Community Grants Scheme 2025

Applications are now open as at Monday 31 March 2025.

Background

The District Council of Grant's Community Grants Scheme is for community groups to develop projects and events that enhance community well-being and increase participation in social and leisure activities.

Council recently increased the Community Grants Scheme funding pool to $80,000 (+$16,000). Additional amendments were endorsed based on feedback from the public in 2022, some include the addition of Community Participation as a new category for small groups, consolidating the Halls and Community Groups category and the Community Funding & Support budget be aligned to 2.0% of Council’s General Rates in future year’s budget setting.

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.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants must be an incorporated not-for-profit organisation based in or servicing the District Council of Grant who do not collect substantial income from other sources (such as gate charges). Unincorporated not-for-profit organisations may apply if auspiced or sponsored by an incorporated organisation other than Council.

How Much Can I Apply For?

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)

Find Out More Prior to Applying

Applicants are encouraged to read the Application Pack and Guidelines prior to applying. Other key information about the amended grants scheme can be found in the documents section which includes a copy of the Fact Sheet and Community Funding & Support Policy.

Hard copy documentation is available at Council's Principal Office at 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier. Council staff are also available at the Principal Office on (08) 8721 0444 and at info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au should applicants require assistance with the application process.

How To Apply:

Electronic submission via the 2025 Application Form below
Attachment of a completed 2025 Application Form emailed to info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au
Return hard copy 2025 Application Form and supporting documentation to a Council office:
- Principal Office at 324 Commercial Street West / PO Box 724, Mount Gambier
- Port MacDonnell Community Complex at 5-7 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell

Hard copy Application Forms and Application Pack and Guidelines are available at Council's Principal Office at 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier.

Applications close 5:00pm Monday 28 April 2025.