Community and Cultural Events Grant

The Community and Cultural Events grant supports not-for-profit incorporated community organisations to host events within the City of Canning.

All applicants are encouraged to contact the Grants Officer on grants@canning.wa.gov.au prior to submitting an application for this category.

Information for applicants

• The maximum grant available is $10,000.
• The grant has two funding rounds:
  • Round One – closes 14 August 2023
  • Round Two – closes 5 March 2024
• Open to incorporated community organisations, sporting clubs, and schools*. (*see eligibility of schools within the Community Grant Program guidelines, page 4).
• Activities open to the broader community will be assessed as a higher priority in comparison to activities for a select exclusive group.
• Any equipment purchased must form part of the event outlined in the application and be used frequently in future events in Canning.
• 50% in-kind or cash contribution required (i.e. to receive a grant of $10,000, the applicant must demonstrate a contribution of $5,000 or more towards the activity).
• Applicants will be notified approximately 6 weeks after the closing date. Please ensure your activity timeline takes this into account.
• Applicants are eligible to apply once to this grant in 2023/2024.

Community events over 200 people must liaise with the City of Canning Events team at communityevents@canning.wa.gov.au or 1300 422 664.

Applicants seeking grants close to the maximum amount available of $10,000:

• Must be able to demonstrate that this event is a large community event (more than 300 people).
• Should engage a Traditional Custodian to provide a Welcome to Country – budget $500 (City’s Grants Officer and/or Aboriginal Engagement Officer can assist with identifying a suitable Traditional Custodian if required).
• Must outline the additional steps taken to ensure people with disabilities are included (i.e. Auslan interpreter, wheelchair access, a sensory or quite tent/zone).

Please read the Community Grant Program Guidelines for full details. If you are planning to run an event with grant funding, please also review the City's Event Guide.