Small Grants
Small Grants is a category under the Community Grant Program. This grant supports not-for-profit groups and organisations to deliver one-off, innovative activities that strengthen our community and boost the quality of life of our residents.
What the grant hopes to achieve
The aim of the grant is to:
• respond to community needs
• assist with community participation in local activities and improve access for individuals and groups with having high needs
• grow local network development and partnerships
• provide opportunities for growing new skills for members of our community.
How the grant will allocate funds
• Community Strengthening category: funding up to $3,000
• Equipment Purchase category: funding up to $1,500 as a 50 per cent co-contribution of the total cost of equipment
The total estimated allocation for the Small Grants category is $80,000 per annum.
Please note: Organisations can only be funded for one Small Grant per financial year (1 July - 30 June) in either the Community Strengthening or Equipment Purchase category.