Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program

The Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program (the ‘Program’) is an open, non-competitive, demand-driven, ‘first in first served’ grant program to encourage NSW councils to adopt Purple Flag as a night-time precinct management framework across Special Entertainment Precincts (SEP).  

Eligibility: The grant is open to NSW councils with SEPs either permanent or in trial, and recipients of previous NSW government funding to establish a SEP (excluding the latest SEP Kickstart Grant Program Round 2). 

Funding: The NSW Government has committed up to $750,000 (ex GST) to the Program, offering eligible councils grant funding of up to $50,000 (ex GST) per proposed or accredited Purple Flag precinct, and up to a maximum of $150,000 (ex GST) for multiple precincts.

Multiple precincts: Only one application per council will be accepted. An application may include any number of proposed or accredited precincts, with funding allocated as the council chooses, with up to a maximum of $50,000 (ex GST) per precinct. Please read the Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program Guidelines and check your eligibility before applying.

Self-assessment: No later than 6 months after executing a funding agreement (or as otherwise agreed by DCITHS), councils are expected to complete a Purple Flag self-assessment report for each proposed Purple Flag precinct. 

Need help? If you have questions about eligibility or evidence requirements, contact the Program Team before submitting your application at purpleflag@24houreconomy.nsw.gov.au. You can also refer to the Frequently Asked Questions for additional support.