Community, sporting, cultural and service groups operating within the City of Karratha to deliver events, projects and services benefitting our community are invited to apply for the City’s Community Grants and Contribution Scheme.
The scheme provides financial assistance to eligible groups to help you continue your service to the community.
Applications are now open for Small Community Grants.
Please allow a minimum of 8 weeks for our team to process applications. Funding can only be allocated prior to events or projects commencing.
Contact the Grants Officer to discuss your project and request an application form on 9186 8555 or grants.officer@karratha.wa.gov.au.
What will be funded?
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.
What will not be funded?
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.
Who can apply?
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.
There are two main grant options available to individuals and groups that deliver projects, services or events that benefit the local community.
Small Community Grants ($0-$5,000)
Submissions for the small community grants are open.
Large Community Grants ($5,000-$50,000)
Large grants are currently closed. This was the first of two rounds this financial year.
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.
Recent Recipients
Large Grants
Round 1
2025-26
| Recipient Name | Project Title | Events Date | Funding Allocation |
| Baynton West Primary School (BWPS) P&C | BWPS Playground Upgrade Stage 3 Inclusion and Accessibility Focus | 2026 | $50,000 |
| Karratha Basketball Association | "Head in the game" Coach the coaches and Mental Wellbeing and Resilience for Development players, coaches and referees. | 2026 | $23,760 |
| Karratha Kangaroos Junior Rugby League | Karratha Kangaroos Junior Rugby League Gala Day & ANZAC Match | 16 May 2026 | $26,339 |
| Northern Swimming Assocication | 2026 Belt Up Country Pennants | 27 February - 1 March 2026 | $43,000 |
| RSPCA WA | RSPCA WA Community Action Day | 22 May 2026 | $12,616.33 |
| Swimming WA | Tri-Series 2026 | 6 - 11 July 2026 | $39,990 |
Small Grants
2025-26
| Recipient Name | Project Title | Events Date | Funding Allocation |
| WA Police Legacy | Police Legacy Ball 2025 | 9 August 2025 | $5,000 |
| Dampier Squash Club | FeNaClNG Tournament 2025 | 1 - 3 August 2025 | $5,000 |
| Karratha Football & Sporting Club Inc (Kats) | Ice Machine | $5,000 | |
| Point Samson Community Association | Day on the Green | 30 August 2025 | $5,000 |
| Minister Association of the West Pilbara | Carols by Glow Light | 7 December 2025 | $5,000 |
| Fishability | Trailer and signage | $5,000 | |
| Karratha Women's Place | Community Events | $5,000 | |
| Northwest Multicultural Association WA | Multicultural Festival | 25 October 2026 | $5,000 |
| West Pilbara Junior Cricket Association | WPJCA Junior Country Week 2026 | 5-9 January 2026 | $5,000 |
| Dampier Volunteer Fire and Rescue Service | Dampier VFRS Equipment storeroom upgrade | $3,200 | |
| Dampier Surf Life Saving Club Point Samson Outreach | New foam Nipper boards for Point Samson Nippers outreach group | $5,000 | |
| Dampier Junior Soccer Club Red Dogs | Dampier Junior Soccer Club – Red Dogs Unleashed Skills Clinics | $5,000 | |
| Basketball WA | Youth Sporting Pathway | $4,000 | |
| Karratha Netball Association | Youth Sporting Pathway | $1,000 | |
| Yaandina | Community Strong – Pathways to Wellbeing | $5,000 |
MoU
| Recipient Name | Project Title | Term | Funding Allocation (Per Year) |
| Dampier Community Association | Major Events: Art Awards, Beachside Markets, Photography Awards, Sunset Movies, Quill Quest | 2025-2026 2026-2027 2027-2028 | $101,500 |