5 top tips for successful grant applications

Act Belong Commit has consulted with Healthway to develop the below fact sheet. It contains 5 key tips for writing high-quality grant applications.

Letter of support

Act Belong Commit can also help strengthen your grant application with a letter of support. Reach out if you require help!

List of available funding grants

Knowing how difficult it can be to find suitable funding opportunities, the Act Belong Commit Team have compiled a list of grants available for a range of programs and activities.

TitleTheme/target groupsCloseAmountDescription
Active Regional Communities Grants: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS)SportOngoingUp to $5,000Opportunities for regional people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities.
Community Barbecue Rebate: City of ArmadaleCommunityOngoingUp to $100Provides rebates to City of Armadale residents for organising neighbourhood events.
Community Grants Program: Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI)CaLDOngoingFestivals: Up to $10,000
Capacity building: Up to $5,000
Strategic projects: Up to $50,000
Funding to empower culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities to design, deliver and partner on projects that address their needs.
Health Promotion Research: HealthwayResearchOngoingVaries
Funds innovative and collaborative research in the priority areas identified in Healthway's Strategic Plan 2024-2029.
Healthy Communities (Small Projects): HealthwaySport/arts/communityOngoingUp to $5,000
Supports eligible organisations to deliver small health promotion pilot projects.
Healthy Communities (Large Projects): HealthwaySport/arts/communityOngoingOver $5,000
Supports eligible organisations to deliver larger health promotion projects.
Healthy Sports Program: HealthwaySportOngoingUp to $4,000
Funding for junior sports clubs and district associations to implement healthy eating initiatives and improve canteen facilities.
Healthy Venues: HealthwaySport and recreationOngoingUp to $5,000
Supports Local Government and State-owned sport and recreation centres to implement promotional, educational and environmental strategies to increase healthy food and drink choices.
KidSport: Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport (CITS)SportOngoing$300Parents and guardians can apply for financial assistance towards club fees, and in some cases essential uniforms and equipment, for children aged 5 to 18 years
Neighbourhood Networking Fund: City of CockburnCommunityOngoingUp to $50Funds City of Cockburn residents and community groups to hold small neighbourhood events such as picnics and barbeques.
Street Meet 'n' Greet: Town of Victoria ParkCommunityOngoingUp to $500Provides rebates to Town of Victoria Park residents and groups for street get-togethers and street celebrations.
Your Neighbour Community Grant: City of BelmontCommunityOngoingUp to $250Financial assistance for local residents and groups to hold small neighbourhood gatherings.