Community Grants, Sponsorship and Funding Program

Council recognises that community groups provide important and valued community and social benefits to the district. Council also recognises the importance of supporting local individuals in pursuing personal achievement in their chosen field.

Funding community, cultural and recreational activities, events and services enables individuals and groups to work in partnership with Council in meeting community needs. The program also supports communities that value creativity, innovation, access and participation, as well as supporting individual residents striving in their field.

Community Grants support groups and individuals within the Coorong district, and are intended to:

Promote participation in local community activities of recreation and sport, cultural activities, community development, lifelong learning, social cohesion and social and welfare activities.
Financially assist community groups and eligible individual residents based in the Coorong district..
Promote community pride and participation in the Coorong district.
Support community groups in local events.
Support individuals participating in either a sporting, music, art or cultural activity/event, or other activities eligible in accordance with the Community Grants Sponsorship and Funding Procedure.

2026-27 Community Grants Program - Key Dates

Applications Open: Wednesday, 26 August 2026

Applications Close: 5pm on Friday, 2 October 2026

Council meeting decision: Tuesday, 17 November 2026

Expected notification to applicants: Week commencing 23 November 2026

Grant to be expended and acquitted: Acquittals must be received within three (3) months of project completion or prior to applying for funding within the same category, whichever comes first.

2027-28 Community Grants Program - Key Dates

Applications Open: Monday, 16 August 2027

Applications Close: 5pm on Friday, 24 September 2027

Community Grant Application Packages

Grants available are divided into the following classifications; and relevant criteria , funding conditions and eligibility for each classification is documented within the Community Grants, Sponsorship and Funding Policy and Procedure and view the Guidelines available below for helpful tips and useful information to assist with your application.

Please consider that preference will be given to applicants who can demonstrate other sources of funding (cash or in-kind) and that contribute to the overall cost of the project/event:

Small Community grants - nominated contribution
Community Event grant - 50% contribution
Community Project Grants - 50% contribution
Individual Sport & Cultural Grants - 50% contribution

Other Information

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Need some help?

Contact Council’s Community Development Special Projects Officer on 1300 7850 277 or by email to council@coorong.sa.gov.au to discuss your application.

It is recommended to do this before commencing your application (no later than 1 week before the application closing date).