Community Funding Program

Environmental Development Fund

The Environmental Development Fund focuses on providing funding to enhance community participation and understanding of environmental issues. Types of environmental initiatives eligible include native gardens, installation of bicycle parking, fauna and flora monitoring and research and environmental education activities.
For further information contact the Environmental Development Coordinator on 9400 4253.

Sport & Recreation Development Fund

The Sport & Recreation Development Fund aims to extend and support the level of participation in physical activity within the community as well as increasing the number and variety of sport and recreational opportunities.
For further information contact the City’s Recreation Development Officer on 9400 4210.

Community Services Fund

The Community Services Fund aims to promote and support community-based initiatives which encourage the involvement and interaction of youth with their community, foster a positive image of youth in the community, involve seniors in active involvement in their community through local responses to their needs and provide services for marginalised members of the community. Initiatives have a clear practical outcome and are sustainable at their completion.
For further information contact the Community Development Officer on 9400 4315.

Culture & Arts Development Fund

The Culture & Arts Development Fund aims to encourage skills development, extend participation and the number of cultural activities and opportunities within the community, and to develop an increased understanding and appreciation of artistic activities within the community.
For further information contact the Arts Project Officer on 9400 4927.