Closing dates are advertised in the Whyalla News and/or the Whyalla City Council News approximately six weeks before the closing date.

If you require assistance or advice in completing the application form please contact Migelle Hiscock, Group Manager Corporate Services or Michelle Armstrong, Corporate Services Admin Co-ordinator on 8640 3444.

Application Form

Community Grants Application and Guidelines (104 kb)
Community Grants Report Form (83 kb)
Community Grant Application Form - Word(138 kb)
Donation Request Form(67 kb)

General Conditions for all Grants

• Applications for funding must be on official application form.
• Where assistance is provided, the project must not be changed without the written consent of Council.
• A grant recipient will immediately advise Council of any changes in the organisation structure.
• Where a project or program runs over budget, Council is not responsible in any way for meeting any shortfall.
• Council's assistance must be acknowledged where appropriate.
• An organisation will only be eligible for funding once in any one financial year and no more than two consecutive financial years.
• A completed evaluation form including an income and expenditure statement and copies of receipts must be submitted to the Group Manager Corporate Services within thirty days of the completion of the project.
• An organisation will not be considered for further funding until evidence of the satisfactory expenditure of any funds previously forwarded to that organisation has been received.
• Each application will be considered on its own merits within the framework of these guidelines and Council policy, with no guarantee of approved funding.
• If successful with the application, the process from close of round to receipt of financial assistance can take approximately six weeks.

Please note, funding will not be considered for:

• Commercial undertakings.
• Requests of a recurrent nature.
• Assisting individuals to participate in events.
• Works or projects already commenced or completed by that round's closing date.
• Ongoing general running or maintenance expenses, e.g. postage, telephone, stationery, electricity, etc.
• Ongoing general maintenance expenses, e.g. kitchen upgrades.
• Fundraising ventures.

Types of projects that may be funded

The following items/projects may be considered for funding in this category. This list is not exclusive and applicants should discuss their project needs with Group Manager Corporate Services if in doubt.

• Recreational and cultural activities.
• Non-competitive sporting projects (skills development, professional demonstrations/training, guest speakers).
• Program support.
• Equipment purchases (excluding uniforms).
• Local community celebrations.
• Minor Infrastructure, e.g. pergolas, water tanks.

Guidelines

• The maximum grant for any project is $5,000.
• The project must have a clearly stated purpose and a practical plan for achieving that purpose.
• The project should be a response to a clearly demonstrated need and be appropriate to that need.
• Applications will only be accepted from non-profit community organisations with an established management structure.
• Funding is not available to organisations holding a gaming machine license.
• The project should encourage the involvement of volunteers where appropriate.
• Projects must take place within the City of Whyalla Council area.
• It is a requirement that a copy of the applicant's most recent income/expenditure statement accompany the Application Form.
• Funding is not recurrent.
• Applications received after 5.00 pm on the closing date can not be accepted and will be held over until the next round.