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Community Funding Program

The Community Funding Program provides financial support to incorporated community groups to conduct projects, programs, events or activities that benefit the City of Joondalup community.

The program provides two levels of funding, with large grants (greater than $10,000) offered annually and small grants ($10,000 and lower) offered bi-annually.

Eligibility criteria

All applications for the Community Funding Program must meet the following criteria:

  • The project, program, event or activity that funding is being sought for must benefit or service the City of Joondalup community.
  • The project, program, event or activity must align with one or more of the Community Funding Program Priorities.
  • The project, program, event or activity has NOT received financial support through another funding program from the City within the same financial year.
  • The applicant must be incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act 2015 (or other Australian State Government Incorporations Act).

Funding priorities

Applicants must address at least one of the four funding priorities:

  • Strengthen Community Participation
  • Encourage Connected Communities
  • Promote Healthy and Active Lifestyles
  • Build Resilient and Sustainable Communities

How to apply

The Community Funding Program 2024/25 Round 1 funding is now open, and closes on Friday 30 August 2024, 5pm.

Applications are submitted online via SmartyGrants, and can only be made when funding rounds are open. Applicants must first contact the program administrator to discuss the project, program, event or activity before submitting an application.

Please read the Community Funding Program Guidelines (available to download below) for full program details. For more information, please contact the Fund Administrator on 9400 4918 or via email.

Grant writing sessions for community funding

The City held two grant writing and funding information sessions to provide more information about the Community Funding Program as well as how to write a great grant application. If you missed the sessions but would still like more information, please contact the Fund Administrator on 9400 4918 or via email.

Arts Development Scheme

Junkyard Orchestra performing at the Kambarang Concert

Apply for up to $50,000 to deliver a performing arts project within the City

At the City of Joondalup, we’re committed to presenting a vibrant array of cultural events each year, from music concerts to large-scale festivals, art exhibitions and more. In addition to our annual program, we are proud to offer a significant funding opportunity for external arts organisations to bring their performance or activation to our region via our Arts Development Scheme.

The Arts Development Scheme is designed to bolster the performing arts sector in our region, with up to $50,000 in monetary support available for professional artists and arts organisations to bring a performing arts project to our local audiences.

Applications for the 2024 Arts Development Scheme have now closed.

Key dates

  • 2024 application window: Monday 5 August 2024 – Sunday 8 September 2024
  • Assessment period: September – November 2024
  • Shortlisted candidates notified of outcome: December 2024
  • Funding awarded: January 2025
  • 2025 application window: August 2025 – September 2025

Who can apply?

To be eligible for funding under the Arts Development Scheme, the applying artist or arts organisation must be either:

  • A recognised legal entity with an Australian Business Number (ABN), such as an incorporated body, company, or trust; OR
  • An independent professional performing arts practitioner or non-legal entity, such as an artist collective, which has sought the services of an incorporated body (sponsor) to auspice the project on their behalf

The following entities are NOT eligible for funding:

  • Government departments or agencies
  • Amateur groups such as hobbyist choirs or dance groups that do not pay their performers

These groups are encouraged to enquire about the City’s Community Funding Program instead.

What sort of projects are suitable for funding?

All projects must be delivered within the City of Joondalup, providing opportunities for engagement with the local community.

The project’s primary medium should focus on the performing arts, such as theatre, dance and movement, spoken word, music, puppetry or circus arts. Film, multi-media, projection, and electronic arts projects will be considered where they can demonstrate how they engage the community in participatory arts experiences. Applications incorporating emerging, hybrid or other art forms are welcomed if there is a substantial performing arts component.

How do I apply?

  1. Read the Information Pack linked below for the full terms and conditions of the funding.
  2. Schedule a chat with the City’s Community Arts Officer to discuss your application.
  3. Return to this webpage during the application window to complete your submission.

View Arts Development Scheme Information Pack

To stay updated on arts opportunities and events, sign up for the City’s Arts in Focus eNewsletter.

Pictured: The Junkyard Orchestra performing at the Kambarang Concert at Penistone Park in Greenwood.

