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Community Grants

The Community Grants round will open on Monday, 21st July 2025, 12PM and close on Monday, 15th September 2025 11.59PM.

The Community Round will focus on funding community projects by not-for-profits, community organisations and social enterprises and includes the grant categories:

Category	Funding Pool	Funding Cap	Time frame to complete project	Progress report due	Acquittal Report due 20 January 2027
Community Capacity Building	$245,000	$15,000	January 2026 – December 2026	6 months of commencement of project	Once project has been completed
Growing Social Enterprise in Parramatta	$80,000	$25,000	January 2026 – December 2026	6 months of commencement of project	Once project has been completed
Community Events (Round 1)	$50,000	$10,000 (matched funding)	January 2026 – December 2026	6 months of commencement of project	Once project has been completed

Community Grant Round Categories

Community Capacity Building Grant

The Community Capacity Building Grant supports local groups to run projects addressing social, economic, or environmental needs in Parramatta, with up to $25,000 in funding available.

Growing Social Enterprise in Parramatta

The Growing Social Enterprise Grant funds expansion or relocation of social enterprises in Parramatta, offering up to $25,000 for projects with positive social, cultural, or environmental impact.

Community Events Grant

The Community Events Grant supports unique public events in Parramatta that offer cultural, social, or recreational value. Eligible groups can apply for up to $10,000, covering 50% of event costs.

Community Grants Recipients

View the list of Community Grant recipients supported by City of Parramatta’s annual grants program.