The purpose of the program is to encourage and support community initiatives that respond to local needs, enhance community wellbeing and quality of life and are of benefit to residents.

The Community Grants Program aligns with Council's Community Plan 2050 and our Community Funding Policy.

Grant funding of up to a maximum of $5,000 is available. Projects and/or programs that commence prior to 1 September 2026 are not eligible and will not be funded.

Funding is offered twice a year, and for the 2026/27 financial year, applications close in September 2026 and March 2027. The total budget for the Community Grants Program for 2026/27 is $88,000.

You may apply for funding of up to $5,000 in the areas of:

• Recreation (i.e. innovative community recreation and physical activity programs; new equipment, fitness programs new to Unley)
• Art and Culture (i.e. collaborative arts projects between artists and the community, cultural awareness programs, community art projects)
• Community (i.e. new initiatives and/or programs especially targeting disadvantaged or minority groups, learning and skill development, community health and safety programs, new equipment that increases the ability of a group to deliver a service or program to the wider community, promotion of healthy eating and access to healthy food)
• Environment (i.e. community garden projects, environmental awareness and education, streetscape programs in partnership with Council, initiatives that reduce water and energy use, waste, minimise pollution or improve vegetation)

Who can apply?

• Applications will be considered from not-for-profit community groups, organisations and individuals. However, please note that individuals may only apply under the auspice of a not-for-profit community group or organisation.
• Applicant organisations do not need to be incorporated but must have a current bank account in the applicant organisation's name.
• Applicants must operate within the City of Unley area or be proposing an activity that will take place within the City of Unley area.

• Email: pobox1@unley.sa.gov.au