Community Funding Programs
The City of Greater Geraldton supports local community groups, clubs and organisations through a range of funding opportunities offered throughout the year.
The Community Funding Programs provide assistance to not-for-profit organisations to deliver projects, activities, events and programs that enhance community wellbeing across the Greater Geraldton region.
The level of support provided through the City's Community Funding Programs is guided by the Guidelines and funding allocated in the Council's annual budget.
The City delivers its funding programs online. To view current funding opportunities, please visit our funding portal: https://cgg.smartygrants.com.au.
Click here to view the City's Community Funding Program Guidelines
Following a recent review of the City’s Community Funding Programs, several updates have been made to program objectives, eligibility criteria, funding categories and application timelines. The information below provides an overview of each program and the opportunities currently available.
Which funding program is right for you?
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Program
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Best suited for
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Funding available
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Application timing
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Community Initiatives Program
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Community projects, activities and initiatives
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Up to $5,000 or 50% of total project costs, whichever is less
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Open all year; assessed quarterly
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Community Events Program
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Community-led events
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Up to $10,000 or 50% of total event costs, whichever is less
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Open all year; assessed quarterly
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Sporting Facilities & Equipment Program
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Sporting facility improvements and equipment purchases
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Up to $10,000 or 50% of total project costs, whichever is less
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Open all year; assessed quarterly
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Rapid Response Program
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Time-sensitive initiatives or opportunities outside other funding timelines
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Up to $3,000
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Open all year; assessed upon receipt
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Community In-Kind Assistance Program
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Waiver of eligible City-owned facility and equipment hire fees
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Up to $10,000 in-kind support
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Open all year; assessed upon receipt
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Festival and Event Funding Program
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Major events that attract visitors and deliver tourism or economic benefits
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By discussion with the City
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By invitation only
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Service Agreements
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Delivery of essential community services
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By discussion with the City
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By invitation only
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Community Initiatives Program
Community Initiatives Grants support projects and activities that bring people together, strengthen community connections, and enhance wellbeing across Greater Geraldton. Funding of up to $5,000, or 50% of total project costs (whichever is less), is available to eligible organisations.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are assessed quarterly in February, May, August and November.
Community Events Program
Community Events Grants support community-led events that bring people together and contribute to a vibrant, connected Greater Geraldton. Funding of up to $10,000, or 50% of total event costs (whichever is less), is available to eligible organisations.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are assessed quarterly in February, May, August and November.
Sporting Facilities and Equipment Program
Sporting Facilities & Equipment Grants support local sporting clubs and organisations to maintain, upgrade and improve sporting facilities, as well as purchase equipment that enhances participation, accessibility and the sporting experience across Greater Geraldton. Funding of up to $10,000, or 50% of total project costs (whichever is less), is available to eligible organisations.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are assessed quarterly in February, May, August and November.
Rapid Response Program
Rapid Response Grants provide funding for community initiatives, projects and opportunities that fall outside the timelines or scope of the City’s other funding programs. Funding of up to $3,000 is available to eligible organisations.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are assessed upon receipt.
Community In-Kind Assistance Program
Community In-Kind Assistance helps community groups and organisations deliver events, programs and activities by reducing eligible venue and equipment hire costs. Support of up to $10,000 is available through the waiver of hire fees for eligible City-owned facilities and equipment.
Applications can be submitted throughout the year and are assessed upon receipt.
Festival and Event Funding Program
Festival and Event Funding supports the delivery of major events that attract visitors, enhance the vibrancy of Greater Geraldton and contribute to the region’s economic growth. Funding is available to assist organisations delivering events within the City that generate tourism and economic benefits for the community.
This program is by invitation only. Organisations interested in discussing a proposal are encouraged to contact the City’s Grants Team at grants@cgg.wa.gov.au in the first instance.
Applications can be submitted between January and March and are assessed following the closure of the funding round.
Service Agreements
Service Agreements support local organisations to deliver essential services that address fundamental community needs and contribute to the wellbeing of the Greater Geraldton community.
This program is by invitation only. Organisations interested in discussing a proposal are encouraged to contact the City’s Grants Team at grants@cgg.wa.gov.au in the first instance.
Applications can be submitted between January and March and are assessed following the closure of the funding round.
Awarded Funding
Successful Community Project Support Grants
Successful projects funded through the 2025/26 Community Project Support Program are as follows:
- Jumping Forward (Geraldton Combined Equestrian Club)
- Cross Country Course Upgrade (Spalding Horse and Pony Club)
- Permanent Main Sign (Batavia Coast Miniature Railway Society Inc.)
- Stevenson Weather Screen (Mullewa Bowling Club)
- Geraldton Regional Hospital Historical Book – 60 Years (Historical Research of Geraldton Regional Hospital Since 1966 Inc.)
- New Laptop and Associated Equipment (Geraldton City Band)
- Purchase Portable Soccer Goals (Strathalbyn Lions Football Club)
- Community Stall Equipment (CWA Geraldton-Greenough)
- Country Inter-Assoc Ladies Darts – Geraldton 2026 (Geraldton Ladies Darts Association)
- 20-Year Anniversary Celebration of the Batavia Coast Miniature Railway Society Inc. (Batavia Coast Miniature Railway Society Inc.)
- Community Chicken Coop for Health, Wellbeing, Sustainability and Social Inclusion (Neami National Mental Health Step Up / Step Down Service Geraldton)
- Family Turf Area and Site Clean-Up (Midwest Kart Club Inc.)
- Equipment for the Season (Abrolhos FC)
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Successful Community Grants
Successful projects funded through Round 34 of the Community Grants Program are as follows:
- Handel’s Messiah Concert (Geraldton Anglican Cathedral)
- Mental Health in Hospitality Regional Roadshow (Healthy Mind Menu Charity)
- Utakarra Dugout Redevelopment – Safe, Accessible Player Facilities Stage 1 (Geraldton Softball Association)
- Building Project: Feasibility Study (Geraldton Women’s Shed)
- Geraldton L and P Plater First Aid Safety Program (St John Ambulance Western Australia LTD)
- Safety – Rescue Support Boat – Upgrade Outboard Motor (Geraldton Yacht Club)
- Advertising and Promotional Upgrade (Geraldton Longboard Club)
- Yamatji on Country Elders Film Project (Yamatji Marlpa Aboriginal Corporation)
- Saltwater Women of the Midwest – Ebb and Flow of Personal Stories (Creative Corner Inc.)
Successful projects funded through Round 33 of the Community Grants Program are as follows:
- YSRC 2025 NAIDOC Community Event (Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation)
- Headspace Geraldton Therapy Garden Extension Project (Headspace Geraldton)
- Variety Midwest Annual Kids Christmas Party 2025 (Variety WA Midwest)
- Maddington Toyota Sprintcar Series Round at Geraldton City Speedway (Geraldton City Speedway Inc.)
- Growing Guiding: Expanding Access for Girls in Geraldton (Girl Guides WA)
- Protecting Our Assets. Growing our Game: GHA Storage Shed Project (Geraldton Hockey Association)
- YouthCARE BUZ Program Training (The Churches’ Commission on Education Incorporated T/A YouthCARE)
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Need help?
If you have any questions about the City’s Community Funding Programs, or would like to discuss whether your project, event or activity may be eligible for funding, please contact the City’s Grants Team.
Phone: (08) 9956 6940 | Email grants@cgg.wa.gov.au
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.
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 RDAWA GrantGuru hub to look for additional funding opportunities.
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