Community grants and donations
The City provides financial assistance to recognise and assist individuals, and to organisations that provide services and support to residents of the City of Armadale, in accordance with the Financial Assistance Policy.
Financial Assistance and Policy Guidelines
The City is committed to assisting individuals, groups and organisations which provide services and support to residents of the City of Armadale. The City will consider requests for financial assistance in the form of:
Community Grants
Scholarships
Donations
For more information about financial assistance, please view the City’s Financial Assistance Policy below.
Community Grants
The City provides two rounds of community grant funding each financial year with the aim of supporting community organisations and groups to deliver initiatives which benefit the local community.
Community Grants 2025/2026 Round 2:
Applications open 9 March 2026
Applications close 20 April 2026
The amount of funding available for a community grant varies from $1,000 to $5,000 depending on the category. The City welcomes applications from incorporated not-for profit community groups and organisations, or registered charities including sporting, welfare, educational, arts, cultural, children, youth, seniors and other relevant groups.
Grant Categories
Community Grants are available in the following categories:
Equipment: Maximum $1,000 per application (the City’s funding will not exceed 50% of the total project budget and the 50% must be matched by a cash contribution).
One-Off Community Event or Project: Maximum $2,500 per application (the City’s funding will not exceed 50% of the total project budget, including in-kind contributions).
Extended Community Project: Maximum $5,000 per application (the City’s funding will not exceed 50% of the total project budget*, including in-kind contributions).
*NB 50% co-contribution required may be waived where the majority of funds requested is for the purpose of engaging a professional facilitator to deliver an event or project.
For further information, please email CSAdministration@armadale.wa.gov.au or call 9394 5638 for any enquiries.
Past recipients of City of Armadale Community Grants
2025/2026 Round 1 Successful Applicants
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Tip Sheets for Funding Applications
The City has developed the following tip sheets to assist you in your funding application.
Community Grants - Tip Sheet #1 Languages and Resources
407.87 KB
Community Grants - Tip Sheet #2 Budgeting
598.75 KB
Community Grants - Tip Sheet #3 Letters of Support
191.69 KB
Community Grants - Tip Sheet #4 Definitions
216.59 KB
Community Grants - Tip Sheet #5 Evaluation & Reporting
211.95 KB
Access and Inclusion
Community Grant applicants are required to consider accessibility in the application and acquittal process. The following resources can assist you with planning accessible and inclusive events and programs.
Creating Accessible Events
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Accessible Events: A Guide For Organisers
104.49 KB
City of Armadale Access and Inclusion Plan 2021- 2026
8.69 MB
Annual Scholar Awards for Year 6 and Year 10 students
Each year the City provides $300 scholarships to high achieving Year 10 students and a $50 voucher for selected Year 6 students. One student is nominated by the Principal from each participating school in the area. For more information, please contact your local school.
Donations
General Donations
Community groups in Armadale are invited to apply for a donation to support one-off projects that benefit the local community. To find out if you are eligible for a donation please contact the Community Development Team on 08 9394 5000.
Requests for a General Donation must be submitted in writing to info@armadale.wa.gov.au or by letter. DO NOT use the Sporting, Recreation and Development Donations Form.
Sporting, recreation and development donations
City of Armadale individuals who have been selected to represent the State or Nation in an interstate or overseas competition in a sport, recreational, educational or arts activity are eligible for one donation per financial year.
For more information on eligibility or for assistance please call the Community Development Support Officer on 08 9394 5642 or email info@armadale.wa.gov.au.
Sporting, Recreation and Development Donation FormTo apply please complete and return the Donation application form below. This must be submitted before your travel date. We cannot accept applications for events that have already taken place.
Fundraising Donations
Donations of vouchers to Armadale Fitness and Aquatic Centre can be made to organisations toward fundraising and promotional initiatives.To find out if you are eligible please contact City of Armadale on 08 9394 5000 or email info@armadale.wa.gov.au
Nutrition in Schools Program
Donations can be made to public schools for the purpose of delivering a school breakfast program. Funds will supplement donations to the school by food relief charities and other donations and can be used to purchase additional food items or necessary equipment. Eligible schools will be invited to participate at the beginning of each school year.
More Information and Contact
For more information please contact the Community Development Team on CSAdministration@armadale.wa.gov.au or call 08 9394 5642.