City of Rockingham

About General Grants

General Grants are available for incorporated not-for-profit organisations and associations to assist with the delivery of programs, projects, initiatives and events that benefit the Rockingham community.

General Grants are open all year round and applications must be submitted at least 30 business days prior to the program, project, initiative or event and must be held in the Rockingham boundaries.

The organisation/club cannot receive funding for the same program, project, initiative or event in the current financial year.

Please note: Applications will be assessed by City officers in accordance with relevant City policies, guidelines and processes.  The City reserves the right to decline applications, or approve for partial funding.  Any decision made by the City are final.

Even if you’ve applied for a grant before, you are encouraged to contact the Community Grants Officer to discuss eligibility, procedures and application requirements. This will assist and streamline the process. 

Contact the Community Grants Officer at grants@rockingham.wa.gov.au or 9528 0333.

Application Process

Please follow each step below for further information, and before submitting an application:

Step 1. Read the City’s Community Grants Program Guidelines

Please take a moment to review the requirements and eligibility criteria outlined in the Guidelines before proceeding with your application.

Only proceed to the next step of your application if you are confident that you meet all criteria. 

Step 2. Contact the Community Grants Officer

Even if you’ve applied for a grant before, you are encouraged to contact the Community Grants Officer to discuss eligibility, procedures and application requirements.  This will assist to streamline the process. 

Contact the Community Grants Officer at grants@rockingham.wa.gov.au or 9528 0333.

Step 3. Complete the Application

Writing a good grant application requires time and preparation.  Ensure that you have thoroughly answered all questions correctly, the budget is balanced and that you have prepared all supporting documentation prior to submitting you application.

Remeber to ensure the program, project, initiative and event is not within 30 business days of the submission.

Please refer to the Handy Tips for Writing Grants for guidance.

Should you have any questions or require clarification, please do not hesitate to contact the Community Grants Officer. We encourage you to take this opportunity to ensure the best possible outcome for your application.

Step 4. Submitting the Application

Once you have completed the application, please submit your application with all of the relevant documents and quotes as per guidelines.

Applications will only be assessed once the application has been received in full. 

Applications should be forwarded to:

Electronic copies:
customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au (10MB limit per email)

Hard copies:
Community Capacity Building
City of Rockingham
PO Box 2142
Rockingham DC WA 6967

In person:
City of Rockingham
Administration Building
Civic Boulevard
Rockingham
 

Step 5. Outcome

Once your application has been assessed, you will receive notification of the outcome of the City’s decision within four weeks of when your application has been received in full (i.e. all application questions answered and all supporting documentation received).

A formal letter advising you of the outcome of the City’s decision will be sent to you by email or post.

Step 6. Successful Applicants: City Recognition

City of Rockingham Logo

If your grant application is successful, you must recognise the City’s contributions. Use of the City’s logo must be approved by our Strategy, Marketing and Communications team before distribution of any promotional material. Guidelines for use of our logo can be downloaded below.

For a copy of the City of Rockingham logo, and to seek approval please contact proofing@rockingham.wa.gov.au.

City of Rockingham Banners

If you are using signage or banners to recognise the City’s contributions you can submit an application form to book a banner that promotes the project or event is ‘Supported by City of Rockingham’. 

Complete and return the below form to the City’s Grants Officer at least six weeks prior to the event or project.

Step 7. Acquittals

Successful applicants are required to submit an acquittal by the dates specified in the successful letter. Please keep appropriate receipts and records accordingly. 

For any changes to the program, project, initiative or event, please contact the City immediately.

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