Deadline: 28-Apr-25
The District Council of Grant is accepting applications for the Community Grants Scheme to develop projects and events that enhance community well-being and increase participation in social and leisure activities.
Program Objectives
- Support the provision of programs and services which respond to a community need;
- Contribute to the building of stronger communities;
- To encourage partnerships with Council; and
- To facilitate the effective use of community resources and encourage sustainability of services and programs.
Categories
- In a modified Community Grants Scheme, the District Council of Grant has established three grant categories:
- Sporting Clubs
- Community Groups
- Community Participation
Funding Information
- Sporting Clubs
- Option 1: Up to $5,000 (50% Council contribution and 50% applicant contribution)
- Option 2: Up to $3,000 (75% Council contribution and 25% applicant contribution)
- Community Groups
- Option 1: Up to $5,000 (50% Council contribution and 50% applicant contribution)
- Option 2: Up to $3,000 (75% Council contribution and 25% applicant contribution)
- Community Participation
- Up to $500 (100% Council contribution and 0% applicant contribution)
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicant organisations must:
- Be based within the District Council of Grant or must be affiliated with, or service clients within the District Council of Grant Local Government Area;
- Not have access to substantial alternative sources of income such as gate charges or similar;
- Be incorporated not-for-profit organisations or unincorporated not-for-profit organisations, auspiced/sponsored by an incorporated organisation.
Ineligibility Criteria
- Applicants are ineligible for funding if they are:
- Individuals;
- Charitable organisations;
- Political Organisations;
- Commercial Organisations (For Profit);
- Government Agencies;
- Federal or State funded initiatives;
- Request by organisations raising funds on behalf of another organisation; or
- Organisations who have not completed the acquittal process for previous District Council of Grant funding.
For more information, visit District Council of Grant.
