To encourage the adoption of Purple Flag as a night-time precinct management framework across Special Entertainment Precincts (SEPs).
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The Purple Flag Readiness Grant Program for Councils has been established to support the adoption of Purple Flag as a best-practice night-time precinct management framework across SEPs. Through targeted funding, the Program, established by the Office of the 24-Hour Economy Commissioner and administered by Create NSW, seeks to:
Embed consistent standards in night-time precinct management
Strengthen local coordination and collaboration
Improve perceptions of safety for women and gender-diverse people
Increase awareness of the Purple Flag program among local communities
Increase precinct readiness to apply for and maintain Purple Flag accreditation
The grant program is an open, non‑competitive, demand driven (first‑in, first‑served) grant program. This means that councils that satisfy stated eligibility criteria will be recommended for funding in the order that they are received.
A downloadable copy of the Program Guidelines is available. For further details, please also see the Frequently Asked Questions.
Applications close: 20 April 2026, 12:00pm
Outcome notifications: By late May 2026
Contracting completed: By 30 June 2026
Join us at 10.30am on Thursday 26 March 2026 for an online information session to learn more about the grant program, including eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and fundable activities. You should receive an invitation to this session in your inbox soon.
Please reach out to purpleflag@24houreconomy.nsw.gov.au to register.
Visit the website to find out more and to apply.
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