Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund Round 9

This program provides funding to projects that revitalise and energise the Port of Newcastle and surrounding areas for the benefit of the community and its visitors.
Open
Closes in 40 days

Closing date: Monday 1 December 2025 Mon 1 Dec 2025

Application detail:

Applications may close earlier if fully committed.

What do you get?

Funding of between $10,000 and $250,000.

Who is this for?

NSW organisations and businesses.

Overview

Project types must be one or more of the following:

  • environmental (e.g. infrastructure, pollution control, clean up works)
  • public domain (e.g. parks, cycleways, community facilities, tourism facilities)
  • port related community infrastructure (e.g. boat ramps, services, access)
  • business infrastructure or expansion (e.g. fixed equipment, facilities, utilities)
  • heritage restoration or interpretive works (for land, buildings or equipment)
  • activation (e.g. place making projects, community and tourism-based events)
  • smart technology or innovation (e.g. smart public amenities or facilities)
  • other high-quality projects that foster stronger community bonds, enhance accessibility, boost visitation, increase participation in cultural and artistic life, or enhance public, environmental, or business infrastructure with demonstrated public or community benefit.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must:

  • have an Australian business number (ABN), Australian company number (ACN), or be registered under theĀ Associations Incorporation Act 2009
  • be financially viable
  • not be insolvent
  • be a fit and proper person/legal entity
  • hold or commit to obtaining the required public liability insurance.

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Apply for the Newcastle Port Community Contribution Fund Round 9

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