Community Grants

The purpose of the Recreation and Wellbeing Donations program is to strengthen the community through supporting ‘not for profit’ organisations, community groups and sporting groups, to make positive contributions to the community and enhance vibrancy of the City.

The program aims to provide support to organisations and clubs to increase opportunities for participating in physical activity, healthy eating and general community wellbeing initiatives that support the City of Holdfast Bay's, Our Place, 2030 Strategic Plan.

How Much Can You Apply For?

You may apply for a donation of up to 50% of the project cost to a maximum of $5,000 (plus GST where applicable) in the areas of:

• physical activity
• healthy eating and nutrition
• mental health
• sport and recreation
• youth
• social inclusion

*Please be aware funds are subject to the Community Donations Program budget allocated for the relevant financial year.

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

• Your club/organisation must be a not-for-profit group, community group or voluntary association that is located within the City of Holdfast Bay or whose service area covers the City of Holdfast Bay.
• Your club/organisation must be established as a legally constituted incorporated organisation or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation who will receive the payment and be legally responsible for the administration of the donation.
• Your club/organisation must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be prepared to fill out a ‘Statement by a Supplier’ declaration form from the Australian Taxation Office.
• Your club/organisation must be able to show that the project has an identified benefit to the wider community and must be located within the Council area.
• Schools and Early Learning Centres are eligible to apply if the initiative has an identified benefit to the wider community outside of the school environment and is accessible by the wider community.
• Your club/organisation must be able to demonstrate how the project aligns with the City of Holdfast Bay “Our Place” 2030 Strategic Plan.

Ineligible Projects:

• Programs, projects or activities that have already commenced.
• Club/organisations with outstanding Financial Project Reports from previous grant funding.
• Projects that will take place outside of the City of Holdfast Bay Council boundary.
• Fundraising or sponsorship.
• Salaries or wages (professional services related to the project are acceptable).
• Interstate or overseas travel.
• Education fees or conference costs.
• Political purposes or lobby groups.
• Minor equipment purchases that are ongoing. Equipment purchases included must be for new initiatives that will increase membership and/or benefit the wider community.
• Ongoing expenses including stationary, postage and supplies.
• Maintenance, repairs or building changes which will be permanently part of the structure.
• A purpose where core funding rests with state or federal government.

The City of Holdfast Bay is a sustainable, well serviced and safe seaside community, that enjoys an outstanding quality of life, welcomes visitors and values the City’s distinctive history and open space.

Hosting vibrant events is vital in increasing visitation and economic development, and enhancing social and community benefits. This includes community activity, civic pride and the reputation of the area as a great place to live, work and play. One of our greatest strengths is our impressive calendar of public events. We are well equipped to host events of local, national and international significance.

The purpose of the Events and Festivals Donations program is to support and provide opportunities for ‘not for profit’ organisations, clubs, groups, and collectives to deliver innovative creative events and festivals within the City of Holdfast Bay that align with our 2030 Strategic Plan.

How Much Can You Apply For?

Event organisers may apply for a donation of up to 50% of the event/festival cost to a maximum of $5,000 (plus GST where applicable) for festivals and events that contribute to the community in the following ways:

• Strengthen a sense of community belonging and pride
• Enhancing community participation
• Foster social and cultural diversity
• Stimulate the local economy
• Promote the Holdfast Bay Council region as a tourism destination
• Achieve minimal environmental impact as well as minimal adverse impact to residents.

*Please be aware funds are subject to the Community Donations Program budget allocated for the relevant financial year.

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

• Your group/organisation must be a not-for-profit group, community group or voluntary association that is located within the City of Holdfast Bay or whose service area covers the City of Holdfast Bay.
• Your group/organisation must be established as a legally constituted incorporated organisation or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation who will receive the payment and be legally responsible for the administration of the donation.
• Your group/organisation must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be prepared to fill out a ‘Statement by a Supplier’ declaration form from the Australian Taxation Office.
• Your group/organisation must be able to show that your project has an identified benefit to the wider community and your project must be located within the Council area.
• Schools and Early Learning Centres are eligible to apply if the initiative has an identified benefit to the wider community outside of the school environment.
• Your group/organisation must be able to demonstrate how the project aligns with the City of Holdfast Bay “Our Place” 2030 Strategic Plan.

