Small Grants

The Small Grant supports projects, programs, events and the purchase of equipment that benefit the Canning community and aligns with the City's Strategic Community Plan 2021-2031.

Any equipment purchased must be available for all members and must not be for personal use.

Information for applicants

• The maximum grant available is $500.
• Small grants applications for the 2025/26 financial year are currently open. Applications received after 5 June 2025 will be considered as part of the 2025/26 financial year, with assessments beginning in July 2025.
• Open to individuals, unincorporated and incorporated community organisations, sporting clubs and schools*. (*see schools eligibility in the Community Grant Program Guidelines, page four).
• Applicants are eligible to apply for this grant once in the 2025/2026 financial year.
• Applications must be submitted at least four weeks before an event or activity is due to take place.
• Only one small grant will be awarded per project, program, event and the purchase of equipment.

Please read the Community Grant Program Guidelines for full details.