Council supports community groups through our Community Small Grants Program. Grants are available year-round for community-run projects, events and initiatives that benefit residents and visitors to the Glamorgan Spring Bay municipality.

What we fund

• Community events open to the public
• Equipment, materials or small improvements for community groups, clubs and volunteer organisations
• Programs that build community capacity, connection or wellbeing
• Activities that promote the municipality as a great place to live, work and visit

Grant amount

Grants are usually up to $1,000. In exceptional cases council may approve grants up to $1,500 at its discretion.

Eligibility

• You must be an incorporated not-for-profit, a community group auspiced by one, or another organisation approved by council
• Your project must benefit residents, visitors or community groups in the Glamorgan Spring Bay municipality
• You must be able to acquit your grant (receipts and a short report) within a reasonable time after the project

How to apply

Applications are open year-round. Submit the Community Small Grants Application Form with your quotes, project plan and budget. Applications are considered monthly.

Other funding

For larger or specialised funding, see the grants directory on this page — including relevant State and Commonwealth programs for east-coast community, volunteer and bushfire recovery initiatives.