Woollahra Outgoing Sponsorship Program 2025/26

• Submissions open - Monday 31 March 2025
• Submissions close - Sunday 11 May 2025 (midnight)
• Sponsorships announced - June 2025
• Projects must be completed and ready to be evaluated before 30 June 2026.

Welcome to Woollahra Municipal Council's online Outgoing Sponsorship, Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Woollahra Municipal Council (WMC) has a range of annually distributed grants and sponsorships available to enable the community to develop projects to address local needs. The Outgoing Sponsorship Program is a funding opportunity to support new and long-standing initiatives and proven events & programs, beyond those that the community are applying for through Council's annual Grants Program.

Before completing this form, please read and review the:

• Donations and Sponsorships Policy
• Outgoing Sponsorship Guidelines
• Woollahra Council Child Safe Policy and Code of Conduct
• Woollahra 2032 Community Strategic Plan (CSP) -  (Goals and Strategies sections). This is a 10-year plan that sets our long term vision and objectives. It identifies Council's main priorities and aspirations for the future and strategies for achieving these goals, which is supported through Council's Grants Programs and Outgoing Sponsorship Program. 
• Woollahra Arts and Culture Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2028 - to determine how your project aligns to Council's Goals and Outcomes.
• Council's Events Strategy 2024-2028 to determine how your event aligns with Council's goals, outcomes or actions.
• Applicant type Eligibility Guide.

Do you need more help to use this form?

Download the Help Guide for Applicants, check out  Applicant Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's) 

What information should I prepare?

To complete your submission, you will need to upload the following documents:

• Evidence of pricing or quotes for expected expenditure of over $500
• Supporting images or documentation for any project partnerships or collaborations where applicable.

We suggest you 'Preview' the form before commencing, then prepare the information that will be needed to answer each question. 

How do I work on my submission over a number of days?

Please ensure you save as you go so you can return to the form and keep editing. Remember to submit by the close date. 

How much detail do I include?

Council encourages applicants to write concisely and clearly. Please do not duplicate answers across multiple questions. It is acceptable for answers to be below word limits. 

Can I get an extension and submit my EOI after the closure date?

No. Incomplete and/or late applications will not be considered.

If I am successful, how long does my funding last?

Each Outgoing Sponsorship Program grant is awarded for one funding period only, ending on 30 June 2026. Projects must be complete and ready for evaluation prior to 30 June 2026. There is no guarantee of future funding. 

Acquittal Information:

Acquittal's must be submitted no later than four weeks after the completion of the event or project. Forms can be accessed through the My Submissions tab on your SmartyGrants account. 

Do you have another question?

Email: grants@woollahra.nsw.gov.au

Phone: (02) 9391 7000

The main objectives of the program are to:

a) Support the Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program.

b) Assist in building a diverse and economically strong community.

c) Support a more connected and more prosperous community.

d) Reduce isolation and improve physical and mental health.

e) Support cultural and artistic initiatives and organisations that have proven programs and demonstrated history that enable Woollahra to thrive.

f) Support long-standing initiatives that collectively harness the social capital of Woollahra.

A maximum of $20,000 is available per annum, per project. Council has a budget of $50,000 for this program in the 2025/2026 funding period.

Note: Outgoing Sponsorship for 2025/26 will not be provided for projects which are being funded through the 2025/26 Grants Program.

Any sponsorship arrangement that is offered by Woollahra Council must:

• Benefit the broader community within the Woollahra Local Government Area and align with Councils Mission, Vision and Values.

• Align with Woollahra Council’s Community Strategic Plan, Delivery Program and Operational Plan, strategies and policies.

• Not restrict Woollahra Council’s ability to carry out any of its regulatory or other functions.

• Align with Woollahra Municipal Council's adopted Code of Conduct.

• Represent an appropriate sum of money or in-kind items/goods/services for a project or activity that enables Council to exercise its functions.

• Be for a maximum period of 12 months in line with Council’s application process.

• Welcome community involvement and promote inclusivity.

• Adhere to Council’s environmental and sustainability principles

Priority criteria for this round are:

• Projects that celebrate local culture and the visual and performing arts.

• Projects and initiatives that help stimulate our local economy.

• Cultural and/or community festivals and events.

• Long standing initiatives that have enabled the growth of social capital and delivered community building outcomes.