Community Infrastructure Grants - 2026/2027

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Community Infrastructure Grants

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Welcome

The Community Infrastructure Grants are available to community not-for-profit groups which provide community, environmental and/or recreational services in the Mount Barker District. The Grants will fund projects which are beneficial to the development of community and recreation in the District, align with Council’s strategies and plans, and deliver on Council’s vision to be the most liveable region in South Australia.

Grants are available for new infrastructure, for improvements to existing infrastructure and for infrastructure planning projects located in the Mount Barker District.

Applicants must discuss their application with Council staff prior to submitting. Contact Council's Community Grants Officer, Alyssa Hill, on 08 8393 6426 / ahill@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

Applicants: please note

Before completing this application form, you should have read the Community Infrastructure Grants Program Guidelines

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant. It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

If you have any questions in regards to these eligibility criteria, please contact Alyssa Hill, Community Grants Officer on 8393 6426 / ahill@mountbarker.sa.gov.au   

Eligibility

Have you spoken with Council staff about your project? * Required
Response required.
Does your organisation manage a facility, deliver community and/or recreational services at a facility or partner with a organisation who does? * Required
Is your organisation
Clear the selected value for Is your organisation
If your organisation is any of the above, you are ineligible for this grant program.
Will your project be delivered in the Mount Barker District Council area? * Required
Response required.
Is this the only application your organisation will submit for this round of Community Infrastructure Grants? * Required
Do you have in principle landowner consent for this project? * Required
Response required.
There will be a section within the application form to upload proof of consent.
Do you plan for your project or stage of project to commence after September 2026? * Required
Response required.
The group does not have any outstanding acquittals or owed money to the Mount Barker District Council as a result of previous funding or grants. * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for The group does not have any outstanding acquittals or owed money to the Mount Barker District Council as a result of previous funding or grants.
If a group does have an outstanding acquittal they will be ineligible to apply for funding. Any forms required to be completed can be viewed in your SmartyGrants account. If you are unsure if you have an outstanding acquittal, please contact Alyssa Hill on 8393 6426 or email ahill@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Have you spoken with Council staff about your project?" on page 1
  • "Will your project be delivered in the Mount Barker District Council area?" on page 1
  • "Is this the only application your organisation will submit for this round of Community Infrastructure Grants?" on page 1
  • "Do you plan for your project or stage of project to commence after September 2026?" on page 1
  • "Do you have in principle landowner consent for this project?" on page 1
  • "Does your organisation manage a facility, deliver community and/or recreational services at a facility or partner with a organisation who does?" on page 1

I confirm that the applicant ...

  • has read and understands the program guidelines.
  • is able to demonstrate alignment between their project and the criteria/aims of this program. 
  • has the appropriate type and level of insurance for the activities that are the subject of this grant.
  • meets legal requirements set by State and Federal legislation.
  • can complete activities to the satisfaction of Council. 
I have read and comply with the conditions above * Required
You must confirm that all statements above are true and correct.

Ineligible

Based on your answers to the previous questions, you are not eligible to apply for this grant. 
Please contact Alyssa Hill, Community Grants Officer on 8393 6426 ahill@mountbarker.sa.gov.au to discuss further.