Community Grants

young families attending an outdoor workshop

Applications for the September 2024 round are now closed. 

The City of Unley has a range of grants and sponsorships to suit the needs of our active community. This video shows some examples of a few of our past successful recipients.

The next round of Community Grants will open 1 February 2025. 

Community groups, organisations and individuals are invited to apply for grant funding of up to $4,000* through the City of Unley’s Community Grants Program offered twice a year.

The purpose of the program is to encourage and support community initiatives that respond to local needs, enhance community wellbeing and quality of life and are of benefit to our residents.   

If you have any questions regarding the program, eligibility of your project or how to apply, please contact the City of Unley on 8372 5111 and ask to speak with the Cultural Development Coordinator. 

You can also view other available community grants through Grant Guru which provides a list of local, state, and federal grant and funding opportunities. 

*Individuals must be working on a project in collaboration with an auspice (either a local community group or organisation) to handle any funding received from the grant.

Key dates

The next round of Community Grants will open 1 February 2025. 

September Round dates:

1 August 2024 - Applications open

30 September 2024 - Applications close

28 November 2024 - Applicants are notified of outcome

What funding is available?

Recreation

Programs such as innovative community recreation and physical activity programs; new equipment, fitness programs new to Unley.

Art and culture

Programs such as collaborative arts projects between artists and the community, cultural awareness programs, community art projects.

Community

Programs such as new initiatives and/or programs especially targeting disadvantaged or minority groups, learning and skill development, community health and safety programs, new equipment that increases the ability of a group to deliver a service or program to the wider community, promotion of healthy eating and access to healthy food.

Environment

Programs such as community garden projects, environmental awareness and education, streetscape programs in partnership with Council, initiatives that reduce water and energy use, waste, minimise pollution or improve vegetation.

 

How to apply?

Online

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Step 3.Return your completed application

To
Cultural Development Coordinator
Community Grants Program
City of Unley
PO Box 1, Unley SA 5061