Grants

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 Strategic Plan 2024-2034

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 $5000 per applicant and one grant per round of up to $10,000 are available with a total pool of $90,000 of funding per financial year.

Successful recipients from 2024-2025 Round 2 are:

• Junction Australia - Free Mind Community Skate School
• Vietnam Veterans' Federation South Australian Branch Inc. The Yerbury Centre - VVF Card Group
• Uniting Communities - Ripple Effect
• Venture Theatre Company - Inclusive Community Theatre for All
• Morphettville Park Football Club Inc. - Equipment for Growing Junior Participation
• Plympton Sporting and Recreation Club - Sports Equipment
• Sheidow Park Cricket Club Inc.- Junior Girls Cricket
• Friends of Sturt River Landcare Group Inc. - Trailer Maintenance to Support Volunteers in Biodiversity Work
• Marion Dementia Friendly Alliance of SA Inc. - Providing Activities to Dementia Sufferers
• Edwardstown Photography Club Inc. - Purchase of Laptop to Facilitate Digital Requirements
• Foodbank of South Australia Inc. - Equipment Upgrade to Celebrate Foodbank Edwardstown Volunteers
• Wesley Netball Club Inc. - Netball Minis
• Oaklands Community Garden - Installation of Covered shelter, Street Library and Minor Garden Supplies
• YMCA of SA Youth and Family Services - Therasteps
• South Coast Cycling Club - Signage to Promote Club

Applications will be open each financial year and funds will be distributed across two 6-month periods.

Applicants may apply for up to $2000 per event, per financial year. 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 Event Fund?

The Community Event Fund holds $32,000 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 Youth Grants Program

The purpose of the Youth Grants Program is to support not-for-profit groups to deliver 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 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 Strategic Plan 2024-2034

All projects should be as accessible as possible, 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 $100,000 is available per financial year. Maximum $10,000 per application.

Successful recipients from 2024-2025 Round 2 are:

• The Gold Foundation Incorporated - Uni Ready Program
• The Big Al Foundation - The Breath of Life for Teens
• Plympton Little Athletics Centre - Marion’s High Flyers: New Mat, New Heights
• Adelaide Cricket Club - Junior Girls Cricket Academy
• The Corner Uniting Church - The Corner Uniting Church
• Flinders University, New Venture Institute - NVI Pre-Accelerator Program Scholarship
• Sonder - Headspace Marion - Youth LGBTIQA+ Social support & Educational Group
• South Adelaide Basketball Club - Increasing Girls Resilience in Basketball

The Youth Achievement Grants Program has an annual budget of $25,000 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 fields. The grants program aims to award financial assistance to support young people in 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, Sports 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

$400 - state and national level representation for the same activity

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

Q: Once I have applied and I am successful, how long until I receive my money?
A: Community Grants and Youth Grants can take approximately 4-5 months from round opening to Council endorsement. Other successful grant recipients are generally notified within four weeks

Q: How will I receive my money?
A: Payment will be made via EFT

Q: Can I submit my grant application in hard copy?
A: All applications must be submitted online via SmartyGrants

Q: What is auspicing?
A: If your organisation is unincorporated you will need an incorporated organisation with an ABN to sponsor your application. They will receive the funds on your behalf and will be responsible for ensuring the funds are acquitted

Q: What is an acquittal?
A: An acquittal is an accurate report at the end of your project on how the grant money was spent and what it was spent on. It will include a copy of all receipts and will demonstrate that the funding has been used for the purpose outlined in the application