Community Funding Programs

The 91ÊÓƵAPP¹ÙÍø (City) is committed to providing funding to Community Groups, with the delivery of several funding opportunities throughout the year.

The City’s Community Funding Program aims to provide assistance to not-for-profit community groups, clubs and organisations to implement projects, activities and programs that enhance and promote community wellbeing within the Greater Geraldton region.

The level of support provided through the City's Community Funding Programs will be in line with the Guidelines and funds allocated in the Council's annual budget.

The City has moved to an online program for the delivery of our Funding Programs. Please refer to our funding portal at  to see what funding the City currently has available.

 

Community Project Support

Community Project Support will be available up to twice per year for funding requests of up to $2,000.  Applicants can apply for up to 100% of the cost of the project or a maximum of $2,000 (whichever is the lesser).

Successful Projects

Successful projects funded through the 2021/22 Community Project Support Program are as follows:

  • Geraldton Senior’s Directory 2022 (Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton Inc.)
  • New Tennis Nets (Tarcoola Park Tennis Club)
  • Centacare Community Christmas Day Lunch (Centacare Family Services)
  • Chairs for Purpose (Pollinators Inc.)
  • Property Cleanups (Apex Club of Geraldton)
  • Bathroom Essential Toiletries (Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton)
  • Ocean Heroes Geraldton 2022 Program (Ocean Heroes)
  • Multicultural Concert in Seniors Week (Midwest Multicultural Association)
  • SHINE Health and Wellbeing Support (SHINE Inspire Achieve Belong)
  • MHPC Horse Yard Upgrade (Moonyoonooka Horse & Pony Club)

Successful projects funded through the 2022/23 Community Project Support Program are as follows:

  • Geraldton Seniors’ Directory 2024 (Inner Wheel Club of Geraldton)
  • Wild & Naked Food Expo (The Geraldton Project)
  • Athletics Equipment Renewal (Geraldton Athletics Centre)
  • Plants for the Geraldton Botanic Garden in Maitland Park (Friends of Geraldton Gardens Inc.)
  • ATLAS Activity Calendar (Access to Leisure and Sport Inc.)
  • Market Stall and Signage for CWA of Geraldton-Greenough (CWA of WA Geraldton-Greenough Branch)
  • The Songwriter Sessions (Regional Sounds Inc.)
  • 2024 WA Mental Health Week Opening Event (Western Australian Association for Mental Health)
  • Austin Healey National Rally Geraldton 2024 (Austin Healey Club of WA (Inc.))
  • Replace 120m of Existing Corroded Railway Track (Batavia Coast Miniature Railway Society Inc.)
  • Geraldton Blessing of the Fleet 2024 (Geraldton Professional Fishermens Association – Blessing of the Fleet Committee)
  • Razzamatazz Variety Show (Police & Community Youth Centres (PCYC))
  • Giant Building Blocks (Fusion Australia Ltd)
  • Facilities Upgrade (Pollinators Inc.)

Community Grants

Community Grants will be available up to twice per year for funding requests of $2,001 up to $20,000.  Applicants can apply for up to 50% of the total costs of the project or a maximum of $20,000 (whichever is the lesser).

Successful Community Grants

Successful projects funded through Round 27 of the Community Grants Program are as follows:

  • RUKPA Rebrand (Rangeway Utakarra Karloo Progress Association)
  • Aboriginal Surfing and Cultural Leadership Program (Surfing Western Australia Inc.)
  • Waterproofing the Clark Training Room & Gym (Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club)
  • Geraldton Christian Churches Carols by Candlelight (Geraldton Carols by Candlelight)
  • Walkaway Station Museum Newspaper Revival (Walkaway Station Museum)
  • Railway Football Club Rooms Re-Roofing (Railway Football Club)
  • Two Feet & A Hearbeat Charity Walk (HeartKids)
  • RSCPA WA Community Action Day (RSPCA WA)
  • Creative Labs: Where Creativity & Science Meet (North Midlands Project Incorporated T/A The Geraldton Project)
  • Discover and Explore Entrepreneurship (Young Change Agents Limited)
  • MTS Geraldton Ventilation Upgrades (Mission to Seafarers Geraldton)

Successful projects funded through Round 28 of the Community Grants Program are as follows:

  • Geraldton Blessing of the Fleet (Geraldton Professional Fishermans Association – Blessing of the Fleet Committee)
  • Support for Apex National Convention (Apex Club of Geraldton)
  • Country Championships Geraldton (Geraldton Water Polo Association)
  • Backroads: Fields of Gold – Greater Geraldton Activation (Geraldton Mountain Bike Club)
  • Multicultural Concert for Senior’s Week 2023 (Midwest Multicultural Association)
  • Indonesian Independence Day Celebration (Pesona Indonesia Geraldton)
  • Touch Football Country Championships Incorporating North-West Tournament (Geraldton Touch Football Association)
  • Statewide Community Events (Western Australian 10th Light Horse Organisation Greenough Troop)
  • Frothin’ Fools Gero Groms Fest 2023 (Geraldton Board Riders Junior Development Club)
  • WAFL Geraldton Game (East Fremantle Football Club)
  • Power to the Cats! (Mid West Cat Shelter Inc.)
  • Essential Tennis Equipment (Geraldton Tennis Club Incorporated)
  • Dragon Boat Classic October 2023 (Geraldton Yacht Club Inc.)

