2026-2027 Community Grants Scheme - Round 1

Applications are now open for Round 1 of the 2026-2027 Community Grants Scheme. If you're a sporting club, community group or local not-for-profit organisation - apply now!

Background

The Southern Limestone Coast Council Community Grants Scheme is a fantastic opportunity for community groups to develop projects and events that enhance community well-being and increase participation in social and leisure activities across the district.

Council provides financial assistance to community, sporting and not-for-profit organisations to:

Support the provision of programs and services which respond to an identified community need,
Contribute to the building of a stronger community, and
Align with Council’s Strategic Objectives.

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants must:	Ineligible applicants include:
Be based within the Southern Limestone Coast Council or must be affiliated with, or service clients within the Local Government Area; Not have access to substantial alternative sources of income such as gate charges or similar; and Be incorporated not-for-profit organisations or unincorporated not-for-profit organisations, auspiced/sponsored by an incorporated organisation.	Individuals; Charitable organisations; Political Organisations; Commercial Organisations (For Profit); Government Agencies; Federal or State funded initiatives; Request by organisations raising funds on behalf of another organisation; or Organisations who have not completed the acquittal process for previous Southern Limestone Coast Council funding.

What Funding is Available?

Sporting Clubs

Option 1: Up to $5,000 (50% Council contribution and 50% applicant contribution)
Option 2: Up to $3,000 (75% Council contribution and 25% applicant contribution)

Community Groups

Option 1: Up to $5,000 (50% Council contribution and 50% applicant contribution)
Option 2: Up to $3,000 (75% Council contribution and 25% applicant contribution)

Community Participation

Up to $500 (100% Council contribution and 0% applicant contribution)

Find Out More Before Applying

Applicants are encouraged to read the Application Pack and Guidelines and the Community Funding Support Policy prior to applying.

Council staff are also available should applicants require assistance with the application process or to check eligibility. Please contact the Principal Office on (08) 8721 0444 or info@slcc.sa.gov.au.

How to Apply

Electronic submission via the Round One Application Form below
Attachment of a completed Round One Application Form emailed to info@slcc.sa.gov.au
Return hard copy Round One Application Form and supporting documentation to a Council office:
- Principal Office at 324 Commercial Street West / PO Box 724, Mount Gambier
- Port MacDonnell Community Complex at 5-7 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell

Hard copy Application Forms and Application Pack and Guidelines are also available at Council's Principal Office at 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier.

Applications close 5:00pm Friday 11 September 2026.