Tips for successful grant applications

In collaboration with Healthway, Act Belong Commit has developed a helpful fact sheet with tips to guide you in writing a strong grant application.

Letter of support

Act Belong Commit can also help strengthen your grant application with a letter of support. Reach out if you would like some help.

List of ongoing funding grants

Knowing how difficult it can be to find suitable funding opportunities, we have compiled a list of ongoing grants available for a range of programs and activities.

TitleTheme/target groupsCloseAmountDescription
Active Regional Communities Grants: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS)SportOngoingUp to $5,000Opportunities for regional people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities.
Community Barbecue Rebate: City of ArmadaleCommunityOngoingUp to $100Provides rebates to City of Armadale residents for organising neighbourhood events.
Community Grants Program: Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI)CaLDOngoingFestivals: Up to $10,000
Capacity building: Up to $5,000
Strategic projects: Up to $50,000
Funding to empower culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities to design, deliver and partner on projects that address their needs.
Health Promotion Research: HealthwayResearchOngoingVaries
Funds innovative and collaborative research in the priority areas identified in Healthway's Strategic Plan 2024-2029.
Healthy Communities (Small Projects): HealthwaySport/arts/communityOngoingUp to $5,000
Supports eligible organisations to deliver small health promotion pilot projects.
Healthy Communities (Large Projects): HealthwaySport/arts/communityOngoingOver $5,000
Supports eligible organisations to deliver larger health promotion projects.
Healthy Sports Program: HealthwaySportOngoingUp to $4,000
Funding for junior sports clubs and district associations to implement healthy eating initiatives and improve canteen facilities.
Healthy Venues: HealthwaySport and recreationOngoingUp to $5,000
Supports Local Government and State-owned sport and recreation centres to implement promotional, educational and environmental strategies to increase healthy food and drink choices.
KidSport: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS)SportOngoing$300Parents and guardians can apply for financial assistance towards club fees, and in some cases essential uniforms and equipment, for children aged 5 to 18 years
Neighbourhood Networking Fund: City of CockburnCommunityOngoingUp to $50Funds City of Cockburn residents and community groups to hold small neighbourhood events such as picnics and barbeques.
Street Meet 'n' Greet: Town of Victoria ParkCommunityOngoingUp to $500Provides rebates to Town of Victoria Park residents and groups for street get-togethers and street celebrations.
Your Neighbour Community Grant: City of BelmontCommunityOngoingUp to $250Financial assistance for local residents and groups to hold small neighbourhood gatherings.