The Town of Gawler, through its Community Grants Program, aims to encourage community development by supporting a range of cultural and community projects, events, activities and other initiatives occurring within the Town of Gawler.

Apply for up to $1,500 to assist with community focused projects and activities that directly benefit the Gawler community.

Objectives 

• Stimulate community development through support of groups and organisations that are delivering community projects, events and activities within the Town of Gawler. 
• Foster new services, initiatives and resources to address the needs of the local community. 
• Create opportunities that develop the knowledge, skills and confidence of community members of all ages. 
• Encourage increased participation in local community and cultural activities, building a greater sense of community pride. 
• Recognise the importance of heritage conservation within the Town of Gawler.

Eligible Criteria 

• Incorporated bodies, not for profit community groups, non-government organisations and individuals within the Town of Gawler, that satisfy the guidelines, are eligible to apply. 
• It is expected that applicants will meet at least 50% of the project or activity cost. This can be by way of in-kind support. 
• Please note that if the requested funds are only part of the total required, details of how the balance will be raised will need to be provided.

Non-Eligible Criteria 

• Organisations or individuals that are seeking commercial gain from the project (either directly or indirectly). 
• The application must not come from a commercial enterprise. 
• Monies already spent. 
• Salaries (initial or ongoing). 
• Fundraising purposes.

• Address: PO Box 130 Gawler SA 5118
• Phone: 8522 9208
• Email: communitygrants@gawler.sa.gov.au