Ineligible Projects:

• Events/festivals that have already commenced.
• Groups/organisations with outstanding Financial Project Reports from previous grant funding rounds.
• Events/festivals that will take place outside of the City of Holdfast Bay Council boundary.
• Fundraising or sponsorship.
• Salaries or wages (professional services related to the project are acceptable).
• Interstate or overseas travel.
• Education fees or conference costs.
• Political purposes or lobby groups.
• Minor equipment purchases that are ongoing. Equipment purchases included must be for new initiatives that will increase membership and/or benefit the wider community.
• Ongoing expenses including stationary, postage and supplies.
• A purpose where core funding rests with state or federal government.
• Religious events and festivals.
• Events and festivals already receiving financial support from council.

The purpose of the Arts & Cultural Donations program is to support and provide opportunities for ‘not for profit’ arts and cultural organisations, groups, collectives and individuals to deliver innovative creative arts and cultural activities.

This program aims to represent a broad range of art forms and activities that contribute to public spaces and/or promote cultural vitality, creativity and connection within the city. The program also supports arts and cultural activities that encourage participation by people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds.

The City of Holdfast Bay is committed to providing an engaging, vibrant and interactive environment through arts and culture. We recognise the benefits of supporting creative expression and supporting arts and cultural events and experiences for people to encounter and enjoy.

Donation Categories

The Arts & Cultural Donations program is divided into two categories:

1. Arts & Cultural Development Projects

Funding is for exhibitions, performances, multi-media projects, multicultural projects or programs and arts initiatives that celebrate and contribute to a vibrant cultural, artistic and multicultural city.

2. Public Art Projects

Funding is for emerging or established artists to create public artworks within the city’s public spaces. Concepts can include but are not limited to sculptural works, paste ups, multimedia projections, street performances or murals. Proposals can include temporary or permanent concepts.

How Much Can You Apply For?

Arts & Cultural Development Projects (up to $3,500)

You may apply for a donation of up to 70% of the total project cost to a maximum of $3,500 (plus GST where applicable).

Public Art Projects (up to $2,000)

You may apply for a donation of up to 100% of the total project cost to a maximum of $2,000 (plus GST where applicable).

(Applications accepted throughout the year until funds are exhausted).

*Please be aware funds are subject to the Community Donations Program budget allocated for the relevant financial year.

What is the Eligibility Criteria?

• You or your organisation must be a not-for-profit group, community group or voluntary association that is located within the City of Holdfast Bay or whose service area covers the City of Holdfast Bay.
• You or your organisation must be established as a legally constituted incorporated organisation or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation who will receive the payment and be legally responsible for the administration of the donation.
• You or your organisation must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) or be prepared to fill out a ‘Statement by a Supplier’ declaration form from the Australian Taxation Office.
• You or your organisation must be able to show that the project has an identified benefit to the wider community and must be located within the Council area.
• You or your organisation must be able to demonstrate how the project aligns with the City of Holdfast Bay “Our Place” 2030 Strategic Plan.

Ineligible Projects:

• Programs, projects or activities that have already commenced.
• Individuals/groups/organisations with outstanding Financial Project Reports from previous grant funding rounds.
• Projects that will take place outside of the City of Holdfast Bay Council boundary.
• Fundraising or sponsorship.
• Salaries or wages (professional services related to the project are acceptable).
• Interstate or overseas travel.
• Education fees or conference costs.
• Political purposes or lobby groups.
• Ongoing expenses including stationary and postage.
• Maintenance, repairs or artwork changes which will be permanently part of the structure.
• A purpose where core funding rests with state or federal government.