Grants

The next round of Community Grants will open on 28 July 2023.

The Community Grants Program

The purpose of the Community Grants Program is to support local not-for-profit incorporated groups to establish and undertake projects or activities that are beneficial for the community.

Prior to applying, and for more information on eligibility, please refer to the Community Grants Guidelines.

Applications should reflect and support the following reports and policies:

• The City of Marion Community Vision and Strategic Plan
• The City of Marion Equity, Access and Social Inclusion Policy Statement.

Applications should ensure programs, activities and events are inclusive and as accessible as possible for all groups, including people of various genders, ages, sexuality, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and those living with disability.

Grants of up to $5,000 per applicant and one grant per round of up to $10,000 are available with a total pool of $100,000 of funding per financial year.

Successful recipients from 2022/23 Round 1 were:

• Ascot Park Bowling Club Inc - purchase a new Greens mower
  
• Plympton Sporting and Recreation Club Inc - upgrade/purchase equipment for matches
  
• Treasure Boxes Inc - Volunteer Safety and Wellbeing Project
  
• Sheidow Park Cricket Club Inc - Flicx Pitch
  
• Marion Historic Village Display Group Inc - Security system upgrade
• South Road Cricket Club Inc - Bowling machine
• The Queer Society Incorporated - LGBTQ+ inclusivity art projects and events
• Cove Netball Club - Kit bags for coaches
• Good360 Australia - MarionLIFE Community Services and Good360 Media Hub Collaboration - addressing the digital divide
• Warradale Community Children's Centre - Feature in front garden

Community Event Fund applications for 2022/23 are now closed. Funds have been exhausted. Applications will re-open 1 July 2023.

Applications will be open each financial year until funds are exhausted. Applicants may apply for up to $2,000 per event. Subject to eligibility.

Applicants are encouraged to submit complete applications one month prior to the event to ensure enough time for processing.

What is the Community Events Fund?

The Community Event Fund holds $15,000 per financial year to assist local not-for-profit organisations to stage events or festivals. With the intention of providing a contribution to the cost of infrastructure for events that demonstrate a benefit to the City of Marion and which are in line with the City of Marion Strategic Plan.

If your planned event is on Council-owned land or facilities you will need to apply for a Special Event Permit.

Please refer to the Community Event Fund Guidelines for more information on how to apply and what can be funded.

The next round of Youth Grants will open on 28 July 2023.

The Youth Grants Program

The purpose of the Youth Grants Program is to support not-for-profit groups to deliver exciting, well-managed and relevant projects, programs and activities whilst strengthening connections for young people in our community.

The grants can assist youth organisations and services to identify projects that they feel meet a local need, utilising their experience, expertise and existing connections in the City of Marion. The Youth Grants will contribute to providing positive opportunities in a strong, connected and inclusive community.

Applications should reflect and support the following reports and policies:

• The City of Marion Community Vision and Strategic Plan

• The City of Marion Youth Engagement and Consultation Report 2019-2023

• The City of Marion Equity, Access and Social Inclusion Policy Statement

All projects should be accessible as possible for all groups, including people of various genders, ages, sexuality, cultural backgrounds, religious beliefs and those living with disability.

Please refer to the Youth Grants Guidelines for more information on eligibility.

A total funding pool of $120,000 is available. Maximum $10,000 per application.

Successful recipients from 2022/23 Round 1 were:

• MarionLIFE Community Services - MarionLIFE Youth Media Hub
  
• Whitelion Youth - Balanced Choice Program
  
• Sonder for Headspace - Headspace Marion Social Connectedness Project
  
• Gener8 Theatre - (un) REAL
• Junction Australia - Junction & Free Mind Youth Program Partnership
• Multiple Solutions - Accelerate Youth: Drivers Program
• Islamic Museum of Australia - Cultured Cooking
• Islamic Society of South Australia - Health is Wealth
  

To keep up to date with program and project times and locations check the event calendar and like us on Facebook

Youth Achievement Grant applications for 2022/23 are now closed. Funds have been exhausted. Applications will re-open 1 July 2023.

The Youth Achievement Grants Program has an annual budget of $20,000 and is available each year from 1 July until the budget is exhausted.

Young people aged 12-25 years at the time of the event are eligible to apply.

What is the Youth Achievement Grants Program?

The purpose of the Youth Achievement Grants is to encourage young people who have achieved outstanding results in their chosen field. The aim of the grants program is to award financial assistance to support young people achieving their individual goals. Grants are available for young people who are residents of the City of Marion, under the following categories but not limited to: Education and Academic Performance ,Youth Leadership eg: Youth Parliament, Youth Forums,The Arts eg: Creative, Visual and Performing, Sport and Recreation eg: State and National Competitions, Community and Culture, Technology and Innovation, Environmental Sustainability.

Applicants are eligible for

$200 - state level representation or equivalent in your chosen field

$400 - national level representation or equivalent in your chosen field

Please refer to the Youth Achievement Grants Guidelines for more information on how to apply and what can be funded.

Youth Achievement Grants Program Timeline

Current status: Open all year or until budget has been exhausted.

The City of Marion places a strong emphasis on working with partners and collaborators across the city and region, acknowledging the expertise, knowledge and creativity these diverse groups contribute in strengthening community connections for young people.

Partnerships will create opportunities for youth participation and engagement. The underlying principle of all partnerships will be the enhancement of young people’s strengths and capacity as contributors to their community and their own personal development.

Youth Partnership projects should reflect and support the following reports and policies:

• The City of Marion Community Vision and Strategic Plan
• The City of Marion Youth Engagement and Consultation Report 2019-2023
• The City of Marion Equity, Access and Social Inclusion Policy Statement

If you have an idea or would like to discuss Partnership Opportunities please contact us on 08 8375 6600 during business hours or email council@marion.sa.gov.au and quote Youth Partnership Enquiry.

Donations and Sponsorship applications for 2022/23 are now closed. Funds have been exhausted. Applications will re-open 1 July 2023.

The Donations and Sponsorship funding allows applicants to apply for up to $200 per financial year per person/organisation, subject to available funds.

What is the Donations and Sponsorship Program?

It provides funding assistance to eligible individuals, groups, and not for profit organisations for activities that benefit the City of Marion.

Applicants must clearly meet and demonstrate a social, environmental, or economic need or benefit the well being of the community.

For further information please read the Donations and Sponsorship Policy.