The Community Development program provides financial grants to community groups for programs or projects that are primarily focused on participation and inclusion of local residents in community life.

There are four streams applicants may apply for within the program: 

Category

Community development (maximum $8,000) 

The establishment or expansion of a community development activity, program or project that is primarily focused on participation and inclusion of local residents in community life.

• Projects and programs that focus on the development of local communities
• Aim to build peoples skills to benefit community projects
• Encourage participation and offer innovative approaches to meet community needs.

Equipment (maximum $3,000)

The purchase of equipment that relates directly to and supports a successful community development activity, program or project.

Community events (maximum $2,500) 

• Support events held within the City of Tea Tree Gully, with broad appeal to both local and the wider community, that celebrate significant occasions, encourage cultural diversity or brings communities together.
• Funding is calculated on predicted attendance numbers:
  • 0-200 up to $500
  • 201-800 up to $1,500
  • Over 800 up to $2,500.
• Note if your event is larger than the monetary value stated above and will require support or event management advice/assistance, the Event Sponsorship Program should be an alternative consideration.

Community environment (maximum $2,000)

Protect and enhance the local environment and promote sustainable living projects, activities and programs relating to:

• Waste avoidance minimisation and recycling
• Biodiversity
• Water and energy use
• Natural resource management
• Conservation
• Environmental education.

Please note you may apply for any one of these categories (eg if you are a sporting club you can apply for an environmental grant).

Eligibility

• Non-for-profit incorporated community or sporting group/organisation
• Community/sporting group or organisation auspiced by an incorporated body

and

• Located within the City of Tea Tree Gully area and/or primarily serve City of Tea Tree Gully residents
• Has a limited capacity to raise funds from other sources
• Has not received a Community Grant from the City of Tea Tree Gully in the previous 12 months
• Has no outstanding debt owing to the City of Tea Tree Gully
• Has acquitted any previous successful grants from the City of Tea Tree Gully

• Phone: 8397 7444
• Email: community.grants@cttg.sa.gov.au