Community Grants Program

The City of Stirling’s Community Grants Program aims to build the sustainability of our community through one transparent, consistent and inclusive process. We will provide a range of grants that are aligned to the priorities of our Council and meet the diverse needs of the community. We will support activities that represent excellent value and do not duplicate existing services provided by the City.

We look forward to supporting many exciting, innovative, and important community initiatives through our Community Grants Program. We are available to guide you through this process and offer a pre-lodgement advice service. We encourage you to contact us in advance if you are considering applying for a grant or attend one of our information sessions held at the commencement of each funding round.

The City’s Community Grant Program Guidelines should be read before commencing the application.

Applications should also support the priorities found in the City's Strategic Community Plan, Sustainable Stirling 2022 - 2032.

Community grant streams in the City of Stirling

What are the grant streams?

The City of Stirling provides grants across five areas which we call grant streams. Activities funded through the Community Grants Program must demonstrate that they support the City of Stirling’s overall vision and the priorities outlined below in one of the grant streams: Active and Healthy Communities, Locally-led and Creative Communities, Sustainable Communities, Vibrant Communities and Innovative and Productive Communities. You can click on each grant stream below to see more information and a fact sheet. 

Grant dates

  • Small & medium grant applications submitted in Round 3, February 2024 will be notified of the outcomes by 11 April 2024.
  • Large grant applications submitted in Round 3, February 2024 will be notified of the outcomes by 9 May 2024.

 

Available grants 2023/2024

Grant type

Package

Available

Opening Date

Closing Date

Notifications

 

Quick Response

 

Not available for Vibrant Communities

 

Up to $2,000

Available year round

Applications open on 15 April 2024

Applications close on Friday 7 June 2024 or until funds have been expended

**10 days after applications have been submitted

 

 

** Ensure the project date is after the date of notification.

Available grants 2024/2025

Grant type

Package

Available

Opening Date

Closing Date

Notifications

 

Quick Response Grant

 

Not available for Vibrant Communities

 

Up to $2,000

Available year round

1 July 2024

30 May 2025

Please note Quick Response Grants may close for short periods over Christmas and Easter.

*10 days after applications have been submitted

Small Grants$2,001-$5,0003 rounds per financial year

Round 1 

1 June 2024

30 June 2024*9 August 2024

Round 2 

1 October 2024

31 October 2024*12 December 2024

Round 3

1 February 2025

28 February 2025*11 April 2025
Medium Grants$5,001-$20,0002 rounds per financial year

Round 1

1 June 2024

30 June 2024*9 August 2024

Round 2

1 February 2025

28 February 2025*11 April 2025
Large Grants$20,001+2 rounds per financial year

Round 1

1 June 2024

30 June 2024*6 Spetember 2024

Round 2

1 February 2025

28 February 2025*9 May 2025

*Ensure the project date is after the date of notification.

To submit your online application through SmartyGrants
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