Community Funding

The City of South Perth recognises the importance of supporting community development. Funding opportunities are available to community organisations and individuals in a variety of categories.

Individual Development Program

The Individual Development Program is open to individuals who are residents of the City of South Perth and have been selected to represent the state or country in interstate or international championships, competitions or significant cultural, academic or community service activities.

The maximum grant that may be awarded in this category is:

  • $200 for interstate travel/accommodation
  • $300 for international travel/accommodation.

Apply here for an Individual Development Program

Community Development Grant

Community Development Grants provide grants of up to $5,000 to sporting clubs, community groups and other organisations for minor non-recurrent projects that provide benefit to the City of South Perth community. The grant is available throughout the year (until the pool of funds is exhausted).

Applications must be submitted at least six weeks prior to the project start date.

Apply here for a Community Development Grant

If you require assistance completing the application or have any queries, please contact the City’s Community Grant Officer on 9474 0777 or CDG@southperth.wa.gov.au

Useful links

  • Grants Directory: The Grants Directory provides information about grants available to communities and local governments in Western Australia
  • Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF): The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation.