Community Support Grant

Funding for community-led projects, events and creative initiatives that bring people together, activate places, strengthen local identity and build a vibrant, inclusive Shire of Harvey. 

Amount available 

Up to $5,000 per round, per applicant.

Applications for the  2026 Community Support Grant up to $5,000 are now closed and will reopen in May 2026.

Applications for the Community Support Grant up to $1,000 are now open.

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Funding available

Applications for up to $1,000 are open for the 2025/2026 financial year until the total funding pool of $10,000 has been exhausted. (No matched funding required)

Total funding pool is $10,000

 

What we’re aiming to achieve

Initiatives supported through this grant should help to: 

  • Strengthen social connection and community participation. 
  • Increase local vibrancy through events, activities and activation. 
  • Enhance the amenity, character and use of community spaces. 
  • Celebrate arts, culture and heritage and increase access to creative experiences. 
  • Build local capacity through volunteering, partnerships and community leadership. 
Examples
  • Community events and festivals; inclusive celebrations and activities. 
  • Workshops, exhibitions, performances, public art and creative programs. 
  • Place activation activities (e.g. popups, temporary installations, wayfinding, small improvements that invite use). 
  • Projects that improve belonging, inclusion, participation or local pride. 
Grant conditions
  • Applicants may apply for funding for a one-off event or for a program of events or activities. 
  • Applicants may submit multiple applications per round; however, only one application per organisation will be approved.