Community Grants 2026/27

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Eligibility

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Applicants: please note

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

The Community Grants Guidelines have changed as has this application form. Key changes include:

  • A maximum grant request of $5,000. 
  • The need to include quotes for any project expenses of $500 and above. Quotes for expenses below this amount are encouraged.
  • The need to upload an Annual Financial Statement/ Report from the previous financial year. If your group has not existed for a year, then you will need to be auspiced by a group/ organisation who has.
  • As 2026/27 is a council election year, only one round (this round) of Community Grants will be offered. As such, applying groups can apply more than once in this round, providing it is for different projects. 

Funding for events should be sought through Council's Event Support Program run in April each year. A program of small, community/ educational events may be considered eligible for the Community Grants program. 

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

Eligibility

This section of the application form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for this grant.

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

The group fits within the definition of a Community not for profit group * Required
Community not for profit group – A not for profit community organisation with representation within the boundaries of the Mount Barker district that uses its funds to help pursue its goals of providing benefits to the community.
The applicant is based in the Mount Barker District Council area or has significant membership or engagement with Mount Barker District Council residents. * 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:

  • "The group fits within the definition of a Community not for profit group" on page 1

The group's activity will not use the grant for the following purposes:

  • primarily promote political or religious beliefs.
  • exclude people on religious grounds;
  • provide sponsorship or cash prizes for individuals or teams.
  • fund activities that are the core responsibility of a state or federal government department, though contribution to components that expand on the core responsibilities may be considered.
  • be used for monetary profit.
  • Cover operational expenses such as rent, utilities, insurance or loan repayments. 
  • request funding for a project that is in progress or is already completed.
  • cover the cost of trophies, prizes, insurances or operational expenses (including loan repayments) incurred in the conduct of community activities.
  • be used for activities that are the legal responsibility of the landowner/applicant.
I have read and comply with the conditions above * Required

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "I have read and comply with the conditions above" on page 1

If successful, the group can:

  • claim the grant in the financial year that it is allocated,
  • expend and acquit the money within 12 months of the grant being approved at an Ordinary Council meeting, and
  • complete activities to the satisfaction of Council.
I have read and comply with the conditions above * Required