Alexandrina Council's Grant Program
Alexandrina Council values the role of community groups and organisations within the region and endeavours to financially support a range of projects and activities that contribute towards a Liveable, Green and Connected Alexandrina and support our communities to thrive.
The purpose of Alexandrina’s Grants Program is to encourage eligible community groups, businesses and individuals to take an active and visible role in creating opportunities for community participation. Funding is made available each year through the Grants Program to support a wide range of projects.
Grant opportunities
Small Grants Program 2026/27
Applications to Council's Small Grants Program 2026/27 are now open and will be accepted until all funds are exhausted.
How to apply for a grant
Applications are made by completing the relevant online Application Form, accessed via the SmartyGrants website.
For further information about the application process, read the relevant grant’s guidelines prior to applying and contact Council's Grants Officer to discuss your project ideas.
If you’re not quite sure which category best meets your needs, check out our FAQs below.
Annual Grants
The following grant streams open once a year. Applications for 2026-27 Grants Program have now closed.
- Business Initiatives Grant
- Community Environment Grant
- Community Wellbeing Grant
- Heritage Grant
Applications were accepted from 12pm, Monday 4 May until 3pm, Monday 15 June 2026. Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by the end of August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Council’s 'Creative Communities Grant' (formerly 'Vibrant Communities Grant') is no longer being offered as an individual category. Applicants seeking support for Arts and Culture focussed projects are invited to apply through the 'Vibrant and Artistic' stream of Council’s Community Wellbeing Grant.
Council’s 'Community Christmas Event Contributions' program is no longer being offered to the community. Financial support will be offered to two Christmas Pageants in Alexandrina (Goolwa and Strathalbyn). Organisers of smaller Christmas events are invited to apply for either a Community Wellbeing Grant (for events likely to attract at least 500 attendees) or a Small Grant, which will open for applications in August 2026.
Council’s 'Youth Sponsorship Program' is no longer being offered as an individual category. Support for individuals will be available through Council’s Small Grants Program which will open for applications in August 2026. More information about eligibility criteria and available funding will be provided closer to the time of release.
At the Council meeting held on 20 May 2024, Council approved a new Grants and Contributions program structure for 2024-25 and beyond, which included the introduction of a new Small Grants Program, in place of Council’s Community Donations Program, Youth Sponsorship Program and low value grants from a number of Council’s other grant categories. The next round of Council’s Small Grants Program will open for applications in August 2026.