Corporate Sponsorship Program

The City of Joondalup has a strategic vision to become a bold, creative and prosperous City on the global stage. In achieving this vision, the City recognises the importance of attracting and supporting events and programs that deliver economic benefit to the region and contribute to a vibrant and dynamic community atmosphere.

Through the Corporate Sponsorship Program, the City is able to provide support to external organisations that are assisting the City to achieve its strategic vision by delivering events, programs and activities within the region.

The City’s Sponsorship Program aims to achieve the following objectives:

  • Attracting, hosting or supporting a wide range of events, programs and activities that enhance the liveability of the City for the community and promote Joondalup as a destination for visitors to the region
  • Providing positive exposure for the City’s brand and image locally and regionally
  • Providing support to local organisations, community groups and clubs
  • Stimulating economic development and providing benefits to local businesses
  • Increasing visitors to the region
  • Creating long-term value to the City, its residents and/or businesses by building sustainable partnerships or relationships
  • Ensuring that all agreements entered into provide an adequate return on investment by overseeing and managing the corporate sponsorship program, process and outcomes

Applications must meet the program eligibility and criteria as listed in the guidelines and an application should be submitted prior to the event, program or activity date.

If you are holding an event that will engage and benefit the local community, the City may be able to help you promote your event.

For further information contact the City’s Strategic Marketing and Sponsorship Officer.

Approved Sponsorship 2022-2023

Listed below are all the sponsorships approved through the Corporate Sponsorship Program in the 2022 – 2023 financial year.

897FM $10,000.00
Australian Dancing Society WA Branch: Night of Starts National Dancesport Championship 2023 $3,000.00
Big Kid Events: Food Truck Fiesta 2022-2023 $3,000.00
Bowling Australia: National Bowling Championships 2023 $35,000.00
Cancer Council WA: Relay for Life 2022 $3,000.00
CCSRA:  Warwick Senators NBL1 Season 2022-2023 and U16 Basketball Australia National Championships 2023 $20,000.00
Community Vision Australia: Art Exhibition $3,000.00
ECU Student Guild: Multicultural Festival 2022 $1,000.00
Joondalup Athletics Centre: Lane Sponsor 2022-2023 $300.00
Joondalup Christmas Lunch 2022 $3,000.00
Kingsley Football Club: 20th Anniveray Bali Bombings Legends Game 2022 $5,000.00
Lions Club of Duncraig: Australia Day Breakfast 2023 $3,000.00
Masters Swimming WA: Mullaloo Mile and National Open Water Championships 2022 $5,000.00
Motion by the Ocean: Art on the Move $3,725.00
MSWA Ocean Ride 2022 $5,000.00
NBL1 Final Series 2023 $35,000.00
Oceanpaddler: WA Race Week 2022 $9,950.00
Sorrento Tennis Club: Junior Hardcourt Tournament  and 10’s Event 2023 $2,500.00
Sweet Melodies: Navrang 2023 $7,000.00
Swimming WA: Open Water Swim Series Round 6 @ Mullaloo and Round 8 @ Sorrento $10,000.00
Team XTR Tri Club Inc: Triathlon Series 2022-2023 $15,000.00
Telethon Community Cinemas 2022-2023 $10,000.00
True North Church: Heathridge Carols in the Park 2022 $20,000.00
United Nations Youth WA Evatt Trophy Competition 2022 $700.00
Wanneroo Basketball Association: Joondalup Wolves NBL 1 Season 2022-2023 $20,000.00
Total value of sponsorship provided by the City $233,175.00

For details regarding previous financial year sponsorship commitments, please refer to the City’s annual reports .

Community development grants

The Community Funding Program provides financial support to incorporated community groups to conduct projects, programs, events or activities that benefit the City of Joondalup community.

More information on the Community Funding Program.

Grants and Funding (Sport and Recreation)

The City recognises that funding can significantly boost the delivery of programs and activities for your club. Subscribe to the City’s Clubs in Focus eNewsletter to be notified of upcoming funding opportunities.

