Port Stephens Council

Welcome to Port Stephens Council's online portal for community funding and award applications. 

Our funding program gives eligible individuals, artists, community organisations, not-for-profits, businesses, students and others the opportunity to apply for funds to deliver initiatives that make a real difference to local communities and our region. These funding programs play a pivotal role in building capacity by supporting initiatives which enhance the social, cultural, environmental and economic life of our communities. 

Current Rounds

Aboriginal Project Fund 2025/2026 - Round 1

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 1 September 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Aboriginal Project Fund 2025/2026 - Round 1...

Community Support Fund 2025/2026 - Round 1

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 1 September 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Community Support Fund 2025/2026 - Round 1...

Major Event Sponsorship 2025/2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (AEST).
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Mayoral Academic Scholarship Program 2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close 5:00PM 3 December 2025 (AEDT).
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Sporting Excellence Fund

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (AEST).
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Vibrant Spaces Fund 2025/2026 - Round 1

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 1 September 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Vibrant Spaces Fund 2025/2026 - Round 1...

Vibrant Spaces Micro Grant Fund 2025/2026

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2026 (AEST).
Find out more about Vibrant Spaces Micro Grant Fund 2025/2026...

Upcoming Rounds

Aboriginal Project Fund 2025/2026 - Round 2

Submissions for the Aboriginal Project Fund 2025/2026 - Round 2 will open at 1 February 2026 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 1 March 2026 (AEDT)
Find out more...

Community Support Fund 2025/2026 - Round 2

Submissions for the Community Support Fund 2025/2026 - Round 2 will open at 1 February 2026 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 1 March 2026 (AEDT)
Find out more...

Environmental Project Fund 2025

Submissions for the Environmental Project Fund 2025 will open at 1 September 2025 (AEST).
Submissions close midnight 30 September 2025 (AEST)
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Vibrant Spaces Fund 2025/2026 - Round 2

Submissions for the Vibrant Spaces Fund 2025/2026 - Round 2 will open at 1 February 2026 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 1 March 2026 (AEDT)
Find out more...