Successful projects funded through Round 29 of the Community Grants Program are as follows:

  • GSA Main Diamond Uplift Project (Geraldton Softball Association Inc.)
  • Greater Geraldton Connecting Communities Program (Little Things for Tiny Tots)
  • Nom! – Learn. Cook. Share. Classes for Healthier Outcomes (Foodbank of Western Australia Inc.)
  • RWADE “Rotary WA Driver Education” (Rotary Club of Greater Geraldton)
  • 2023 Mid West Sports Awards – 51st Anniversary (Mid West Sports Federation)
  • SLSWA Sunsmart Country Carnival 2024 (Geraldton Surf Life Saving Club)
  • Oceania Youth Wave Competition & Camp (Geraldton Windsurfing Club)
  • 2024 North West Athletics Championships (Geraldton Little Athletics Centre)

Successful projects funded through Round 30 of the Community Grants Program are as follows:

  • Upgraded Seating (Brigades Football Club)
  • New Timing System (Geraldton Amateur Swimming Club)
  • Purchase of Lawnmowing Equipment and Storage (Geraldton Croquet Club Inc.)
  • Edith Cowan Memorial Statue – Geraldton (Geraldton Voluntary Tour Guides)
  • Sailability Boat Storage (Geraldton Yacht Club Inc.)
  • First Lights – Jambinu (Fremantle Biennale)
  • June Carnival 2024 (Geraldton Softball Association)
  • Mid West Regional Festival of Football (Football West)
  • Geraldton Pride Week (WA Aids Council Inc.)
  • Multicultural Concert 2024 for Seniors Week (Midwest Multicultural Association)

Successful projects funded through Round 31 of the Community Grants Program are as follows:

  • Basketball Stadium Upgrades (Walkaway Amateur Basketball Association Inc.)
  • Buskers Guide to 91ÊÓƵAPP¹ÙÍø and Community Performances (Regional Sounds Inc.)
  • Oceania Youth Wave Competition & Junior Windsurfing Camp (Geraldton Windsurfing Club)
  • Replace 150m of Existing Corroded Railway Track with Galvanised Track (Batavia Coast Miniature Railway Society Inc.)
  • Music to Love at SFX Cathedral (Fremantle Chamber Orchestra)
  • Beachlands Family Fun Day (Beachlands Primary School P&C Association)
  • Geraldton’s Big Ocean Community Swim (Swimming WA Inc.)
  • 24hr Access and Security Upgrade (Geraldton Squash Racquets Association Inc.)
  • 2024 Mid West Sports Awards – 52nd Anniversary (Mid West Sports Federation)
  • Free Infant First Aid (Ngala Community Services)
  • Safe and Sound: Security Solutions for Survivors (Desert Blue Connect)
  • Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates (Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocates)
  • Football Umpiring Communication System – Headsets & Transceivers (GNFL Umpires Association Inc.)
  • Purchase of New Pottery Kiln (Geraldton Cultural Trust on Behalf of Geraldton Pottery Club)

Event Support Program (In-Kind)

The aim of the Event Support Program (In-Kind) is to provide assistance to not-for-profit community groups, clubs and organisations to assist with projects, activities, programs and services that enhance and promote community wellbeing within the Greater Geraldton region through the waiver of venue and/or equipment fees and charges for City owned buildings and assets.

Applications for this program are by invitation only.  In the first instance, please contact the City’s Treasury Officer on 9956 6940 or at grants@cgg.wa.gov.au to discuss your proposal.

Service Agreements

Service Agreements are offered to local organisations that provide a service to the community that the City may be required to provide if they didn’t.

Applications for this program are by invitation only.  In the first instance, please contact the City’s Treasury Officer on 9956 6940 or at grants@cgg.wa.gov.au to discuss your proposal.

Festival and Event Program

The City’s Festival and Event Program (previously known as the Signature Events Program) aims to provide assistance to host events within the City that brings tourism and an economic boost to the region.  Events are to be delivered by the applicant.

Applications for this program are by invitation only. In the first instance, please contact the City’s Treasury Officer on 9956 6940 or at grants@cgg.wa.gov.au to discuss your proposal.

Mayoral Discretionary Fund

The Mayoral Discretionary Fund is available for the Mayor to provide financial assistance, at his discretion, for proposals that fall outside the eligibility parameters and timelines of the other funding programs offered by the City.

Applications for this program are by invitation only.  In the first instance, please contact the City’s Treasury Officer on 9956 6940 or at grants@cgg.wa.gov.au to discuss your proposal.

Should you have any queries regarding any of the City’s Community Funding Programs, or the possibility of funding for one of your programs / activities please contact the City on (08) 9956 6940 or by email at grants@cgg.wa.gov.au to discuss further.

GrantGuru

Regional Development Australia WA, through the Midwest Gascoyne and Wheatbelt branches, have teamed up with GrantGuru to provide a funding hub relevant to businesses and community groups within the Midwest Gascoyne and Wheatbelt regions.

You can search the site for grants as you need them, or you able to sign up (for free) to receive email alerts when grants relevant to your organisation are available.

The City strongly encourages organisations utilise the  hub to look for additional funding opportunities.