Snapshot
Maximum amount per application: $3,000
Total amount available per Financial Year: $55,000
Two annual grant funding rounds: Jul/Aug and Dec/Jan
Two grant funding categories: Community Financial Assistance Grants & Sport & Recreation Financial Assistance Grants
Available to Groups, Organisations, Clubs and Associations
Application opens: 17 July & 25 November 2026
Applications close: 24 August 2026 & 11 January 2027
Recipients announced: September & late January
Wattle Range Council Financial Assistance Grant Programs
Wattle Range Council is committed to promoting and supporting the establishment of strong, sustainable clubs and volunteer organisations throughout the Wattle Range Council area.
Through the Council's Financial Assistance Grants program, Council is looking to fund projects and/or purchases that help Council achieve its Strategic Plan.
"The Financial Assistance Grants program focusses on creating community vibrancy, through advocacy and maintenance of community services and enhanced public facilities."
Council allocates approximately $55,000 per financial year to its Financial Assistance Grants programs for distribution in two separate grant funding rounds.
Grants of up to $3,000 are available.
Grants are offered in two separate funding categories as follows:-
Community Financial Assistance Grants
A total of $25,000 is available for allocation to eligible Community groups and organisations to foster and assist in the development of a broad range of community based services and events within the Wattle Range Council area.
Sport & Recreation Financial Assistance Grants
A total of $30,000 is available for allocation to eligible Sport and Recreation groups and organisations to foster and assist in the development of sport and recreational infrastructure, services and events within the Wattle Range Council area.
To be eligible for financial assistance grants, you must be:
- Not-for-profit incorporated group, organisation or club
- Voluntary association
- Unincorporated bodies/groups with a community focus
- Organisations who are able to contribute at least 50% of the total cost of the project, unless extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated.
- Grants of up to $3,000 are awarded.
- Organisations must be able to contribute at least 50% of the total cost of the project, unless extenuating circumstances can be demonstrated.
- The sum of in kind and voluntary contributions from the organisation must not exceed 25% of the total project.
- In any given grant round, multiple applications will not be considered from the same organisation.
- All applicants must possess an Australian Business Number (ABN).
- Council only provides grant funds via Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). Applicants must provide bank account details in the same name as the group or organisation that is the applicant under this Grants Program. Funding will only be paid to the applicant of the grant.
- All grants must be completed and claimed by 30 June of each financial year.
- Financial year funding is subject to Council budget. All grants are subject to availability of funds and eligibility requirements.
Eligibility points of note
Guidelines
A copy of the Grant Guidelines can be downloaded below or alternatively hard copies can be collected at any Council Offices.
Financial Assistance Grants Guidelines (PDF 3.9 MB)
Further information is available by contacting Council 08 8733 0900 or council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.
How will my application be assessed?
The first stage is an eligibility check where we will consider your application against the eligibility criteria. If the application meets all eligibility criteria it will proceed to the assessment stage where we evaluate how the proposed activity will deliver outcomes for our community. Both the eligibility and assessment stages are undertaken by Council staff. The decision of awarding grants will be made by Council at the next available meeting following the close of applications
Assessment checklist
- Does your project meet the eligibility criteria?
- Are you able to contribute 50% of the total project cost?
- Is the in-kind contribution no more than 25% of the total project cost.
- Do you have a current ABN?
- Is this the only funding you will receive from Council this financial year?
- Have you provided a copy of the most recent annual financial statement? (Does not need to have been audited).
- Have you provided all bank statements for the last 3 months?
- Will your organisation be able to proceed if a lower grant is awarded?
Example: Meeting the 50% Contribution Requirement
A local sporting club wants to purchase a new oven for its canteen at a cost of $2,000. The club applies for a $1,000 grant and contributes the remaining $1,000 through a combination of $500 cash and eligible in-kind support, such as a qualified electrician may donate their time to install the oven to the value of $500.
The club’s contribution meets the funding requirement of at least 50% of the project cost, and the in-kind contribution does not exceed 25% of the total project cost
Application form
A copy of the Application Form can be downloaded below or alternatively hard copies can be collected at any Council Offices.
Application Form (Print) (PDF 249.8 KB)
Application Form (Fillable) (PDF 288.6 KB)
Further information is available by contacting Council 08 8733 0900 or council@wattlerange.sa.gov.au.
2026/27 Community Financial Assistance Grant Recipients
Round 1
Millicent Community Access Radio $1,638
- Upgrade of PC computers at Radio 5THEFM
Coonawarra Penola RSL Inc $850
- Replacement of the RSL Sub- Branch fridge/freezer
Art Gallery Beachport $1,238
- Develop Art Gallery Beachport website
Hatherleigh Community Hall Inc. $1,479
- Upgrade of kitchen and cleaning facilities
Mount McIntyre Hall $2,300
- Hall renovation
2026/27 Community Sports and Recreation Grants
Penola Football Club $3,000
- Viewing/Shelter shed seating project
Nangwarry Netball Club $2,400
- Replacement of front windows
Millicent Football Netball Club $3,000
- Behind goal netting
Beachport Pony Club $3,000
- Upgrade of jumps and maintenance equipment and purchase of storage shed
Beachport Surf Lifesaving Club $1,850
- Silver Salties & Youth Active Participation Program
Glencoe & District Sports Ground Association $3,000
- Install ceiling lining to the verandah of the football changerooms
2025/26 Community Financial Assistance Grant Recipients
Round 1
Beachport District Development Association $2,000
- Installation of new carpet in the Beachport Institute
Hatherleigh Community Hall Inc. $2,000
- Upgrades to the hall (replace windows and install screen on front entrance door)
Tantanoola Uniting Church $200
- Installation of a community defibrillator (AED)
Beachport Branch National Trust SA $500
- Purchase of dehumidifiers for preservation of collection
Tantanoola Progress Association $1,350*
- Upgrade the Tantanoola Railway Station Ticket Office. * Subject to the appropriate heritage approvals being sought for the work to be undertaken at the site.
Round 2
Orphan Lamb Rescue $2,000
- Replacement of hayshed roof
Beachport Rivoli Bay Lions Club $2,000
- Junior Swing at the Susan Wilson Memorial Playground
Penola National Trust Branch $2,000
- Purchase of a ride on lawnmower
Wattle Range Suicide Prevention Network $300
- Purchase of BBQ and equipment
2025/26 Community Sports and Recreation Grants
Millicent Squash Club $550
- Purchase of new table tennis tables
Millicent Football Netball Club $2,000
- Installation of solar battery system
McLaughlin Park Sports Inc. $2,000
- Improvement of public access to canteen facility
Mount Burr United Cricket Club $2,000
- Purchase of a cricket bowling machine
Tantanoola Football Club $1,857
- Upgrade of trainer’s room
Hatherleigh Football Club $475
- Purchase of equipment for players and trainers
Beachport Pony Club $2,000
- Establish a cross-country jumps training course
Beachport Bowling Club $2,000
- Installation of an audio system at the Beachport Bowling Club
Round 2
Millicent Cricket Club $2,000
- Cricket equipment (various balls)
Glencoe Football Club $2,000
- Install solar panels and battery system at changeroom
Hatherleigh Sport & Recreation $2,000
- Install solar panels and battery system at changeroom
Kalangadoo War Memorial Park & Community Sports Club $2,000
- Dishwasher for club kitchen
Penola Bowling Club $2,000
- Upgrade to LED lighting
Millicent United Soccer Club $2,000
- Replacement drinks fridge
Mount Burr United Football Club $2,000
- Replacement of football playing uniforms
Millicent Golf Club $2,000
- Practice bays for junior and new player development