Council recognises the importance of our local events and programs in helping to build a thriving and inclusive community.

To create a formal mechanism or program to support the performing arts, cultural events and other long standing initiatives that collectively harness the social capital of Woollahra beyond Council's existing annual Grants Programs, Council is establishing an Outgoing Sponsorship Program.

The new Outgoing Sponsorship Program is proposed to commence in the 2024/25 financial year. The Outgoing Sponsorship Program would be available through an annual funding round for up to $20,000 per submission.

The main purpose of the Outgoing Sponsorship Program is to provide a formal mechanism for Council to support new and long-standing initiatives and proven events and programs beyond those that the community are applying for through Council’s annual Grants program.

The main objectives of the program are to:

  • Support the Community Strategic Plan and Delivery Program.
  • Assist in building a diverse and economically strong community.
  • Support a more connected and more prosperous community.
  • Reduce isolation and improve physical and mental health.
  • Support cultural and artistic initiatives and organisations that have proven programs and demonstrated history that enable Woollahra to thrive.
  • Support long-standing initiatives that collectively harness the social capital of Woollahra.

The details of the outgoing sponsorship program has been added to our existing Donations and Sponsorship Policy adopted by Council in 2022. The existing policy currently applies to all donations and sponsorship received by Council. The new section of the policy will apply to sponsorship distributed by Council.

View the new section of our draft Donations and Sponsorship policy and draft Outgoing Sponsorship Guidelines here.

This new Outgoing Sponsorship Program will be in addition to Council's existing annual Grants Programs. Our Grants program will continue to help local individuals, groups, educational institutions and businesses make a difference in the community across four categories: Community and Cultural, Placemaking, Environmental and Business Sector Support.

Have your say

We invite you to have your say on our proposed Outgoing Sponsorship Program.

Please register for Your Say Woollahra or log in, read the draft Donations and Sponsorship policy and draft Outgoing Sponsorship Guidelines, then make a comment using our submission form below.

The public exhibition closes at 11.59pm on Monday 27 May 2024.