Large and small grants

Proposals that will be considered under the Community Grants and Contributions Scheme may include:   

• Planning and operating costs to deliver a specific event or project. These costs might include advertising and marketing, facility or venue hire, fees and charges, stationery and printing, or signage.  

• Building maintenance, refurbishments or facility upgrades. These costs may include installing solar panels to improve energy performance of buildings, re-painting, improving landscaping or gardens, replacing old furniture and white goods, or installing security systems. 

• Flights, accommodation, and fees to bring facilitators or coaches to the City to provide skills development and training opportunities. 

• Support to undertake specific training/development (capped at $1000 per individual). 

Eligible projects include community events, functions, tradeshows, expos or conferences, and community and public art projects. 

The City is not able to provide funding for:  

• Deficit funding of an organisation. 

• Events or projects that have already been delivered or for costs that have already been incurred. 

• Any costs associated with the purchasing or supply of alcohol or associated licenses. 

• Ongoing operational wages/salaries of a group, organisation or association. 

• Applicants with outstanding acquittals or debts with the City of Karratha. 

• Religious ceremonies.  

Applications are invited from groups operating within the City of Karratha to deliver projects, services or events benefitting the local community.  

Applicants must be recognised as a not-for-profit, incorporated body or a registered charity within the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission. 

If you are an individual or non-incorporated organisation you will need to partner with a registered organisation and apply via an auspice arrangement. 

Your application must include your current Australian Business Number (ABN) and a current certificate of incorporation.

Religious groups and organisations may apply for funding for community-based initiatives, providing all other eligibility criteria are met. 

For-profit and government organisations are ineligible to apply under the Scheme. 

Submissions for the small community grants have now closed, as budget has been allocated for 24/25.

The City is reviewing with anticipation to reopen the grant for 25/26. 

Large Grants are now open. Future rounds will be advertised through our website and social media platforms.

 Large grants are open from 1 December and will close 17 February.

Groups can apply for up to $50,000 (ex GST) per year for established community events or activities run annually. 

If you would like further information about our large community grants, please email grants.officer@karratha.wa.gov.au or call 9186 8555.