Community Impact Grants


Approval

69

successful applications in 21/22

Money

$745,900

funding allocated in 21/22

Workshop

62,183

estimated attendees at 21/22 funded events/programs

Project

8

8 Strategic Partnerships underway

Approval

71

successful applications in 22/23

Money

$780,000

funding allocated in 22/23

Workshop

205,453

estimated attendees at 22/23 funded events/programs

Communitygroups

6

community infrastructure projects supported


Program update – July 2024

Only the Quick Response Grants category of the Community Impact Grants and Strategic Partnerships Program will be open in 2024/25.

On 25 June 2024, Council adopted its 2024/25 Business Plan and Budget (BP&B), with a key focus on budget repair to deliver over $281 million in expenditure to support city growth, investment, vibrancy and city-wide improvements, while protecting our Park Lands and greening our city.

The 2024/25 BP&B includes an allocation of $240,000 for the Community Impact Grants and Strategic Partnerships Program. 

$210,000 of this budget is pre-committed to approved multi-year funding agreements to support the delivery of community programs and initiatives across the city in 2024/25.Following the recent adoption of a new City of Adelaide Funding Programs Policy, we will be conducting a review of the Community Impact Grants and Strategic Partnerships Program to ensure alignment with this Policy. 

New program guidelines will be presented to Council Members during 2024/25 for funding consideration as part of the 2025/26 BP&B process.

If you would like to be notified when this category opens, please email [email protected] and request to be added to the grants email distribution list. 

Members of the distribution list are notified of any rounds opening via an e-news.

About the program

The Community Impact Grants program provides financial support to eligible clubs, groups, educational institutions, organisations, and residents to help deliver the following Council Strategic Plan outcomes:

  • An interesting and engaging place to live, learn and visit
  • An inclusive, equitable and welcoming community where people feel a sense of belonging
  • A sustainable city where climate resilience is embedded in all that we do
  • The status, attributes and character of our green spaces and the Park Lands are protected and strengthened
  • Adelaide’s unique experiences and opportunities attract visitors to our city
  • Encourage bold, interesting and purposeful development that supports the changing needs of our community and city
  • Create safe, inclusive and healthy places for our community
  • Drive affordable, safe and quality housing outcomes that attract and retain residents in our city

Priority areas

The Community Impact Grants are funded across five priority areas. Applications must respond to at least one of the priorities:

Welcoming - Create opportunities for people to welcome newcomers into their local neighbourhood.

Participation - Encourage residents and community groups to actively participate in their local city community.

Reconciliation - Develop and strengthen reconciliation practices. Support, promote and share Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures recognising the Kaurna people as traditional owners of the land.

Social inclusion - Deliver inclusive responses to meet the needs of isolated and marginalised groups.

Neighbourhood connection - Create opportunities for people to connect with each other. Celebration of diverse community and collaborations.

Who can apply

Applications will be considered from:

  • Individuals*
  • Organisations or groups who are legally constituted as an incorporated association
  • Not-for-profit companies limited by guarantee
  • Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Corporations (under the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Act 2006)
  • Educational institutions
  • Commercial organisations with an annual revenue of <$250k will be considered when delivering a program outside of their usual business that can demonstrate a significant benefit to the City Community and focuses on community participation rather than expected profit basis.

* Individuals will only be considered in the Programs and Community Events category if they have an ABN and evidence of previous delivery of similar programs.


Applications will not be considered from:

  • State or Local Government departments
  • Private enterprises
  • Commercial organisations with an annual revenue of >$250k


Check your eligibility by reading the Community Impact Grant & Strategic Partnerships guidelines.

Eligible activities

What can be funded ✔

  • activities, events or programs that encourage residents and community groups to actively participate in their local community
  • training, education and accreditation for volunteers, coaches’ officials, and administrators such as first aid training
  • subsidies of hire fees
  • multi-cultural festivals
  • reconciliation events
  • sport and recreation participation opportunities
  • equipment and uniforms
  • activities, events or programs targeting a specific population such as a women’s running program
  • sports lighting, benches, water bubblers
  • accessibility improvements to buildings, sun protection
  • irrigation systems, air conditioning, surfaces (such as tennis courts)
  • community gardens

What can't be funded ✖

  • activities, events or programs occurring outside of the City of Adelaide boundary
  • infrastructure located outside of the City of Adelaide boundary
  • activities, events or programs that form part of core service delivery or business as usual for organisations
  • events or expenses where the majority of participants are professional athletes or prize money is awarded
  • maintenance costs
  • travel costs
  • general or routine maintenance of Council owned facilities and infrastructure
  • reimbursement of costs including lease and licence fees
  • requests for reimbursement of funds already spent

Previously successful grants

How to apply

Before submitting an application, you must:

Once you've discussed your project with the Coordinator, Grants Program, apply for the relevant grant:

All funding categories are currently closed for application.

Need more information?

If you have further questions contact the Coordinator, Grants Program: