The Community Assistance Program (CAP) focuses on supporting and facilitating programs, services and projects that contribute to the social, environmental and cultural development of the City. 

The Community Assistance Program (CAP) consists of 3 funding streams:

Assistance Grant

For programs, services or activities that benefit the local community with a focus on the following:

1. Seniors
2. Youth and Children
3. Sport, Recreation and Leisure
4. Community Wellbeing (e.g. mental health, family and domestic violence, homelessness, access and inclusion)
5. Arts and Culture
6. Community Safety

Funding: A maximum allocation of 60% of total project cost, up to $10,000 per application.

Revitalisation Grant

Assistance for infrastructure development, facility maintenance, facility upgrades and the revitalisation of places and spaces.

Funding: A maximum allocation of 60% of total project cost, up to $10,000 per application.

Revitalisation Grant Plus

Assistance for contributions towards significant infrastructure development and when external funding is being sourced.

Application is by invitation only and available to applicants that have a well-developed Strategic Plan and have had extensive consultation with the City's Community Development Officer prior to preparing an application.

Funding: A maximum allocation of 60% of total project cost, for $20,000 plus per application.

Incorporated community groups and not-for-profit organisations that provide services or activities within the City of Busselton are eligible to apply.

• Phone: 08 9781 0496
• Email: city@busselton.wa.gov.au