The City of Wanneroo is proud of its diverse community and offers a range of grants through the Community Funding Program to build community capacity, resilience and sustainability.

Community Grants support co-funded, community-led projects which benefit the wider community, provide opportunities for the local community to come together to learn, celebrate and strengthen local connections.

Funding is capped at $5,925 per project.

It is highly recommended that you discuss your proposed project with the City’s Community Development Team before submitting an application.

Examples of eligible activities:

• A project to celebrate/highlight awareness of a nationally recognised week, such as Mental Health Week 
• Activities/events for the whole community such as a Health Expo, Volunteer Forum or  a Have a Try Day  
• Inclusive events with cultural, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, child, youth, family, disability or seniors themes.
• A project with a beginning and end date, such as a series of educational, environmental or creative workshops, a pilot program or a community art project.

Eligibility

Funding is available to:

• Incorporated and insured City of Wanneroo community groups and organisations
• Incorporated and insured community groups and organisations with a primary interest in the City of Wanneroo
• Other Not-for-Profit entities (for example, Aboriginal Corporations)
• Registered Charitable organisations; or
• Unincorporated City of Wanneroo community groups auspiced by a trusted eligible group/organisation.

Eligible expenses

Funding can be used for most aspects of an event/activity, including but not limited to:

• Production costs e.g. equipment hire
• Venue/facility costs
• Publicity, communications and marketing costs
• Costs associated with performers, facilitators or vendors
• Food and non-alcoholic beverages (up to 20% of the total grant request)
• Supplies and resources associated with delivering the activity; and
• Minor capital equipment purchases up to $500 (i.e. items that will remain as assets for future use).

• Phone: 9405 5600
• Email: communityfunding@wanneroo.wa.gov.au