What is the Litchfield Council Community Grants Scheme?
Council's Community Grants Scheme aims to support community projects and activities which address local needs, strengthen community relationships, build social inclusion and environmental sustainability, and enhance the well-being of Litchfield residents.
To align with these aims, the Scheme will support applications that fit with Council's Strategic Plan 2022-25, five priority areas.
There are three types of Community Grants available
- Annual Community Grants (up to $5,000)
- Community Initiative Grants (up to $500)
- Youth Development Grants (up to $500)
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Community Initiative Grants |
Open All Year Round (until funds are exhausted) |
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Youth Development Grants |
Open All Year Round (until funds are exhausted) |
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Sponsorship |
Requests are Open All Year for the following year's budget |
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Applications Open |
August 2023 |
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Applications Close |
September 2023 |
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Applications Assessments |
October 2023 |
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Notification |
October 2023 |
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Grant Distribution |
December 2023 |
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Information Session Council Chambers |
To be advised |
Grant amount up to $5,000
Annual Community Grants encourage new ideas, sustainable projects and activities, and build social cohesion while benefiting the Litchfield Community.
Annual Community Grants open in August 2023. Check back for more information.
The Community Initiatives programme provides flexibility for Council to provide funding at any time for capacity building activities within the Municipality, assist individuals representing the Litchfield area, or make donations to fundraising appeals for local, major national or international issues.
The total pool of funding will be set each year in the Council budget with individual grants/donations/sponsorships up to a value of $500.
Applications can be made at any time of year, but must identify a need and benefit to the Litchfield Community. Applications will be assessed under delegation by the Chief Executive Officer and reported to Council on a quarterly basis.
For eligibility and more information please download the guidelines and application form.
Council recognises the significant costs associated with travelling for sport and recreation competitions as well as other training and development opportunities. The aim of the Youth Development Grants are to:
• develop the knowledge, confidence and skills of youth
• provide opportunities for the youth to learn and develop the tools and skills required to assist them in their future endeavours
Applicants may apply for up to:
• $150 for NT opportunities
• $300 for Interstate opportunities
• $500 for International opportunities
For eligibility and more information please download the guidelines and application form.
For more information
To discuss your application or for any questions related to the Community Grants please contact Council's Community Development Program Leader on (08) 8983 0600 or email [email protected]