Metropolitan Greenspace Program Round 2024-25

Applying for Metropolitan Greenspace Program (MGP) funding is quick and easy. All funding is processed by the Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure and all eligible councils can contact the Metropolitan Greenspace Program team at Green Space Mailbox for information and advice.

All Greater Sydney councils and Central Coast Council are eligible to apply for MGP funding. Please refer to the Metropolitan Greenspace Program Guidelines 2024-25 for a list of eligible councils.

The Guideline has been prepared to assist prospective applicants to navigate the process. The Guideline provides general information on the Metropolitan Greenspace Program, who can apply, types of eligible projects, how to apply, and reporting requirements. It also provides advice to applicants on how to stand out from other applications.

Please submit the completed form including supporting documentation by 5.00 pm on Monday 31st March 2025.

1. All councils in the Greater Sydney Region and Central Coast Council are eligible to apply. A full list of eligible councils is available in the MGP Guidelines.
2. To be eligible, applications must demonstrate both the following:
   • Matched funding Grant funding must be matched dollar for dollar with cash funding. In-kind contributions may be included.
   • Regional status of open space You must demonstrate the regional qualities of the open space project for which you are seeking funding and its contribution to the Greater Sydney Green Grid. 
3. All questions are to be answered in the application.
4. Please include a cover letter, signed by council’s General Manager or equivalent authorising this application for grant funding under the MGP, a letter of owner's consent and a certificate of public liability.
5. Submit the application (form and attachments) by the closing date.
6. Any application that is late, incomplete or ineligible, will not be considered.