The purpose of this grant is to support community events and programs that enhance social capital and encourage participation in local community life. 

Three levels of funding are available:

• Category 1. Large events or projects (attracting 500+ community members) - funding up to $2,000
• Category 2. Medium size events (attracting 100-499 community members) - funding up to $1,000
• Category 3. Small community or club events and programs (attracting up to 99 community members) - funding up to $250

Eligible Projects:

• Events or projects must not have commenced prior to application approval.
• Events or projects must be provided to the community free of charge or low cost (expenses recovery only).
• Events must have an acknowledgement of country performed at the commencement of supported events.
• Events or projects that assist in improving the knowledge, skills and/or experience of its members and volunteers.
• Events or projects that are developed by local schools, however engage the broader community.
• Events or projects that demonstrate enhanced club or organisational sustainability.
• Events or projects that are inclusive and assist in reducing barriers to participation in community life

Examples of past eligible projects:

• Community festivals and concerts;
• Art and cultural events;
• Season events - community open day;
• Training/ education resources for volunteers to be able to perform their role eg coaching courses;
• Events or programs that benefit particular target groups –seniors, youth, people with disability; 

Eligible Applicants:

• Applicants must be legally constituted, incorporated bodies and not-for-profit community organisations or;
• Be a not for profit organisation who is auspiced by an incorporated and legally constituted body.
• Applicants must be a local community organization (located within the Town's boundaries) and provide support and/or services to residents of the Town.
• Projects must be located within the Town and accessible to all residents.
• Applicants must ensure that the project is linked to the Town of Cambridge Strategic Community Plan goals and is of benefit to Town residents.
• Applicants must provide evidence of community need for the project and demonstrate a considered solution to meeting those needs.
• Applicants must have satisfactorily acquitted any previous funding received from the Town.
• The organisation can only receive funding through the Community Development Grant once per financial year.
• Level 1 applicants (large events of 500+ community members) must demonstrate success in previous projects and hold a minimum of $10 Million Public Liability Insurance

Ineligible Applicants:

• Government bodies or their subsidiary organisations.
• Commercial entities.
• Individuals.

Ineligible Projects:

• Ongoing expenditure in the form of operating, administrative or capital equipment costs.
• Salaries or staff wages (unless it is for the engagement of a specialist which is integral to the project).
• Projects where costs are fully reimbursed by another body.
• Travel costs or any costs associated with local, national or interstate representation of any programs, projects and services considered the responsibility of other government departments, individuals and private-for-profit groups
• Invitation only events or events limited to a closed membership.
• Activities that will take place outside of the Town of Cambridge boundary.
• Projects or programs where the primary activity involves, alcohol, drug or tobacco use.
• High risk events / activities or activities that damage or harm the environment. 

• Phone: 9347 6000
• Email: mail@cambridge.wa.gov.au