Community Support Grant - Contributions 2025

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Community Support Grant Application Round

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Before you start

West Wimmera Shire Council is committed to working in partnership with the community to encourage, develop and support community-based organisations and the wide range of quality recreational, cultural, social and business group initiatives they undertake, to form a positive contribution to the West Wimmera Shire and strengthen the development of a supported, cohesive community.

Each financial year, Council provides financial assistance to community-based organisations to support the provision of programs and services which benefit the West Wimmera Shire community and are in accordance with Council’s plans and strategies.

The following streams are available under this grant:

(A) Community Support Contribution recipients

  • Council approved, not for profit incorporated organisations that promote the interests of the community.


Things to know:

  • Council will consider a financial contribution to eligible organisations, upon application. If approved by Council eligible associations are encouraged to apply on an annual basis if assistance is required.
  • To be considered for the annual allocation, eligible associations must apply for Community Support Contribution via the WWSC (West Wimmera Shire Council) SmartyGrants Portal.
  • Applications open annually on the first Monday in March and close the last Friday in March.
  • All applications received will be submitted to Council at its May meeting for consideration.
  • Granting of the contribution is at the discretion of Council in accordance with the program and eligibility criteria.
  • Council will provide the grant funds to approved applicants no later than 30 September of each year.
  • Additional to this funding organisations may apply for other Community Grants as per the applicable guidelines.
  • Council may consider written applications from approved Community Support Contribution groups (or similar not for profit organisations) experiencing hardship, for funding in addition to the approved annual allocations. Submissions must be received by 31 December of each year for consideration at the February Council meeting.

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Applicant Details

Must be an Australian phone number. 
Must be an email address. 
The ABN provided will be used to look up the following information.
Click Lookup above to check that you have entered the ABN correctly.
Australian Business Register Information
ABN
Entity name
ABN status
Entity type
Goods & Services Tax (GST)
DGR Endorsed
ATO Charity Type
More information
ACNC Registration
Tax Concessions
Main business location
Must be an ABN. 
Is the organisation registered for GST? * Required
Response required.
Have you read and understood the Community Support Grant Guidelines and eligibility requirements? * Required
Response required.

Community Support Contribution

Community Support Contribution recipients

Who can apply for this stream? Council approved, not for profit incorporated organisations that promote the interests of the community.

  • Applicants may contact the Community Development team to discuss their application prior to applying.
  • Applicant is notified when the application is received by Council.
  • Applicants may not receive the full amount requested.
  • Council reserves the right to provide contributions without application in the case of recovery operations during or after a catastrophic emergency event.
What is the total financial support you are requesting in this application?
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        Does your organisation have Public and Products Liability Insurance * Required
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          Declaration

          • I certify that to the best of my knowledge the statements made in this application are true.
          • I am authorised by my group/organisation to complete this form and I agree that:
          • the statements made in this application are true
          • All evidence of insurances paid are included in this application
          • I have read and understood the Community Support Grant Guidelines.
          I agree to the above * Required
          Response required.
          Must be an Australian phone number.