Grants - FAQs and Resources

Community funding is an investment in our Peninsula. It builds capacity and encourages community-led initiatives or partnerships that benefit the community.  The Shire's grants program is developed in line with the Community Investment Funding Policy.(PDF, 218KB) The policy outlines the ways the Shire creates and reviews its Grants Programs. 

• Watch the information video on Applying for a Grant
• Watch the video on our current COVID19 Towards Recovery grants
• Watch the video on Alternative Funding Sources
• Watch our Grant Writing Tips.

We also offer Funding Finder - a database of grants and funding opportunities for businesses, community groups, not-for-profits and individuals.  All Shire grants and funding programs are also listed on Funding Finder once open for applications. This makes Funding Finder a one stop shop for accessing grants and funding.

• Learn how Funding Finder works for you(PDF, 315KB).
• Register on Funding Finder to stay up to date on the latest opportunities.

Further information and documents

• Community Investment Funding - Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 302KB) - answers to most queries and questions we receive.
• Auspicing Agreement Form(PDF, 309KB)  - organisations who will apply under an auspice arrangement need to complete and submit this form with the online application.
• SmartyGrants Help Guide for Applicants(PDF, 1MB) - All applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants.   This guide will assist applicants with the process.
• Sample budget(PDF, 106KB) - an example of how to complete a budget
• Application Drafting Tool(DOCX, 386KB) - use this form to draft your application responses and share with others in your organisation.  This form is not intended to be the application.