2026 Active Citizenship School Award

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 1:00PM 2 December 2026 (AEDT).

IMPORTANT: Please read the information below to assist you in completing your submission.

Before you begin

Welcome to the City of Parramatta Council's online grant application service, powered by SmartyGrants. If this is the first time you are applying using SmartyGrants, click ‘Start a Submission’, then ‘Register here’.

For queries about guidelines, deadlines, or application form, call us on 02-9843 8046 during business hours (Tue-Thu) or email ccb@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au and quote your submission number.

If you need help using this form, download the Help Guide for Applicants or check out Applicant FAQ's.

Navigating through the form

On every page of the form, you will see a Form Navigation panel. This links directly to each page of the form, so you can click a page to jump directly to the page you want.

You can also click 'Next Page' or 'Previous Page' on the top or bottom of each page to move forward or backward through the form.

Please ensure you save your form as you go.

Saving a draft

Your form will auto-save each time you click ‘Next Page’, ‘Previous Page’, or any page in the navigation panel.

To leave a partially completed form, click 'Save and Close' and log out.

You can return anytime via 'My Submissions' link at the top of the screen; to continue your draft. Click the submission number or form name to reopen it. 

Download a PDF

  • Go to 'My Submissions', select your submissions and click the red PDF icon or
  • Use the 'Download PDF" button on the final page (Review and Submit)

Submitting your form

  • Review your application on the 'Review and Submit' page listed at the bottom of the Form Navigation panel. You need to review your form before you can submit it. You will not be able to submit your form until all the required fields are completed and there are no validation errors.

Once you have reviewed your application and corrected any errors, you can submit it by clicking on the 'Submit' button at the top or bottom of the screen.

NOTE: Once your application has been submitted, you will no longer be able to make changes or upload additional supporting documents. 

Successful Submission

  • A confirmation page will appear on your screen
  • A confirmation email, including a copy of your submitted application is sent to the email address provided on the form. 

If you don't see a confirmation page or receive a confirmation email, then you should assume that your application has not been submitted. 

Hint: Please check your spam or junk email folder if you cannot locate the confirmation email.

You can return to the My Submissions page at any time to view the status of your application. 

Attachments

You may need to upload attachments to support your application. Ensure files are saved on your device before unloading.

  • Allow time for each file to upload before adding another file.
  • Maximum size is 25MB; however, we recommend keeping files under 5MB to reduce upload time. 

Collaborating on your submission

A number of people can collaborate on a submission as long as

  1. you have created a SmartyFile Organisation and
  2. only one person is working on the form at a time.

Ensure you save as you go.

Session time-out warning

For security reasons, your session will expire after 20 minutes of inactivity. Saving your form or moving between pages will resets the timer.

You’ll be prompted 90 seconds before your session expires, with the option to extend it. If you don’t respond to the prompt in time, your form will be automatically saved before your session ends.

We recommend saving your form regularly, especially when working on longer responses, to avoid losing any work.