Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) Kickstart Grant Program​ Round 2 ​

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About the grant

Before you begin

The SEP Kickstart Grant Program (the ‘Program’) is a non-competitive, demand-driven, ‘first in first served’ grant program. It provides a total funding pool of total funding of up to $1.25 million (excluding GST), and is open to eligible NSW councils for the purpose of establishing a SEP. Only one complete application per council will be accepted. However, each application can comprise more than one SEP (to be consolidated in a maximum of one (1) planning proposal). Please read the SEP Kickstart Grant Guidelines Round 2 before you continue in this application form.


Funding available (ex GST):

  • $20,000–$200,000 to establish the SEP/s and
  • Optional $10,000–$50,000 to investigate Purple Flag accreditation.

to the total maximum value of $250,000 (ex GST) per council.

Note: All councils (without an existing Purple Flag accreditation) must prepare a Purple Flag precinct self-assessment report within 6 months of execution of the funding agreement

Timing: SEP trials must start by 31 Dec 2026 and finish by 30 Jun 2028. (unless otherwise agreed)

Purple Flag accreditation will be subject to a separate assessment and process. 

Have these ready to upload

  • Council resolution to establish the SEP/s and identify boundary/location including boundary map(s) for the proposed SEP/s
  • Council resolution to establish a Special Entertainment Precinct Working Group (PWG)
  • Council resolution to investigate Purple Flag accreditation for the same boundary (unless there is an existing accredited Purple Flag precinct within the boundary of the proposed SEP/s) Note: One council resolution may be used to satisfy all the requirements above. 
  • Strategic alignment evidence (such as a Night-Time Economy Strategy - refer Appendix B of the SEP Kickstart Grant Guidelines Round 2
  • Engagement outcomes report referencing the proposed) SEP/s (generic or past engagement not specific to a SEP will not be sufficient)
  • Summary of the SEP/s intended objectives and outcomes 
  • Timeframe for the SEP establishment noting the requirements of the SEP Kickstart Grant Guidelines Round 2
  • Budget estimate and requested grant funding of the SEP/s and Purple Flag accreditation including written quotes for budgeted line items
  • Job titles of council officers involved from at least 2 different departments 
  • Proposed approach to investigating Purple Flag accreditation 

Privacy, probity and publication

Your information will be managed in line with NSW privacy legislation. Grant outcomes and key details will be published in accordance with the NSW Grants Administration Guide and may be subject to access under relevant legislation.

Need help?
If you have questions about eligibility or evidence requirements, contact the Program Team before submitting your application at SEPs@24houreconomy.nsw.gov.au.

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