City of Sydney supporting creative businesses with Finegrain grants

Finegrain

Beneath Sydney skyscrapers and away from its beaches there’s a quiet revolution going on as some of Sydney’s most creative people are bringing their great business ideas to the city’s laneways, discreet spaces and hidden spots – this movement is called ‘finegrain’.

‘Finegrain’ businesses are small scale, diverse and innovative businesses that are likely to be engaged in specialist retail, hospitality and entertainment or will otherwise encourage activation of under-used spaces in city laneways and plazas with business activity that is currently undersupplied or non-existent in the city centre.

The City of Sydney’s Finegrain business development matching grant program supports and stimulates business and cultural activity in laneways and small spaces throughout the city. The grants are a fantastic opportunity for current operators to enhance their business or for start-ups to get some financial assistance to launch.

Applicants must make a matched contribution to the business venture for which funding is sought. The contribution must be used as investment into the business and refers to cash only, not to ‘in-kind’ contributions. Applications are open all year around – and up to $30,000 matched funding will be considered for successful applicants. Mentoring and training opportunities are also incorporated into the program.

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Before you get started, get in touch with the City’s Business Advisor to make sure your project is eligible. The grants team are very happy to provide advice and support to all grants applicants.

A full outline of the program, including all contacts, can be found here.

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