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About the Community Funding Program
The Shire has recently updated its Community Grants Program, which is now called the Community Funding Program. If you're a regular applicant, you may notice some changes—so please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. We're happy to help guide you through the process.
Shire of Mundaring’s Community Funding Program supports local groups through initiatives that benefit both members and the wider community. Refreshed in response to community feedback and aligned with the Council Plan 2024-2034, the program features a streamlined application process, quicker assessment, improved funding access, and now operates on a rolling basis, with applications accepted year-round until the financial year's allocated budget is fully expended.
Funding is available for a variety of projects, from local events and creative initiatives to youth representation, with priority given to proposals that align with the Council Plan’s key goals. Before applying, review the Community Funding Program Guidelines for information on available grants, eligibility criteria, and applicant responsibilities.
For any enquiries, contact the Grants Officer at cgo@mundaring.wa.gov.au or (08) 9290 6628.
Community Grant Types
The Shire offers grants through two funding streams:
Community Event Grants, consisting of the following three grant types:
- Community-wide events
- Significant milestone events
- Group events
Community Impact Grants, consisting of the following three grant types:
- Community programs
- Community group resourcing
- Youth travel
Community Event Grants
| Grant type |
Types of activity funded |
Grant value |
| Community-wide events |
• Fetes
• Festivals
• Markets
• Sporting/recreational carnivals
• Exhibitions
• Small performances
|
Up to $5000 |
|
Significant milestone events
|
Significant milestone events (10 years or more)
that involve the broader community
|
Up to $3000 |
| Group events |
• Volunteer member recognition
• Celebration of an achievement
• Anniversary fundraisers
|
Up to $1000 |
Examples of eligible costs
• Entertainment
• Security and crowd control |
• Hire of equipment
• Event insurance costs |
• Catering
• Training related costs |
• Presenters / speakers
• Event marketing and promotion |
Recommended application timing
Grants operate on a rolling basis, meaning applications are accepted year-round until the allocated budget for the financial year is fully spent.
Year-Round Availability
• Open all year: You can apply at any time, but early submission is wise.
• No fixed deadline: Grants close once funds are exhausted, not on a set date.
Financial Year Budgeting
• Funding resets annually: Budgets typically refresh on 1 July with the new financial year.
• First come, first served: Once the yearly allocation is used up, applications may pause until the next cycle.
To help you plan ahead, it is important to note that assessment processes vary depending on the type of grant and the amount you intend to apply for.
For amounts over $3000 the Grants Selection Committee will review the application. All significant milestone event grant applications, regardless of value, will also be presented to the Grant Selection Committee for approval.
Key dates
As a general guide note:
• Grants under $3000: Allow a six-week lead time to secure funding for your activity
• Youth travel grants: Apply at least one month prior to your activity
• Community event grants: For a community-wide event grant over $3000, factor in a minimum six-week process
Community Impact Grants
| Grant type |
Types of activity funded |
Grant value |
| Community programs |
• Arts and culture
• Health and wellbeing
• Conservation and environmental sustainability
• Sports and recreation
• Community activities
|
Groups up to $3000
Arts and culture individual artists
up to $1500
|
|
Community group resourcing
|
• Equipment
• Minor capital upgrades
• Promotional material
• Training
• Public liability insurance to establish an
incorporated group
|
Up to $2500 |
| Youth travel |
• Sport and recreation
• Science
• Technology
• Arts
• Community service
• Culture
• Environment
|
Regional/remote WA
$200
Interstate
$400
International
$600
|
Examples of eligible costs
• Venue hire
• Presenters / speakers
• Activity resources
• Catering
• Marketing and promotion |
• Musical instruments
• First aid kits
• Barbecues
• Toys and books
• Laptop computer |
• Clubroom carpet replacement
• Installation of CCTV
• Development of websites
• Production of brochures
• Supportive volunteer training |
• 50% of total cost of Public
Liability Insurance
• Travel for young people
representing their club
at state, national or
international level
|
Recommended application timing
Grants operate on a rolling basis, meaning applications are accepted year-round until the allocated budget for the financial year is fully spent.
Year-Round Availability
• Open all year: You can apply at any time, but early submission is wise.
• No fixed deadline: Grants close once funds are exhausted, not on a set date.
Financial Year Budgeting
• Funding resets annually: Budgets typically refresh on 1 July with the new financial year.
• First come, first served: Once the yearly allocation is used up, applications may pause until the next cycle.
To help you plan ahead, it is important to note that assessment processes vary depending on the type of grant and the amount you intend to apply for.
For amounts over $3000 the Grants Selection Committee will review the application. All significant milestone event grant applications, regardless of value, will also be presented to the Grant Selection Committee for approval.
Key dates
As a general guide note:
• Grants under $3000: Allow a six-week lead time to secure funding for your activity
• Youth travel grants: Apply at least one month prior to your activity
• Community event grants: For a community-wide event grant over $3000, factor in a minimum six-week process