Community Creative
Supporting creative arts and cultural projects
Overview
The Community Creative investment stream aims to support the growth of creativity within Randwick City by funding a range of projects that provide opportunities for creative practitioners, groups or organisations to showcase creative arts and culture within the City.
Program provisions
- Up to $20,000 in financial support ($10,000 limit for sole traders)
- In-kind support by waiving of fees for Council venues, facilities or services
- A combination of funding and in-kind support
Round two for 2026 is now open until Wednesday 3, June.
Register here to attend an online information session: Tuesday, 19 May @2.00pm
If you are seeking a fee waiver only, please see the relevant section below.
Are you seeking a fee waiver only?
Applicants for fee waivers need to demonstrate alignment with the eligibility and objectives of Community Creative. Applications will close once the annual budget has been expended.
To apply, please go to: Application for Fee Support
Eligible applicants
- Not-for-profit organisations
- Creative arts organisations whose proposed initiative is not for profit
- Social enterprises
- Sole traders
- Volunteer-based community groups and associations
Stream objectives
The objectives of Community Creative are to:
- Increase Randwick's reputation as a creative and cultural hub
- Increase activation of Randwick City Council's creative and cultural spaces
- Encourage excellence and innovation in the delivery of arts and culture projects
- Increase access and community participation in the arts and recognise the contribution of First Nations people
Program Guidelines
Full details of the program can be found here:
Past Projects
A list of previously funded projects can be viewed here:
How to Apply
Applications for cash grants may be submitted during open rounds only. Council conducts three rounds per year (this may be subject to change in future).
Round two for 2026 is now open until Wednesday 3, June. Apply here.
Application Dates
| Dates for 2026 | Round One | Round Two | Round Three |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applications open | 14 January | 6 May | 2 September |
| Applications close | 11 February | 3 June | 30 September |
| Assessment period | 18 February - 23 March | 10 June - 27 July | 7 October - 16 November |
| Funding decisions confirmed | 24 March | 28 July | 17 November |
| Investment distribution | From 1 April | From 1 August | From 1 December |
| Delivery period | 1 April - 30 September | 1 August 2026 - 31 January 2027 | 1 December 2026 - 31 May 2027 |
| Acquittal report due | 28 October 2026 | 1 March 2027 | 28 June 2027 |
Enquiries
If you would prefer to apply using a paper form, verbally, or in another format, please contact us for assistance.
Enquiries should be directed to the Community Development team on 9093 6677; or by email: grants@randwick.nsw.gov.au.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and organisations are also welcome to contact Akeisha Kelly, Community Development Officer (Aboriginal Programs) on 0472 830 483.