The Town of Cambridge makes funding grants available for a number of diverse community and other projects.

Financial Assistance to Community Organisations

Purpose: for the provision of worthwhile services, support and programs within the Town of Cambridge.

Eligibility: community-based organisations and groups.

Grant: financial assistance for either one-off establishment grants or a grant or donation to assist with service provision and/or purchase of minor equipment.

Amount: $12,000 on the 2008/2000 Budget

Applications are now being received and will close on Friday, 19 September 2008.

Click on the link to download an application form

Click on the link to download the information and grant details

Financial Assistance for Individual Achievement

Purpose: to offer financial assistance to individuals in recognition of excellence in sport, leisure, cultural and educational activities.

Eligibility: travel assistance to individuals who have been selected to represent the State or Nation in interstate or overseas championships and competitions.

Grant: Applicants may be awarded up to $500 toward travel expenses.

To download the application form click here.
To download the feedback form click here.

Donations to Community Organisations

Purpose: to assist sporting and community organisations.

Eligibility: organisations hosting inter-club competitions or special events.

Categories: The funding sub-categories under Donations to Community Organisations are Civic Functions and Donations.

 This funding program, Donations to Community Organisations, is offered as a third category in the Financial Assistance to Community Organisations program (policy no 2.1.20).

To download the application form click here.

Community Organisations Facilities Assistance Program

Purpose: to provide financial assistance to organisations to enhance the provision of facilities within the Town.

Eligibility: projects as new buildings, building extensions/renovations, and provision or replacement of sporting facilities. Available to organisations whose membership base is at least 40% of Town of Cambridge residents.

Grant: For details contact Community Development on 9347 6000.

Financial Assistance to Local Schools

Purpose: to provide financial assistance to local schools.

Eligibility: local schools within the Town of Cambridge.

Grant: for services and programs that benefit the wider Cambridge community.

Contact: Community Development on 9347 6000.

Community/Public Art Fund

Purpose: to provide the community a valuable art experience either by way of participation in the project, or through the final result of the artwork being displayed within the Town.

Eligibility: a community artist or organisation can tender to undertake a specific public art project within the Town at a specified location.

Contact: Community Development on 9347 6000.

2005 WA Government's Grants Directory

The 2005 WA Government's Grants Directory lists funding programs available to councils and community groups that are provided by the state and federal governement as well as the private sector.  The directory contains links to grant program websites, enabling the smooth and efficient download of information on how to lodge funding applications.

The directory can be downloaded from the WA Department of Local Government and Regional Development website http://grantsdirectory.dlgrd.wa.gov.au.