Our local community groups and organisations play an important role in connecting our community. They also help develop vibrant, diverse and resilient communities.
The City of Mandurah is committed to financially supporting community groups through the delivery of a grants and donations program.
Here are the grants available to support our community.
Community Grants
Funds are available to assist non-profit recreation clubs and community groups located within the City of Mandurah to conduct community based events that encourage participation, engage local businesses and add vibrancy to the area.
Items that may be eligible for funding support include:
The grant will open in August until funds for the financial year have all been allocated.
Please note:
The application guidelines will assist you in submitting your application.
Please note events with large participation numbers which promote Mandurah as a tourist destination, and creates opportunity for multiple overnight stays, may be eligible to apply for external event attraction support funding.
Allow 4 weeks after submitting your application to be notified if your application was successful.
For further information contact the events team on 9550 3840 or email [email protected]
We're supporting local not-for-profit groups to help deliver projects, events and creative ideas that increase community capacity, engagement, participation or skills and training in Mandurah.
The February funding round has now closed. Our next Community Grants funding round will open in September 2026.
Local community groups are invited to apply for funding up to $5,000 to help our community. Applicants will be notified of the outcome within six (6) weeks of the closing date. Projects need to address at least one of the following objectives:
• Support for Mandurah’s most vulnerable communities
• Build capacity of community organisations and resident associations
• Increase volunteering, including capacity and training within the City of Mandurah
• Improve access to technology for education and training within the City of Mandurah
• Celebrate and encourage cultural diversity and social inclusion
• Create opportunities for localised smaller scale events
• Youth development initiatives that build capacity and support leadership ability
• Celebrate Mandurah through arts and culture
• Build neighbourhood connection and linkages
• Celebrate and highlight local Indigenous culture.
Before applying please take these steps:
We're here to help! Contact our Grants and Funding Officer on 9550 3649 or [email protected] to discuss your grant idea.
The City of Mandurah is committed to supporting community groups and organisations through its Community Partnership Fund.
The Community Partnership Grant 2025 funding round has now closed. The 2026 funding round will open in June.
The Community Partnership Fund is designed to partner with not-for-profit organisations to deliver programs, services or projects that provide a community benefit, which would not be possible with only one year’s funding.
The Community Partnership Fund aims:
The annual contribution granted will be at the discretion of the assessment panel, based on benefit to residents, community need and value for money. If successful, funding will be provided in annual payments for up to three financial years.
For further information or to check your eligibility, please refer to the Community Partnership Grant Guidelines.
Before applying please take these steps:
We're here to help! Contact our Grants and Funding Officer on 08 9550 3649 or email [email protected] to discuss your grant idea.
Sports and Recreation Grants
Eligible sporting and recreation clubs have the opportunity to apply for $700 to go towards items that promote community led initiatives and build local capacity and capability.
The eligibility criteria and funding allocation is outlined in the application guidelines.
The Club Grant is made available annually to all Mandurah sport and recreation clubs in recognition of the important role clubs play in our community and is one of the many initiatives delivered by the City which supports the development of local sport and recreation clubs.
Contact us at [email protected] or 9550 3601 for further information.
Kidsport – A State and Local Government Initiative Subsidy Program
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport partnered with the City of Mandurah offering Families a subsidy up to $300 towards their child’s registration and sporting fees.
KidSport applications are available online if you hold a valid Health Care or Pensioner Concession card.
KidSport Financial Assessors are professional employees at agencies who provide support services for families. They will assess a family's financial situation against the four KidSport Financial Exceptions and submit a KidSport application, to the Department, on their behalf.
Visit the KidSport website from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
The Outstanding Representative Grant is a City of Mandurah initiative supporting athletes, coaches and officials chosen to represent at a state, national or international sporting level.
Eligible athletes, officials or coaches can receive funding for out-of-pocket travel and accommodation expenses directly related to the competition. The eligibility criteria and assessment criteria is outlined in the application information sheet.
The maximum grant available to individuals if the competition is interstate is $300 and capped at $1000 for representatives from the same club requesting funding for the same competition in any one financial year.
Applications open July 1 and close mid-June the following year. The table below shows the rounds of grant assessments. Notification is given within 28 days after the closure of each round.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Contact us at [email protected] on 9550 3601 for further information.
Apply for an Outstanding Representative Grant
Youth Grants
This Fund supports the ideas and dreams of young people living in Mandurah aged 11 - 25.
The Youth Dream Big Fund is designed to support young people achieve something great. This may be to achieve a specific goal or dream or further develop a skill or talent.
Applications are welcome from individuals and organisations all year:
Individuals can apply for up to $350.
Organisations can apply for up to $700 to contribute toward a specific program or activity that develops young people.
The fund is open all year round, subject to funding availability. Please view the guidelines and application form.
Applications are made by selecting 'View guidelines and apply', completing the form and emailing to Youth Development at [email protected]. Please call 9550 3670 for assistance or further information.
Previous grants recipients
Celebrating outstanding sporting achievements in the Mandurah community.
Funding opportunities and grants available to support local businesses.
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