Community Grants Scheme
The District Council of Grant Community Grants Scheme is for community groups to develop projects and events that enhance community wellbeing and increase participation in social and leisure activities.
Policy review in March 2018 now gives community groups the opportunity to apply for two rounds of funding (per financial year) under this scheme. For more detail please refer to the Community Funding and Support Policy which is available on Councils Policies & By-Laws page.
Important Dates for 2019-2020
Monday 29 April 2019 |
Round 1 Community Grant Scheme Opens |
Friday 14 June 2019 |
Round 1 Community Grant Scheme Closes |
June 2019 |
Assessment Process |
July 2019 |
Round 1 Notification of Outcomes |
Monday 28 October 2019 |
Round 2 Community Grant Scheme Opens |
Friday 13 December 2019 |
Round 2 Community Grant Scheme Closes |
December/January 2019/2020 |
Assessment Process |
January/February 2020 |
Notification of Outcomes |
Friday 29 May 2020 |
Final day for submission of Acquittal and Report |
Applications for Financial Assistance
Council offer one off requests for assistance from not-for-profit registered welfare, community, sporting or service groups within the District Council of Grant area.
Applications will be considered on an ongoing basis, however it is recommended that any sponsorship be advised to Council in MARCH of each year for consideration as part of Council’s budget planning review for the next financial year.
All sponsorship and promotional donations are allocated at the discretion of Council and when the annual budgetary limit is reached, no further applications will be considered.
Forms & Documents
The following forms are available on Councils Forms - Grant Funding page:
Booking Council Promotional Materials
If you wish to book any Council promotional materials for your next event, please go to Book Promotional Items page.
Please note that Council Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.00pm. All materials must be collected and returned within this timeframe.
324 Commercial Street West
PO Box 724
Mount Gambier SA 5290
Phone: 08 8721 0444
Email: info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au
5 Charles Street
Port MacDonnell SA 5291
Phone: 08 8738 3000
Email: PMCC@dcgrant.sa.gov.au