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Community Grants Scheme

The Southern Limestone Coast Council's Community Grants Scheme is for community groups to develop projects and events that enhance community well-being and increase participation in social and leisure activities.

Projects that will be supported must align with the program's objectives to:

  • Support the provision of programs and services which respond to a community need;
  • Contribute to the building of stronger communities;
  • To encourage partnerships with Council; and
  • To facilitate the effective use of community resources and encourage sustainability of services and programs.

Submissions for Round 1 of the 2026-2027 Community Grants Scheme are now open. Applications can be completed and lodged to the Southern Limestone Coast Council via:

  • Attachment via email to info@slcc.sa.gov.au
  • Electronic submission via Your Say
  • Return completed hard copy to a Council office:
    • Principal Office at 324 Commercial Street West, Mount Gambier
    • Port MacDonnell Community Complex at 5-7 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell

Applicants are strongly encouraged to read both the Application Pack and Guidelines and Community Funding & Support Policy (FINPOL 09) before completing an Application Form.

More information can be found on Your Say. Enquiries regarding the Community Grants Scheme and application process can be directed to staff at Council's Principal Office on (08) 8721 0444 or info@slcc.sa.gov.au.

Application Dates:
Open: Monday 3 August 2026

Close: 5:00pm Friday 11 September 2026

Township Festive Celebrations Grants 

Each year, the Southern Limestone Coast Council offers small grants to support community-led Township Christmas celebrations. The program aims to help local communities host events that bring people together and celebrate the festive season.

The program supports existing festive traditions while encouraging new community celebrations, strengthening connection, inclusion and pride across the district.

Who can apply:

  • Incorporated community groups planning events within the Council area
  • Events must be open to all community members

Eligible expenses may include food for barbeques and sausage sizzles, decorations and festive displays, modest entertainment or activities (eg. face painting), and venue hire and event setup costs.

More information on key dates and how to apply will be released closer to the date.

Applications for Financial Assistance

Council offers one-off requests for assistance from not-for-profit registered welfare, community, sporting or service groups within the Southern Limestone Coast Council area.  A maximum donation of $1,000 can be considered on a case-by case basis made available through a Discretionary Fund.

More information about the Discretionary Fund can be found within the Community Funding & Support Policy (FINPOL 09).

Applications may be considered for ongoing financial support, however it is recommended that any sponsorship be advised to the Southern Limestone Coast Council in MARCH of each year for consideration as part of Council’s budget planning review for the next financial year.

All sponsorship and promotional donations are allocated at the discretion of Council and when the annual budgetary limit is reached, no further applications will be considered.