Council's community grants program consists of one-off financial grants and funding for community groups and not-for-profit organisations.

Grants are provided for activities, programs, events and initiatives that provide clear benefits for our community.

Community groups and organisations can apply for funding to improve wellbeing, encourage inclusion, celebrate cultural diversity, engage in the arts and improve the environment.

The purpose of the Community Grants program is to assist eligible groups and organisations with a grant from one of the following four categories.

Community development (maximum $8,000) 

The establishment or expansion of a community development activity, program or project that is primarily focused on participation and inclusion of local residents in community life.

• Projects and programs that focus on the development of local communities
• Aim to build peoples skills to benefit community projects
• Encourage participation and offer innovative approaches to meet community needs.

Equipment (maximum $3,000)

The purchase of equipment that relates directly to and supports a successful community development activity, program or project.

Community events (maximum $2,500) 

• Support events held within the City of Tea Tree Gully, with broad appeal to both local and the wider community, that celebrate significant occasions, encourage cultural diversity or brings communities together.
• Funding is calculated on predicted attendance numbers:
  • 0-200 up to $500
  • 201-800 up to $1,500
  • Over 800 up to $2,500.
• Note if your event is larger than the monetary value stated above and will require support or event management advice/assistance, the Event Sponsorship Program should be an alternative consideration.

Community environment (maximum $2,000)

Protect and enhance the local environment and promote sustainable living projects, activities and programs relating to:

• Waste avoidance minimisation and recycling
• Biodiversity
• Water and energy use
• Natural resource management
• Conservation
• Environmental education.

Please note you may apply for any one of these categories (eg if you are a sporting club you can apply for an environmental grant).

• Applicants must be located within the City of Tea Tree Gully area and/or primarily serve City of Tea Tree Gully residents.
• Applicants must clearly show how they are contributing to the project. This contribution can be financial, in-kind, or another type of support. The total value of the contribution must be at least 50% of the grant amount and can include cash, materials, volunteer time, or other in kind support. The hourly rate used to calculate the value of volunteer time is determined by Volunteer SA/NT and updated twice per year at www.vsant.org.au/value-of-volunteering.
• Applicants must have not received a Community Grant from the City of Tea Tree Gully in the previous 12 months and have acquitted any previous successful grants from the City of Tea Tree Gully.
• Applicants must have no outstanding debt owing to the City of Tea Tree Gully.

• Phone: 8397 7444
• Email: community.grants@cttg.sa.gov.au