Lake Macquarie

Lake Macquarie City Council

Welcome to Lake Macquarie City’s portal for grants and sponsorships.

Grants and sponsorships help recipients deliver quality programs, events, products and services which are of great benefit to Lake Macquarie and its residents, and bring a wide range of social and economic returns to the City.

We have a strong commitment to accessibility, encouraging individuals and organisations of all backgrounds and abilities to apply for funding.

                                                          

Current Rounds

Acute Health Risk Grant

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 12:00PM 30 June 2026 (AEST).

Application for Event Licence 2025 - 2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (AEST).

Parklets Open Space Program

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 5:00PM 30 September 2027 (AEST).

Request XRF testing

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 5:00PM 30 June 2026 (AEST).

Upcoming Rounds

Immersive Storytelling Masterclass

Submissions for the Immersive Storytelling Masterclass will open at 2 December 2025 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 6 February 2026 (AEDT)

Round Three 2025/2026 - Event Funding

Submissions for the Round Three 2025/2026 - Event Funding will open at 9:00AM 10 December 2025 (AEDT).
Submissions close 3:00PM 20 January 2026 (AEDT)