Community Grants 2025/2026 Round 1
The amount of funding available for a community grant varies from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the category. The City welcomes applications from incorporated not-for profit community groups and organisations, or registered charities including sporting, welfare, educational, arts, cultural, children, youth, seniors and other relevant groups.
Grant Categories
Community Grants are available in the following categories:
• Equipment: Maximum $1,000 per application (the City’s funding will not exceed 50% of the total project budget and the 50% must be matched by a cash contribution).
• One-Off Community Event or Project: Maximum $2,500 per application (the City’s funding will not exceed 50% of the total project budget, including in-kind contributions).
• Extended Community Project: Maximum $5,000 per application (the City’s funding will not exceed 50% of the total project budget, including in-kind contributions).
NB 50% co-contribution required may be waived where the majority of funds requested is for the purpose of engaging a professional facilitator to deliver an event or project.