2026 - 2027 Representative Sports Grant Program

Submissions are now being accepted. Submissions close at 12:00am 20 June 2027 (AEST).

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 the guidelines, deadlines, or questions in the form, please call us on 02-98438046 during business hours or email grants@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 name 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 application will automatically save as you progress through the form. Information is saved whenever you click ‘Next Page’, ‘Previous Page’, or select a page from the Form Navigation panel.

If you wish to leave a partially completed application, click 'Save and Close' before logging out.

To Continue working on a saved application:

  1.  Log in to your Smartygrants account
  2. Select My Submissions at the top of the screen
  3. Locate the relevant submission and click the submission number or arrow to view associated forms
  4. Select the form name to reopen your draft and continue your application. 

Downloading a PDF Copy of Your Submission 

  1. Log in to your SmartyGrants account (disregard if you are already logged in)
  2. Go to My Submitions
  3. Select the relevant submissions number (eg. 27RS-00)
  4. click the PDF icon next to the form you wish to download.

Submitting your form

Before you submit your application, you must complete the Review and Submit page, which can be found at the bottom of the Form Navigation panel.

  • Review all information entered in your application
  • Correct any errors or incomplete fields highlighted in the form
  • Once all required fields have been completed and there are no validation errors, click Submit at the top or bottom of the page.

Important: Once the application has been submitted, no further changes or uploads of additional supporting documents can be made. If you need to provide additional information after submitting your application, please email grants@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au and include your application number in the subject line.  

After You Submit

If your application has been successfully submitted:

  • A confirmation page will appear on your screen
  • You will receive a confirmation email with a copy of your submitted application attached
  • The email will be sent to the email address associated with the SmartyGrants accounts used to submit the application. 

If You Do not Receive Confirmation 

If you don't see a confirmation page or receive a confirmation email, your application may have not been submitted successfully.

  • Check your Spam or Junk email folder
  • Log in to your SmartyGrants accounts and go to My Submissions to check the status of your application 
  • We recommend keeping a copy of the confirmation email and submitted application for your records. 

Attachments/Uploading Supporting Document

Before you begin, ensure all supporting documents are saved on your computer or another storage device and are ready to upload.

Please ensure all documents are clear, legible and easy to read. Application that do not provide supporting documents may be deemed ineligible.  

  • Upload one file at a time and allow each file to finish uploading before adding another
  • Individual filed can be up to 25MB
  • For faster uploads and a better application experience, we recommend keeping files under 5MB where possible
  • Larger files may take longer to upload depending on your internet connection.

Important:

All supporting documents must be uploaded before submitting your application. Once submitted no further changes can be made to the application. 

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 login session will expire after 20 minutes of inactivity. Saving your form or navigating to another page resets the timer.

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

Even so, we recommend saving your form regularly – especially when working on longer responses – to avoid losing any work.