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Community Grants Program
Berri Barmera Council’s Community Grants Program is for community groups to receive support to develop projects, programs and events that enhance community well-being and increase participation in social and leisure activities.
There are two funding rounds per year, usually March and August, the details for the next round will be listed below.
Applications for Community Grants
Our Community Grants Program provide funding for community initiatives including projects that develop community capacity and capital works projects delivering community facilities improvement. Grants of up to $4,000 (conditions apply) for Capital Improvements and up to $1,500 maximum (or $2,500 inclusive of cash and in-kind support) (conditions apply) for Event/Activities are available to eligible community groups.
In-kind Support
If you are looking for room or event hire support then please use this Request for Service Form - Form 6 (PDF Version)
Community Grants program is currently closed.
The next round is due to open in October 2024.
Acquittal Form
Following receipt of grant funding, it is a requirement that an acquittal document be forwarded to Council within 12 months. You can download your copy here.
- Minor Support Funding Minor Support Funding
- Youth Sport and Cultural Grants Youth Sport and Cultural Grants
Minor Support Funding
Council has made provision for a limited allocation of funds to support organisations in need.
Applications for funding will be received between the six monthly rounds of the Community Development Grants in special circumstances only if urgency and/or need can be determined. These applications are limited to $500.
Quick Response Donations and Organisational Support Donations and Services Support Donations will be processed throughout the year, as they are received, under the delegated authority of Council to the Chief Executive Officer.
Quick Response Donation
A quick response grant of up to $500 is available for Local organisations to commit to a time sensitive program/activity that would otherwise not be able to pursued within the normal Community Development Grant timelines.
Organisational Support Donation
A one-off donation (of up to $500) may be available to assist local organisations who provide a high level of community service and may not be able to operate without the support of this Council (or for regional groups, the combined Riverland Councils).
Services Support Donation
In-kind support to a maximum of $500 may be available for local organisations to assist with activities such as; hire of rooms and/or from Council, equipment (such as chairs/trestles/bollards) for small community events, minor building works, a series of smaller activities listed above occurring across the year.
Applications and Guidelines
If any of the above three categories meet your needs then download the Minor Support Program fillable form or if handwriting is your preference then use this Minor Support Form PDF
Youth Sport & Cultural Sponsorship
A one-off donation (Up to a maximum of $500 - See Category Criteria) to assist young local individuals to attend National or International representative activities. Activities may include, sporting or cultural endeavors. Preference will be given to individuals who may not otherwise be able to attend the function without this support. To apply please download the Youth Sponsorship Guidelines and Application or if handwriting is your preference then use this Youth Sponsorship Application PDF.
Recipients for Round 1 2023/2024
| Berri Golf Club | $3,000 | Purchase of New Bunker Rake |
|---|---|---|
| Girl Guides SA Inc (Berri) | $3,000 | Installation of Shade Structure |
| RIverland Vintage and Classic Car Club | $1,500 | 100 year commemoration of Cobdogla Hall |
| Berri Rowing Club | $1,500 + in kind support | Rowing SA's Riverland 2nd Grade State Championships Regatta 2023 |
| Riverland Musical Society | $1,500 | Young Riverland Musical Society - Inclusive Engagement |
| Riverland Christmas Appeal | $1,500 | 2023 Riverland Christmas Appeal |
| Barmera Theatre Art and Craft Gallery Society Inc | $2,000 plus in kind | Street Banner and Printing purchase |
| Barmera RSL | $500 | Senior Citizens Christmas Morning Tea |
| Berri Barmera Ministers Association | $1,000 plus in kind | Carols by the River |
| Barmera Central | $1,500 plus in kind | Santa's Cave |
Useful Websites for securing Grants
Most community projects and community organisations would not be successful without additional funding. To identify potential funding programs and opportinities you may wish to review the following webites. Please Note: Some sites may require small membership fees to access full information services.
Grants Assist (SA Government)
Local businesses, community organisations, clubs and individuals are also able to apply for grants from the State Government. GRANTassist provides the community with access to current information on State Government assistance and programs relevant to Community Groups, Clubs and Individuals.
GrantsLINK (Federal Government)
The GrantsLINK website lists funding available under a variety of grant programs for individuals, businesses and communities to help them to develop solutions to local and national problems, fund ideas and initiatives or provide assistance in times of hardship.
Our Community
Our Community is an organisation who provides information on grant programs available from a variety of funding bodies throughout Australia. There is also information available online on grant writing and management issues for Community Groups. There is a charge for accessing detailed information on the site
Grant Search
Grant search has 3000 sources of financial support for study, travel, research, business and professional development, the arts, sport and community projects. Fees apply