call us. 

Grant Categories

• Community Wellbeing
• Events
• Arts and Creativity
• Facilities and Equipment
• Sport and Recreation