Community Grants

Community grants are available for projects and activities within the Shire of Dardanup that:

  • Foster the distinctiveness of places through the personalisation of community areas;
  • Activate public places;
  • Build the skills and capacity of the community;
  • Leave a lasting positive impact on the community;
  • Promote accessibility and inclusivity for all members of the community;
  • Empower groups to be proactive in the community.

For full information including eligibility criteria please refer to SDEV CP044 Community and Events Grants Policy.

There are three categories of support available:

Quick Response Community Grant (Up to $500)

Funding of up to $500 and a maximum 100% of the total project cost is available to incorporated not-for-profit community groups and organisations. Quick response grants are open for application on an ongoing basis until the allocated funding has been exhausted. Apply now!

Download Application Form – Quick Response Grant

Community Grant (Up to $1,000)

Funding of up to $1,000 and a maximum 100% of the total project cost will be available to not-for-profit incorporated community groups and organisations. 

Applications are open twice per year in January and August.

Download Application Form - Community Grant up to $1,000

Community Grant ($1001 to $5,000)

Funding between $1,001 to $5,000 and a maximum 50% of the total project cost will be available to not-for-profit incorporated community groups and organisations. The applicant must contribute at least 50% of the total project cost from either the applicant’s organisation or confirmed funding or donations from other sources.

Applications are open twice per year in January and August.

Download Application Form - Community Grant $1,001 to $5,000