To provide financial assistance to community groups to build an engaged and vibrant community that delivers benefits to the local community and the local economy.
Funding Rounds 2026-27
Round 1
- Applications Open: Monday 27 July 2026
- Applications Close: Friday 4 September 2026 (5:00pm)
- Notification of Outcome: Friday 18 September 2026
Round 2
- Applications Open: Monday 11 January 2027
- Applications Close: Friday 5 February 2027 (5.00pm)
- Notification of Outcome: Friday 5 March 2027
Who can apply?
Eligible applicants can be either an individual/club/organisation or business.
Ineligible organisations/individuals include:
- an organisation/individual (or individual associated with an organisation) who has failed to acquit previous Shire of Pingelly funding; or
- an organisation/individual (or individual associated with an organisation) who has already received the maximum allocation of funding from the Community & Events Grant Scheme in the same financial year.
Target Areas
Grant available is for undertaking projects and programs within the Shire of Pingelly or that provide benefit to residents and visitors of the Shire of Pingelly. Projects will be expected to meet a target area identified within the Shire's Community Strategic Plan, and include, but are not limited to the following areas:
- Public Events
- Capacity Building
- Supporting Young People
- Supporting Elderly
- Health & Wellbeing
- Cultural Diversity & Inclusion
- Developing & Attracting Art Projects
- Community Strength & Cohesion
- Promote Heritage & Tourism
- Activate Local Businesses
What can I apply for?
Applications must be from an eligible applicant and be for no more than $5,000 in any single financial year. Funding will support up to 75% of the total project cost. In-kind services and volunteer labour are eligible components of the total project cost.
Assessment
Applications will be assessed according to:
- The level of community benefit.
- The extent to which the project addresses an evidenced need.
- Long-term sustainability.
- Partnerships, collaborations, community engagement, and involvement.
- Capacity to deliver the project.
- Appropriateness of the project budget and financial information.
Highly Regarded Projects
Projects that contribute to the following outcomes may receive additional consideration:
- Encouraging tourism and increasing visitation.
- Activating local businesses and main streets.
- Improving, conserving, and promoting local heritage.
Application Process
- Contact the Community Development Officer to discuss your project and eligibility.
- Read the Community & Events Grant Scheme Guidelines.
- Complete the application form and submit all required supporting documentation before the closing date.
- Applications are assessed against the Community & Events Grant Policy.
- Successful applicants will be notified in writing and may be required to enter into a funding agreement.
- Successful applicants must complete an acquittal within 30 days of project completion.
Downloads
2026-2027 Community & Events Grant Scheme Guidelines
2026-2027 Community & Events Grant Scheme Acquittal
Contact Details:
Community Development Officer – Amy Rankin
Phone: (08) 9887 1066
Email: amy.rankin@pingelly.wa.gov.au
