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.
  • The 2024/2025 financial year Community Grant dates will be released in April 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 can be submitted until 31 May 2024

31 May 2024

Last applications can be submitted on 31 May 2024

**10 days after applications have been submitted

 

Small Grants

 

$2,001 - $5,000

Four rounds per year

Round 4

1 April 2024

This funding round will occur pending available funds

30 April 2024

 

**11 June 2024

 

 

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

To submit your online application through SmartyGrants
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To stay informed on the City's grant program
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Contact us

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