West Tamar Council’s Community Grants Program responds to funding requests for projects displaying evidence of community engagement, involvement and benefit.

Applicants seeking up to $1000 are not required to contribute to the project financially, but are expected to provide in-kind contributions. Evidence of this is required in your application.

For applicants seeking $1000 to $5000, at least 10 per cent of the overall financial cost of the project must be contributed by the applicant, or confirmed by an external funding source (excluding in-kind contributions).

Applicants are advised to contact the Community Services Team to provide an overview of the project. Please read the guidelines thoroughly prior to submitting your application, and make contact on 6323 9200 to arrange a time.

Applicants must: 

• Be incorporated not for profit, or auspiced by an incorporated organisation, and/or have an ABN
• Be inclusive in its membership and support of the broader community
• Be located, operating in or be able to provide a proven benefit to the community of West Tamar municipality
• Not be subject to any legal impediment or adverse circumstances
• You must be able to complete and acquit your project by 29 May 2027, and acquit the grant within 6 weeks of project completion
• You have the relevant land-owner’s permission to undertake your project (if applicable), event or activity (letter of support must be provided with your application)
• Maintain Public Liability Insurance Cover ($20 million minimum) or are able to acquire insurance to cover your project

• Address: PO Box 16 Riverside 7250 TAS
• Phone: 03 6323 9200
• Email: wtc@wtc.tas.gov.au