Community Grants Program

West Tamar Council’s Community Grants Program responds to funding requests for projects displaying evidence of community engagement, involvement and benefit.

Applications open on the 1 July 2023, and close 4pm, 29 April 2024, or until the funding pool is exhausted. Applications will be assessed and funded on a ‘first-in’ basis. Applicants are responsible to ensure that their application is received by council by the closing date and time.

Strict monthly timeframes are applicable when submitting applications.

Assessment Round Timeframes
		Round Closure	Assessment	Outcome*
	2023
	July	Monday 3 July 2023 (4pm)	Thursday 6 July 2023	Tuesday 11 July 2023
	August	Monday 31 July 2023 (4pm)	Thursday 3 August 2023	Tuesday 8 August 2023
	September	Monday 4 September 2023 (4pm)	Thursday 7 September 2023	Tuesday 12 September 2023
	October	Monday 2 October 2023 (4pm)	Thursday 5 October 2023	Tuesday 10 October 2023
	November	Monday 30 October 2023 (4pm)	Thursday 2 November 2023	Tuesday 7 November 2023
	December	Monday 4 December 2023 (4pm)	Thursday 7 December 2023	Tuesday 12 December 2023
	2024
	January	N/A	N/A	N/A
	February	Monday 29 January 2024 (4pm)	Thursday 1 February 2024	Tuesday 6 February 2024
	March	Monday 4 March 2024 (4pm)	Thursday 7 March 2024	Tuesday 12 March 2024
	April	Monday 1 April 2024 (4pm)	Thursday 4 April 2024	Tuesday 9 April 2024
	May	Monday 29 April 2024 (4pm)	Thursday 2 May 2024	Tuesday 7 May 2024
	Additional Information
	· Applications open on the 1 July 2023, and close 4pm, 29 April 2024, or until the funding pool is exhausted. Applications will be assessed and funded on a ‘first-in’ basis. Applicants are responsible to ensure that their application is received by council by the closing date and time. · All applications must be received by 4pm on the round closure date to be included in the monthly assessment. Any applications received after this date will be included in the following month. · Applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Services Department to provide a brief overview of their project. Please read the guidelines thoroughly prior to submitting your application, and make contact on (03) 6323 9200 should assistance be required. · Outcome dates are to be used as a guide ONLY, and are subject to change. Council will attempt to advise applicants within the timeframes provided, however this may be extended due to operational procedures and availability.

There are two types of grants within the grants program;

Small Project Grant ($0 - $1,500)
Community Grant ($1,500-$5000)

Applicants seeking up to $1,000 are not required to contribute to the project financially, but are expected to provide in-kind contributions. Evidence of this is required in your application. For applicants seeking $1,000.00 – $5,000.00, at least 10% of the overall financial cost of the project must be contributed by the applicant, or confirmed by an external funding source (excluding in-kind contributions).

Applicants are encouraged to contact the Community Services Department to provide a brief overview of their project. Please read the guidelines thoroughly prior to submitting your application, and make contact on (03) 6323 9200 should assistance be required.

Community Grant Forms

Community Grant Program - 23/24 Guidelines

Community Grant Program – 23/24 Application Form

Community Grant Program – 23/24 Acquittal Form

Submitting Application

Applications can be submitted:

In person during council operating hours at any West Tamar Council Office (Windsor Community Precinct, Beaconsfield or Riverside)
By post (PO Box 16, Riverside TAS 7250), or
By email (wtc@wtc.tas.gov.au)

Application forms can be downloaded from the West Tamar Council website or requested via email (wtc@wtc.tas.gov.au). Alternatively you can call (03) 6323 9200 and request a form to be posted to you.