The City of Canning is accepting applications for the Small Grants Program to support low-cost, quick-turnaround activities.

Funding Information

• Small Grants– up to $500
• Any equipment (or non-consumable items) purchased with the grant must be durable i.e. last over 12 months

Eligibility Criteria

• To be eligible for community grants, applicants must reside, be located and/or operate in the City of Canning. (Not for profit organisations, excluding sporting clubs, which have offices outside Canning but deliver services to Canning residents may apply). All applicants must be able to demonstrate the benefit to the Canning community. The following are eligible for the outlined grant levels:
  • Individuals and non-incorporated groups.
  • Not-for Profit organisations.
  • Government and Not-for-Profit kindergartens, primary and secondary schools.
• Eligible items for support include:
  • Purchase of equipment available for ongoing use by the Canning community.
  • Fees for professional services hired for the activity (e.g. workshop presenters, contractors/casuals working only on the specific activity proposed).
  • Costs specific to the activity (e.g. venue hire).
  • Project administration costs (e.g. postage), and
  • Advertising, promotional supplies (e.g. signage, flyers, advertising).

Assessment Criteria

Your application will be assessed against how well it meets all of the following criteria: 

• Community need.
• Planning and management.
• Value for money, and
• Ability to assist in delivering the Strategic Community Plan.

For more information, visit City of Canning.