Applications open for Community Grants Scheme in Australia

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.