Community funding on offer

Round two of City of Mount Gambier’s Grants and Sponsorships program is now open for applications.

The newly revised program includes consideration of all grants and sponsorship applications together, distributed in two funding rounds each year.

Council’s Grants and Sponsorships Program assists eligible groups and individuals with funds and in-kind support to host community events and projects, upgrade infrastructure or facilitate art projects in accordance with the Strategic Plan.

The second funding round is open for applications and will be awarded in April this year.

Council’s Grants and Sponsorships program includes:

Minor Community Strengthening Grant – Up to $1500

Funds provided to community organisations to support the delivery of community events.

Major Community Strengthening Grant – $1501 to $10,000

Funds provided to major/significant events to attract substantial economic benefit and visitation to the city.

Minor Events Grant – Up to $2000

Funds provided to community organisations to support the delivery of community events.

Major Events Grant – $2000 – $15,000

Funds provided to major/significant events held within the city to attract substantial economic benefit and visitation to Mount Gambier.

Corporate Sponsorship – Over $15,000

Funds for large-scale signature events or programs that have the potential to be regionally, nationally or internationally significant which provide substantial visitation, media coverage, profiling opportunities and economic impact for the city.

Quick Response – Up to $2000

Funds to support small funding programs which were previously open on an ongoing basis throughout the year as Council transitions to the new funding program.

Venue Sponsorship

Funds for the use of nominated Council facilities to support local not-for-profit organisation to deliver activities that provide meaningful social impact and respond to community need.

“We encourage community groups to make applications within these categories to support activities and events within Mount Gambier,” City of Mount Gambier Manager Economy, Strategy and Engagement Biddie Shearing said.

The Mount Gambier & District Pony Club was appreciative of the support received through the Grants and Sponsorship program.

Mount Gambier Horse Trials Director Jodi Widdison said the funds received have been used to help with the financial costs involved with organising a national level event in regional South Australia.

“ Through this program we have also accessed tangible items like; power lead covers, rubbish bins, seating and bunting,” she said.

The Eruption Disc Golf event held in November last year was awarded a Major Events Grant to the value of $2500 cash and $1300 in-kind support.

2024 Eruption Tournament Director Michelle Schulz said through the support of City of Mount Gambier’s grant program the Eruption organising committee was able to direct grant funding towards local businesses on key elements such as toilet hire, line marking and speaker hire.

“While council’s in kind support providing safety infrastructure and spectator seating enabled Mount Gambier Disc Golf to facilitate a high standard event for those who participated,” Michelle said.

A request for a grant or sponsorship must adhere to the application guidelines.

Please return the completed form and associated attachments via email to [email protected] or contact (08) 8721 2555.

Applications close on Friday, March 7 2025. Recommendations will be discussed at the April 2025 Council meeting. Applicants will then be notified of the outcome of their submission.

For further information visit Grants and Sponsorships Program at the City of Mount Gambier website.