Individuals and organisations can apply for the grants - up to $5000 for live music in a CBD business or venue and up to $20,000 for community events north, centre and south of Wollongong.

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"These grants provide the perfect opportunity for our talented groups, such as local musicians or event organisers, to strengthen our community relationships through their projects," Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery said.

"[Live music and events] are an important part in making our city an innovative, creative and vibrant place to be."

Applications close on May 9. More details are available via council's website.

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This grant program offers local musicians and music industry professionals the opportunity to apply for up to $5,000 to help develop and deliver live music performances.

Innovative and distinctive ideas, projects and partnerships are welcomed.

To be eligible, performances must take place in a business or venue located within the Wollongong CBD between 1 July and 31 October 2021.

We're encouraging local event organisers and community organisations to activate their communities by creating and presenting community events as we emerge from COVID-19.

Our Community Events Quick Response Grants program will offer three grants up to $20,000 each. One grant will be offered in each of our city's three Council wards (the north, central and south).

Applications for both grants will close at midnight Sunday 9 May 2021.

For more information and to apply for any of these grants go to our Apply for a Grant page on Council's website.

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