Individual grants

KidSport – assistance to contribute towards the cost of registration fees for children to participate in sport and recreation clubs.

Local Sporting Champions – The Junior Sporting Achievement Grant is no longer offered. Sport Australia offers financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.

Club grants

Please note that the Sports Development Program funding has ceased. Sport and Recreation Clubs are eligible to apply for the City’s revised Community Funding Program.

Facility grants

Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund – assistance for local clubs to develop or upgrade sporting or recreation infrastructure.

Club Funded Facility Upgrades – for local sporting clubs looking to do a facility project at their own cost.

The City’s Sport and Recreation team can also assist your club in identifying and applying for external grants.

KidSport

KidSport is being administered by the City in partnership with the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries making it possible for more Western Australian children to participate in community sport and recreation. Sport and recreation builds stronger, healthier, happier and safer communities.

Eligible families can receive subsidies of up to $300.00 for each child to go towards local club registration fees.

For further information contact the City’s Sport and Recreation team on 9400 4000 or via email

Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund and Club Night Lights Program

The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) are funding programs offered by the State Government to assist in the development of basic sporting infrastructure with a focus on increasing physical activity in the community.

The CSRFF program and CNLP represents a partnership opportunity for community organisations to work with the City of Joondalup and the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries; each contributing one third to the total project cost.

COMMUNITY SPORTING AND RECREATION FACILITIES FUND (CSRFF)

Types of projects that may be eligible for CSRFF funding include:

  • New playing surfaces – courts and synthetic surfaces
  • Change rooms and toilets
  • Sport storage

Clubroom meeting room, kitchen, offices and viewing areas are considered to have a minimal impact on physical activity and are considered a low priority. Resurfacing of existing sports surfaces are considered the responsibility of the asset owner and are a low priority.

Exclusions

Examples of projects which will not be considered for CSRFF funding include:

  • Development of privately owned facilities (eligible projects are required to be located on crown land or land owned by a local government authority)
  • Arts, music, craft and non-physical recreation facilities
  • Recurring maintenance or operating costs of existing facilities
  • Projects that clubs cannot demonstrate the financial capacity to comfortably fund one third of the estimated cost
  • Purchase of land, landscaping, car parks, access roads, playgrounds, bikeways or pathways
  • Non-land based facilities
  • Non-fixed equipment
  • Fixed sports specific equipment (eg. scoreboards)
  • Facilities or fixtures for the purpose of serving alcohol
  • Projects that do not meet the relevant Australian Standards and Construction Codes including access requirements for persons with disabilities

CLUB NIGHT LIGHTS PROGRAM (CNLP)

The CNLP is for funding sports floodlighting projects only. Types of projects that may be eligible for CNLP funding include:

  • Provide floodlighting to community training and/or local match play standard where existing facilities do not meet training standard
  • Replace aging metal-halide floodlighting with energy efficient LED floodlighting to community training and/or community match play standard
  • Power upgrades directly linked to the development of lighting

Exclusions

Examples of projects which will not be considered for CNLP funding include:

  • Non-floodlighting infrastructure
  • Non-fixed floodlighting
  • Development of privately owned facilities
  • Recurring maintenance or operating costs of existing facilities
  • Purchase of land
  • Projects that clubs cannot demonstrate the financial capacity to comfortably fund one third of the estimated cost
  • Projects that do not meet the relevant Australian Standards and Construction Codes

Clubs have an opportunity to submit an Expression of Interest form in February each year for the CSRFF and CNLP summer small and forward planning grant rounds. Clubs also have an opportunity to submit a form for the CSRFF and CNLP winter small grant round in July each year. An Expression of Interest form must be submitted to the City for assessment to determine eligibility for both funding programs.

Projects that are agreed by Council and are successful in CSRFF or CNLP grant funding, will be constructed/installed by the City in line with standard specifications. Prior to construction commencing, the club will be required to sign a funding agreement that details the one third contribution that is to be paid to the City for the work and outlines the payment terms.