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.
The policy and guidelines will be available for download soon.
Contact the Grants Officer to discuss your project and request an application form on 9186 8555 or grants.officer@karratha.wa.gov.au.
There are six main grant options available to individuals and groups that deliver projects, services or events that benefit the local community.
Youth Participation Sponsorship (Up to $1,000 per applicant)
Funding is available year-round. Applications must be received 2 weeks before the event/activity.
The Youth Participation Sponsorship is designed to recognise Young People that have been highlighted as exceptional in their chosen Sport, Arts, STEM, or Cultural endeavours. The sponsorship provides funds to assist in the cost of travel and accommodation associated with their attendance at Regional, State, National, or international training, competitions, or representative events. Applicants must supply evidence from the relevant State Sporting Association or Peak Body of invitation or selection.
Placemaking Grant (Up to $1,000 per application)
Funding is available year-round. Applications must be received 2 weeks before project start date.
The Placemaking Grant is designed to create opportunities for small but meaningful improvements to public community spaces. These activities could include street art, community beautification, outdoor street furniture, place activations, or community planting activities. The intent is to support the design and delivery of small community led projects that enhance civic engagement and provide community benefit by improving overall aesthetics or amenity of the project area.
Community Support Grant (Up to $5,000 per application)
Funding is available year-round. Applications must be received a minimum of 6 weeks before the event/activity.
The Community Support Grant provides support for organisations to deliver initiatives designed to enhance community participation with a strong focus on building community capability and cohesion.
Funding will be prioritised for projects that:
- Contribute to community safety, improved health and well-being, community connection, or positively impact the natural environment
- Delivering initiatives, events and activities, targeted at building the platform of underrepresented groups
- Youth development initiatives that build capacity and support leadership
- Deliver community arts, sports, or cultural events and activities
- Assist organisations to deliver their services, improve organisational capacity and sustainability, or support their members and volunteers
Community Activity Grant (Up to $25,000 per financial year)
Round 1-closes 31 March for projects that commence after 1 July
Round 2-closes 31 August for projects that commence after 1 January
Multi-year funding considered up to 3 consecutive years. Maximum of $75,000 for multi-year projects.
The Community Activity Grant provides support for the delivery of projects and initiatives that demonstrate wide community impact in line with the goals of the City of Karratha Council Plan. These initiatives should strengthen or improve social, cultural, recreational, or environmental outcomes through events, activities, or programs.
Community Facility Improvement Grant (Up to $25,000 per application)
Round 1-closes 31 March for projects that commence after 1 July
Multi-year funding considered up to 3 consecutive years. Maximum of $75,000 for multi-year projects.
The Community Facilities Improvement Grant provides funding to eligible organisations to develop new or improve existing community facilities within the City of Karratha. Funding supports projects that create, enhance, or upgrade facilities where people can participate in community, cultural, sporting, and environmental activities. The grant aims to strengthen community participation, capability, and cohesion by improving access to quality community infrastructure. Projects must be completed within 12 months from date of approval.
In-Kind and Venue Support Grant (In-Kind)
In-kind support is available year-round. Applications must be received a minimum of 6 weeks before project start date.
Eligible applicants are able to receive support up to 3 times per financial year for different activities.
The In-Kind and Venue Support Grant provides support to eligible entities through the provision of in-kind services and/or equipment, or the waiving of venue hire fees. Support is provided for activities that encourage healthy lifestyles and physical activity, supports inclusion of diverse and underrepresented groups, and improves connections amongst our community members.
In-kind support can include:
- City owned or managed facility venue hire fee.
- City owned equipment.
- Services offered by the City.
Recent Recipients
Small Grants
| 2026-27 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient Name | Project Title | Events Date | Funding Allocation |
| WA Police Legacy | Police Legacy Soiree | 8 August 2026 | $5,000 |
| Karratha Netball Association | 3 x Youth Sporting Pathway | $3,000 | |
| Karratha Bikers Association | Father’s Day Car, Bike & 4WD Show | 6 September 2026 | $5,000 |
| Evolved Boxing and Fitness | Building Accredited Boxing Coaches in Wickham | $4,380 | |
| Northwest Multicultural Association | Multicultural Festival 2026 | 26 September 2026 | $5,000 |
| 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 | |
| Karratha Swimming Club | North West Open | 20-23 March 2026 | $5,000 |
| Karratha United Sporting Club | Karratha Coaching Capacity Program (Football West C-Class Course) | $5,000 | |
| Variety WA | Variety WA 4WD Adventure | $5,000 | |
| Welcome Lotteries House | Digital Signage | $4,274.95 | |
| Mission to Seafarers Dampier | Security Screen Upgrade | $5,000 | |
| Karratha District Junior Soccer Association | KSA Match Official Equipment & Club Branding Project | $4,600 | |
| Karratha Mountain Bike Club | Growing Inclusive Mountain Biking Through Equipment Renewal | $4,998 | |
| Filipino Community in Karratha Incorporated | Celebration of 128th Philippines Independence Day Event | 20 June 2026 | $4,6399.99 |
| Karratha Community Garden | Karratha Community Garden 2026 Season | $4,881.30 | |
| Karratha Hockey Association | Northwest Hockey Championships | August 2026 | $1623.60 |
| Karratha BMX | 8 x Sporting Pathway | July 2026 | $8,000 |
| Dampier Squash Club | FeNaClNG Tournament 2026 | 31 July – 2 August 2026 | $3,720 |
| YOH Fest | YOH Fest (Youth on Health Festival): Pilbara Heats | August 2026 | $2,000 |
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 |
| Round 2 2025-26 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Recipient Name | Project Title | Event Date | Funding Allocation |
| Dampier Sharks Football Club | Dampier Sharks Football Club - Upgrades | $10,089.20 | |
| Nickol Bay Speedway | Nickol Bay Speedway 2026 FeNaClNG Event | 31 July – 1 August 2026 | $10,395.10 |
| North Pilbara Football League | North Pilbara Football League - HUDL Package | $12,400 | |
| Pilbara Disability Network | International Day of People With Disability 2026 | December 2026 | $17,666 |
| Pilbara Mesquite Management Committee Inc | Pull out a Weed – Plant a Seed | 2026 | $25,682.80 |
| Reef Sisters | Reef Sisters Ocean Safety, Skills and Community Initiative | 2026 | $9,660 |
| Royal Life Saving WA | Karratha Swimming and Water Safety Project: Multicultural and Disability Inclusion | 2026/2027 | $48,000 |
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 |