Council Grant Programs
Local people know vibrant communities don’t just happen – they need passion, innovation, and investment. In recognition of the work contributed to our communities by local groups and clubs, Council has four different grant or funding options available to help bring great ideas to life. Applications are only open to organisations based with the Lower Eyre Council area.
These grants are designed to help Council meet its Strategic Plan objectives to:
- Build on the strengths of our communities
- Address our built and social infrastructure challenges
- Activate opportunities for economic growth
- Implement township and location improvements
Need advice? Grants and Community Development Officer Julie Crettenden is available Monday to Wednesday to assist you. Email: juliec@lec.sa.gov.au or phone: 08 8676 0400.
Small Business Grant
This is a competitive grant program available once each financial year. It is open to local businesses to encourage growth, innovation and economic development.
A contribution by the business will be highly regarded but is not mandatory. Projects must be completed within 12 months of receipt of funding.
Please click here to view the grant guidelines. These guidelines are provided as a reference resource to assist organisations in preparing future grant applications and funding responses.
Community Project Grant
This is a competitive grant program available once each financial year. It is open to local, incorporated, not-for-profit groups to improve community infrastructure or assets.
Grants are capped at a maximum of $15,000 and cannot exceed 50% of total project costs. Projects must be completed within 12 months of receipt of funding.
Please click here to view the grant guidelines. These guidelines are provided as a reference resource to assist organisations in preparing future grant applications and funding responses.
Community Halls Support Program
Council recognises the value and historical significance of local halls – this opportunity is open to local, incorporated, not-for-profit groups to maintain or upgrade their local hall.
This is also a competitive grant program available once each financial year. The total pool for funding is $5000. Grant requests cannot exceed 75% of total project costs. Projects must be completed within 12 months of receipt of funding.
Please click here to view the grant guidelines. These guidelines are provided as a reference resource to assist organisations in preparing future grant applications and funding responses.
Applications Ongoing
Community Volunteer Support Grant Program
This funding stream has been created by Council to support our tireless volunteers and community groups!
Funding of up to $1,000 per application is available to support upskilling of volunteers and can assist with the cost of training provider’s travel and accommodation. Equipment, materials, tools, and other travel expenses can be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Please click here to view the guidelines and here to complete an application form.
Applications can be made at any time with each application considered by Elected Members at the next ordinary Council meeting.
Small Community Project Grant Program
Council has developed a new program to help stimulate a range of community, cultural and economic benefits for its smaller communities of less than 500 residents.
It is open to local, incorporated, not-for-profit groups to improve community infrastructure or assets.
The maximum grant for any project is $10,000 however larger requests maybe considered if the project demonstrates significant community benefit. The aim is to provide seed funding for community projects to turn good ideas into viable projects, including the attraction of additional grants where necessary.
Applications can be made at any time with each application considered by Elected Members at the next ordinary Council meeting.
Please click here to view the guidelines and here to complete an application form.
Small Donations and Event Grant
Council recognises the public benefit in community events and initiatives undertaken by organisations. We offer small donations to groups for events or initiatives that bring community, cultural or economic benefits.
Council will consider applications up to a maximum of $1000. Applications can be made at any time with each application considered by Elected Members at the next ordinary Council meeting.
Please click here to view the guidelines and click here to complete and application form.
Final Reports
If your organisation receives a Community Project Grant, Volunteer Support Grant, or funding through the Community Halls Support Program, you have 12 months to complete your project. You will also need to complete a project acquittal report where you tell us about your project or activity and what you have achieved.
If your organisation receives a Small Community Project Grant you have 12 months to source additional funding where needed. Projects should be completed within 12 months of being fully funded and a project acquittal report completed within 30 days.
Please click here to access the acquittal report.