Welcome to the City of Sydney SmartyGrants portal

Funding to help get your project off the ground.

Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Collaboration Fund 2026-27

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 4:00PM 30 June 2027 (AEST).

This program is open all year for applications until the budget is exhausted.

About this program

Welcome to the City of Sydney’s online application for the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fund, powered by SmartyGrants.

This funding program works to address the priorities, needs and aspirations of local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, while supporting a sustainable local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander community-controlled sector.

The program aligns with our community strategic plan and our commitment to reconciliation.

If you have any questions, you can contact the grants team at grants@cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au.

Need SmartyGrants help?

You can start your application, save your progress, and come back to it as many times as you want before the deadline. If you want to stop partway through, click 'Save and Close' and log out. When you log back in, go to 'My Submissions' at the top of the screen - your saved application will be there to continue.

If you need more help using this form, read the help guide for applicants and applicant frequently asked questions.