Open Invite Program: Foundation Events 2027-28

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About the Program

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Information for applicants

The Open Invite Program: Foundation Events 2027–28 (the Program) is a closed, non-competitive grant opportunity administered by Transport for NSW. The Program supports eligible Foundation Event owners to deliver free ancillary activations on streets and/or suitable Transport-owned assets that complement and expand the reach and impact of state-deemed Foundation Events.

Building on the Open Streets Program: Foundation Events 2026–27, the Program provides $4.2 million to support NSW’s 12 active state-deemed Foundation Events. Each eligible Foundation Event may receive $350,000 for approved activations delivered between January 2027 and June 2028.

Please note: The approved grant amount is the total amount payable by Transport for NSW. If GST is payable by a recipient in connection with the grant, Transport for NSW will not pay any additional amount on account of GST above the approved grant amount.

Key considerations:

  • The Program is a closed, non-competitive grant round.
  • Applications will be assessed on their eligibility and merits to deliver the Program aims against a set of assessment criteria which are outlined in the Program Guidelines.
  • Applications should contain clear and relevant information.
  • Applicants must be a NSW Foundation Event owner. NSW Foundation Events have been determined by the NSW Government, with the first round of state-deemed Foundation Events announced in March 2025.
  • Applicants can only submit one application per Foundation Event but may propose one or more activations or locations in the single application (if eligible to do so – refer to the eligibility criteria which are outlined in the Program Guidelines).

Before you begin, please obtain all necessary supporting documents for your application and read the documents relating to the funding round:

Available support

Program Aims

We invite applications for proposals that deliver on the Program aims:

  • Ground Foundation Events in the local experience to enhance NSW’s status as a world-class event destination that celebrates and grows community identity and sense of place.
  • Expand the benefits from the Foundation Events by activating the surrounding precinct through free activations on streets and/or suitable Transport-owned assets.
  • Encourage a larger and more diverse community to participate in and safely engage with Foundation Events.
  • Support mode shift to public and/or active transport options for attendees.
  • Support cultural industries and drive economic growth with more sustainable ongoing delivery of activations on streets and/or suitable Transport-owned assets that contribute to place outcomes and public benefit.
  • Embed and strengthen Foundation Event owners’ capability to deliver high-quality, sustainable activations on streets and/or Transport-owned assets that can continue to support vibrant places into the future.

Disclaimer

The Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • Submission of this application does not guarantee funding will be granted for any project, and Transport for NSW expressly reserves its right to accept or reject this application at its discretion;
  • It must bear the costs of preparing and submitting this application and Transport for NSW does not accept any liability for such costs, whether or not this application is ultimately successful or unsuccessful;
  • It has read the Program Guidelines and has fully informed itself of the relevant program requirements.

Use of Information

By submitting this application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • If this project application is successful, the relevant details of the project will be made public, including details such as the names of the organisation (Applicant) and any partnering organisation (state government agency or non-government organisation), project title, project description, location, anticipated time for completion and amount awarded.
  • Transport for NSW will use reasonable endeavours to ensure that any information received in or in respect of this application which is clearly marked ‘Commercial-in confidence’ or ‘Confidential’ is treated as confidential; however, such documents will remain subject to the Government Information (Public Access) Act 2009 (NSW) (GIPA Act). 
  • In some circumstances, Transport for NSW may release information contained in this application form and other relevant information in relation to this application in response to a request lodged under the GIPA Act or otherwise as required or permitted by law.

Privacy Notice

By submitting this Application form, the Applicant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • Transport for NSW is required to comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (the Privacy Act) and that any personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) collected by Transport for NSW in relation to the program will be handled in accordance with the Privacy Act and its privacy policy (available at: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au/privacy);
  • The information it provides to Transport for NSW in connection with this application will be collected and stored on a database and will only be used for the purposes for which it was collected (including, where necessary, being disclosed to other Government agencies in connection with the assessment of the merits of an application) or as otherwise permitted by the Privacy Act;
  • It has taken steps to ensure that any person whose personal information (as defined by the Privacy Act) is included in this application has consented to the fact that Transport for NSW and other Government agencies may be supplied with that personal information, and has been made aware of the purposes for which it has been collected and may be used.

Eligibility and Funding Conditions Confirmation

Key funding conditions and detailed eligibility criteria are available in the Program Guidelines. Successful applicants will be required to enter into a funding deed.

Confirm the Applicant’s eligibility status by selecting the appropriate category. The Applicant is: * Required
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Only NSW Foundation Event owners are eligible to apply.
Provide the name of the NSW Foundation Event that the application relates to
Upload evidence to demonstrate the applicant is the NSW Foundation Event owner. * Required
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    A minimum of 1 file must be attached. Acceptable evidence may include: Official public communications (e.g. website, program, press release) listing the applicant as a lead owner of the Foundation Event; Approval documentation from authorising bodies (i.e. NSW Government agencies, local council etc.) for previous or current Foundation Events listing the applicant as the lead owner of the Foundation Event.