The Community Development Grants Program provides one-off grants to support the work undertaken by community organisations based, or predominantly providing events or services within, the Council area.

Grants of up to $2,000 for not-for-profit groups and organisations to conduct projects and activities within the region.

Community Development Grants Program applications should clearly describe the proposed project and indicate the benefits to the community within Light Regional Council, with outcomes in at least one of the following areas: cultural, community services, access and inclusion, and economic development. Applicant organisations must outline their contribution to the project or activity through cash, in-kind or volunteer support.

Preference will be given to those projects which demonstrate sourcing of additional funding options for their project.

In order to be eligible for the Community Development Grants Program applicants must:

• Be a not-for-profit organisation based (or primarily operating) within the council area; and
• Be an incorporated body, or auspiced by one; and
• Provide an ABN (Australian Business Number) or complete a declaration (if the group or organisation does not have an ABN); and
• Confirm that the project, program or activity will be undertaken within the Light Regional Council area and fits into one or more of the following categories:
  • health and wellbeing (including access and inclusion);
  • recreation and physical activity (not eligible to apply for State Government funding);
  • environment;
  • arts/culture;
  • community education and skill development;
  • equipment purchase; and
  • offer matching funding (1:1) equal to the amount requested from Council (excluding the value attached to in-kind contributions, volunteer labour and services).

• Address: PO Box 72 Kapunda SA 5373
• Phone: (08) 8525 3200
• Email: grants@light.sa.gov.au