Published on Thursday, 14 August 2025 at 11:55:27 AM
Applications are now open for our SJ Community Grants Program.
This program provides eligible community and sporting groups, organisations, and individuals with funding to purchase equipment, and deliver events and initiatives that benefit the community.
As part of the July round, two key grants are on offer:
General Grant - up to $5000
Supporting not-for-profit organisations and community groups to deliver local initiatives. Previous recipients include Homelessness We Care Serpentine Jarrahdale and Surrounds, Byford Community Kindergarten, and Serpentine Historical Society.
Apply for a general grant
Major Event Grant - $5000 to $25,000
The Major Event Grant helps local community groups host events that are significant to the Shire and attract visitors from across the Peel region and surrounds.
Successful events which received grant funding support include Food and Farm Fest, Byford Carols and the SJ Lions Log Chop.
Apply for a major event grant
Applications for general and major event grants are open until 5pm on Sunday 31 August.
We recommend you contact the Community Development Team on 08 9526 1111 to discuss your project or idea and confirm whether you're eligible before submitting your application.
Year-Round Grants
Additionally, the Shire offers the following year-round grants:
- Youth Leadership and Training Grant ($200)
- Friendly Neighbourhoods Grant ($250)
- Sporting Travel Grant (up to $500)
To find out more about these grants, visit http://www.sjshire.wa.gov.au/grants
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