Funding for community led projects, events and creative initiatives that bring people together, activate places, strengthen local identity and build a vibrant, inclusive Shire of Harvey.
Amount Available Up to $5,000 per round, per applicant.
Round 1 - 1 May 2026 - For project and event delivery occurring between Aug 2026 and May 2027.
What we're aiming to achieve
• Strengthen social connection and community participation.
• Increase local vibrancy through events, activities and activation.
• Enhance the amenity, character and use of community spaces.
• Celebrate arts, culture and heritage and increase access to creative experiences.
• Build local capacity through volunteering, partnerships and community leadership.
Typical examples
• Community events and festivals; inclusive celebrations and activities.
• Workshops, exhibitions, performances, public art and creative programs.
• Place activation activities (e.g. popups, temporary installations, way finding, small improvements that invite use).
• Projects that improve belonging, inclusion, participation or local pride.
Specific grant conditions
• Applicants may apply for funding for a one-off event or for a program of events or activities.
• Applicants may submit multiple applications per round; however, only one application per organisation will be approved.
Click here to view the Guidelines on the Shire of Harvey website.
Conditions that apply to all grants
• Initiatives must contribute to the outcomes of the Shire of Harvey Council Plan 2025 - 2035.
• Initiatives must benefit residents within the Shire of Harvey.
• Applications showing strong collaboration, multiple funding sources, and/or significant volunteer or cash contributions will be more competitive.
• Funding cannot be used retrospectively (approval must be received before the project begins).
• Applicants must discuss their project with the Shire’s Grants Coordinator prior to submitting an application to ensure alignment with priorities and guidelines.
• All previous Shire grant funding must be acquitted before an additional application can be submitted.
• If funding is being sought for works on a Shire owned facility, applicants must first complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) process and obtain permission to apply for this fund. To begin the EOI process, please contact the Shire of Harvey to request the Letter of Intent template.
• Applicants must submit their application via the SmartyGrants portal within a grant funding round no later than 4.30pm, Friday 05 June 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted.
• Applicants must have the appropriate insurance and licenses to conduct the relevant work.
• Applicants are required to obtain all appropriate permits, consents or approvals, including but not limited to those required by the Shire’s planning, building, health and/or recreation departments. Funding may be
withdrawn, withheld, or may need to be returned in full to the Shire if the necessary steps are not taken to meet this condition.
• Applicants for the grants must be incorporated or auspiced by an incorporated association. The incorporated organisation will be responsible for receiving and managing the funds. Funds will be paid directly to the bank account of the incorporated organisation. It is the responsibility of the incorporated organisation and the applicant to negotiate and agree upon the conditions of the auspicing arrangement.
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