2025-2026 Community Grants Program

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This is a preview of the 2025-2026 CBC Community Grants Application Form form. When you’re ready to apply, click Fill Out Now to begin.
 

Instructions to Applicants - Please NOTE there are changes to previous Rounds

Welcome to the Canterbury Bankstown Council Community Grants and Events Sponsorship Program

Getting Support

Contact us on 9707 9540 during business hours or email tony.smith@cbcity.nsw.gov.au and quote your application number.
 

Navigating (moving through) the application form

At the right of each screen is a menu which links directly to every page of the application. Click on any page to jump to that page. You can also click 'next page' or 'previous page' at the top or bottom of each page.

Do not click on the 'back' button in your internet browser as this will remove the work you have just completed.

Saving your draft application and returning later

You can press 'save' at any point and log out. When you log back in, your draft application will be saved and you can start where you left off.

Document Uploads

NOTE 1: Following an Audit of the Program, any application that has not provided All of the required documentation ie, Quotes, Annual Report, Financial Report, Copy of Public Liability Certificate of Currency without an explanation will be considered incomplete and will be deemed ineligible.  Multiple documents can be uploaded using the same Browse tab.

NOTE 2: In the Applicant details section contact phone numbers need to start with area code i.e. (02) for landlines. 

NOTE 3: Please keep response lengths in line with the Word Count function in text boxes.  You will not be able to submit your application if word count limits are exceeded.

NOTE 4: Applications to the Community & Youth Grants Category will again operate with the Outcomes Framework.  Please read all instructions carefully and seek advice if unsure how to proceed.  In accordance with applicant feedback, an optional text box has been included to allow applicants to enter their project plan if there are elements not evident from the Outcomes Framework.

The submit button is on the final page. You will not be able to submit your application until all the required questions are completed and within any specified word limits.

When you submit your application you will receive an automated email confirming your submission. A PDF copy of your completed application form will be attached. This will be sent to the email you used to register.

Please contact us if you do not receive this email.

Completing an application in a group/team

A number of people can work on an application using the same log in details as long as only one person is working at a time.

All questions marked with * are compulsory. You are unable to submit your application unless all compulsory questions have been answered. 

Applicants are asked to align their proposal to the grant priorities by selecting a maximum of two priorities from the drop down lists provided.