Each year, the Council allocates funding in its Annual Budget to help community organisations that contribute positively to the social, cultural, environmental, and economic wellbeing of the Shire.
Whether you’re a sporting club, a cultural organisation, an environmental group, or a local initiative with a community focus, we encourage you to explore the opportunities available through the Community Grants Program.
The program has four funding categories:
1. CEO Donation (up to $1,000): open year-round;
2. Quick Response Grant (less than $3,000): open year-round;
3. Community Grant (more than $3,000): round one open 1 August - 30 September, round two open 1 February - 31 March;
4. Industry Support (Triennium Community Grants): open 1 February - 31 March.
Applications for Community Grant round 1 are open and close on 30 September. The Mount Barker Bulls Football Club received $5000 to support disadvantaged teens to play footy after applying for a Community Grant in round one in 2025/2026.
Full details, including guidelines and application forms, are available at Community Grants » Shire of Plantagenet
Direct enquiries to the Community Development Officer via (08) 9892 1111 or [email protected]
Pictured: Mount Barker Bulls Football Club Executive Officer Maddie Patterson and Shire President Len Handasyde.