2026-2027 COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM - COMMUNITY PROJECT AND SIGNATURE COMMUNITY EVENT GRANTS - SUMMARY · Report

GENERAL COMMITTEE MEETING                                                               9 JUNE 2026


Link to Corporate Plan
Theme No. 2 - Liveability
Liveability encompasses housing, facilities and services, transport, health and wellbeing to enable
an inclusive, connected and vibrant community.
Objective 2.3 - Nurture arts and culture to enrich the identity and vibrancy of communities, highlight
local talent, celebrate First Nations culture and encourage creative participation and expression.
Objective 2.5 - Ensure community facilities and services are inclusive, accessible and meet the
evolving needs and interests of residents across the shire.
Objective 2.6 - Facilitate strong, vibrant, inclusive communities where people have a sense of
belonging and are active participants in a rich community life.
Objective 2.7 - Fund and deliver sustainable assets and facilities and associated services
responding to the changing needs of the community and the challenges and opportunities of the
future.
Objective 2.8 - Provide opportunities to enhance the health, wellbeing and safety of our
communities.




Previous Council Consideration
Ordinary Meeting, 19 June 2025, Item 11.3.1
That Council:
A. Note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General Committee Meeting dated
16 June 2025 outlining the summary of the 2025-26 Community Project Grants, Three-Year
Community Alliance Agreements and Three-Year Signature Community Event Grants; and
B. Fund the Quick Response Grants and Individual Sports Development Grants categories from the
remaining 2025/26 Community Project Grants budget subject to sufficient funds being allocated in
Council’s adopted 2025/26 Community Grants Program budget

Ordinary Meeting Minutes 23 January 2025, Item 8.3
That Council note the report by the Community Connection Manager to the General Committee on
the 20 January 2025 and approve the revised Community Grants Policy provided at Attachment 1 to
the report.


Finance
The proposed 2026/27 budget includes a total allocation of $931,658.18 for Community Project
Grants, Community Alliance, Three Year Maintenance Agreements, Signature Community Events,
Community Quick Response and Individual Sports Development Grants, subject to the budget being
adopted as presented.

2026-27 Community Project Grants
Category                                    Value of Grants Proposed
Events                                                       $32,500.00
Equipment                                                    $16,754.40
Infrastructure                                              $147,296.32
Project / Program                                            $61,916.10
TOTAL                                                       $258,466.82