Community Assistance Program

What is the Community Assistance Program?

The Community Assistance Program provides community grant funding to support initiatives that contribute to the social, environmental and cultural development of the local community.

Who can apply?

    Incorporated community groups and not-for-profit organisations that provide services or activities within the City of Busselton.

    What grants are available within this program?

    Assistance Grant

    For programs, services or activities that benefit the local community with a focus on the following:

    1. Seniors
    2. Youth and Children
    3. Sport, Recreation and Leisure
    4. Community Wellbeing (e.g. mental health, family and domestic violence, homelessness, access and inclusion)
    5. Arts and Culture
    6. Community Safety

    Funding: A maximum allocation of 60% of total project cost, up to $10,000 per application.

    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.

    Revitalisation Grant Plus

    Assistance for contributions towards significant infrastructure development and when external funding is being sourced.

    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.

    Funding: A maximum allocation of 60% of total project cost, for $10,000 plus per application.

    When can I apply?

    Applications are assessed in three rounds each financial year.

    2023/2024

    Round

    Opening date

    Closing date

    Outcomes

    1

    3 July 2023

    28 July 2023

    21 September 2023

    2

    4 September 2023

    2 October 2023

    16 November 2023

    3

    5 February 2024

    1 March 2024

    18 April 2024

    2024/2025

    Round

    Opening date

    Closing date

    Outcomes

    1

    10 June 2024

    5 July 2024

    4 September 2024

    2

    9 September 2024

    4 October 2024

    4 December 2024

    3

    TBA

    TBA

    TBA

    How to apply

    1. Read the Community Assistance Guidelines.
    2. Contact the Community and Recreation Team to discuss the best grant option for your project and application timelines - 08 9781 0444 or city@busselton.wa.gov.au.
    3. Click the link below to begin your application.

    Ready to apply?

    Application Form

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