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

Major Event Sponsorship 2024/2025

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Major Event Sponsorship 2024/2025...

Mayoral Academic Scholarship 2024/25

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 15 January 2025 (AEDT).
Find out more about Mayoral Academic Scholarship 2024/25...

Vibrant Spaces Micro Grant Fund 2024/2025

Submissions are now open.
Submissions close midnight 30 June 2025 (AEST).
Find out more about Vibrant Spaces Micro Grant Fund 2024/2025...

Upcoming Rounds

Aboriginal Project Fund 2024/2025 - Round 2

Submissions for the Aboriginal Project Fund 2024/2025 - Round 2 will open at 3 February 2025 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 3 March 2025 (AEDT)
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Community Support Fund 2024/2025- Round 2

Submissions for the Community Support Fund 2024/2025- Round 2 will open at 3 February 2025 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 3 March 2025 (AEDT)
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International Women's Day Scholarship 2025

Submissions for the International Women's Day Scholarship 2025 will open at 13 January 2025 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 13 February 2025 (AEDT)
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Vibrant Spaces Fund 2024/25 - Round 2

Submissions for the Vibrant Spaces Fund 2024/25 - Round 2 will open at 3 February 2025 (AEDT).
Submissions close midnight 3 March 2025 (AEDT)
Find out more...