Sydney invests $5m in community programs and businesses
Summary
The City of Sydney has announced the approval of more than $5 million in funding for the next financial year, benefiting a wide range of community programs, sustainable projects, businesses, and festivals.A total of 179 projects have received funding, aiming to boost the local economy, enhance the citys environmental initiatives, and bring cultural and creative ideas to life.According to Lord Mayor Clover Moore AO, this funding plays a crucial role in supporting communities and invigorating local businesses. In the previous financial year, the City of Sydney awarded over $19 million in cash and value-in-kind grants, supporting various projects ranging from public art and community gardens to multicultural events and business programs. These include a free village-to-village shuttle bus service, the provision of refurbished mobile phones to vulnerable residents, a program to strengthen community connections and reduce social isolation among older women, and legal services and support for LGBTIQA+ asylum seekers.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Collaboration Fund: The Kinchela Boys Home Aboriginal Corporation (KBHAC) has been granted $50,000 for its communications and capacity-building project. KBHAC aims to develop a strategic communications plan to promote its services within the local Aboriginal community and enhance the digital skills of its employees for improved community outreach.Environmental Grants: The City of Sydney has also allocated funding for 20 green building grants, totaling nearly $146,000. These projects include the development of a net-zero action plan for the Shangri-La hotel to improve its environmental performance, as well as feasibility assessments for renewable energy and electrification in residential blocks across the local area.The City of Sydneys winter grants round is set to open from July 25 to August 22, offering further opportunities for community programs, businesses, and sustainable initiatives to receive support and funding.To find out more about the City of Sydneys grants and sponsorships programs and the application process, visit cityofsydney.nsw.gov.auKeep up to date with our stories on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.