Planning a community project or event this financial year?

Published on 02 July 2021

The first round for Council’s 2021-22 Community Assistance Program (CAP) is open now, so get your application in today!

Communities Councillor Drew Wickerson said that Council was delighted to continue supporting community groups and events through this funding program.

“We’re very lucky in this region to have a strong community sector – from our thriving sporting clubs to our community groups and not-for-profits,” Cr Wickerson said.

“The Community Assistance Program is dedicated to funding those projects which improve our community facilities or enhance our social fabric.

“It’s about giving back to those groups that add so much to our community.  

“In the last financial year we saw over $230,000 in funding shared across 59 groups, events and initiatives through this program,” said Cr Wickerson.

“This has gone to sponsoring everything from Youth Week celebrations and the Ridgelands Show to the addition of new seating at Kele Park and supporting our local food bank.

“I know there are some organisations out there who will be able to make fantastic use of the funding this financial year, and I’m looking forward to seeing who the very worthy recipients will be.”

Water and Environmental Sustainability Councillor Donna Kirkland encouraged groups to apply for the Environment and Sustainability category for this funding program.

“This category is designed specifically to support projects that protect, maintain, and enhance our natural environment while strengthening our community’s capacity to live sustainably,” Cr Kirkland said.

“Since it was introduced in 2019, this category has been used to help numerous organisations launch their environmental sustainability projects, from bike trail maintenance and weed control to school composting and recycling projects.

“I love hearing more about the kind of environmental initiatives that are taking place around the region, and seeing these projects as they progress.

“It makes me very proud that we are able to support these initiatives as a Council, and I can’t wait to see what we can help make possible this year.”

In the 2020-21 financial year, 11 projects shared in $23,800 in funding through the environmental and sustainability category.

Applications for the first round of the 2021-2022 Community Assistance Program are already open and will close on 19 July.

For more information on the program, please contact Council on 4932 9000 or click here.