Community Assistance Program 2021/2022
Who can Apply 
Incorporated groups and not-for profit organisations that provide services or activities within the City’s boundaries.
Community Assistance Program Guidelines
Next Closing Date
31 August 2022
How to Apply
Contact the Community and Recreation Team on 08 9781 0444 or city@busselton.wa.gov.au to start the application process.
1. Assistance Grant
For programs, services or activities that aim to assist residents with a focus on the following sectors of the community; Aged, Youth, Disadvantaged, Early Childhood and Families, Volunteers, Sport, Recreation and Environment.
Funding: A maximum allocation of 60% of total project cost, up to $10,000 per application.
2. Revitalisation Grant
Assistance for infrastructure development, facility maintenance, facility upgrades and the revitalisation of places and spaces.
Funding: A maximum allocation of 60% of total project cost, up to $10,000 per application.
3. Revitalisation Grant Plus
Assistance for contributions towards significant infrastructure development and when external funding is being sourced i.e. Lottery West, Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund.
These external funding grants generally require co-contribution from the community organisation, Local Government and external funding body.
Application is by invitation only and available to applicants that have a well-developed strategic plan and have had extensive consultation with the City’s Community and Recreation Team prior to preparing an application.
For more information and to discuss your application contact the City’s Community and Recreation Team on 08 9781 0444.
Related Information
Community Funding Programs Brochure