Grants for Schools

 

The Cockburn Community Fund is available to community groups, residents, schools, P&Cs, P&Fs and students.

Reimbursement Donations to Schools

Schools located within the City of Cockburn can request reimbursement of costs for:

  • The supply and delivery of sand up to a maximum of 6m³ in any one year
  • One bus trip per year to the annual inter-school sports day
  • A maximum of 20 trees and shrubs per year to a value of $200.


For information contact the City’s Administration Support Officer (Community Services) on 08 9411 3444 or at [email protected]

Community Grants

Grants up to $15,000 to deliver one-off projects, programs or activities that benefit the wider Cockburn community. School-specific criteria also
apply. For information contact the City’s Community Grants Coordinator on 08 9411 3444 or [email protected]

Small Event Sponsorship

Small Event Sponsorship is open all year-round, with up to $3,000 for smallscale neighbourhood events that benefit the local community. School-specific criteria also apply.

For information contact the City's Community Development team on 08 9411 3444 or [email protected]

Visit the Small Event Sponsorship webpage for further information.

Cultural Grants

Cultural Grants up to $5,000 for projects, activities or events that embody one of the diverse art and cultural interests of the City of Cockburn:

  • Artist in the Community Program
  • Celebrating Community Program
  • Creative Community Program
  • Telling Community Stories Program.

School-specific criteria also apply. For information, contact the City’s Art and Culture Coordinator on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]

Visit the Cultural Grants webpage for further information.

Sustainability Grants

The Sustainability Grants are open all year-round, up to $4,000 for projects relating to six sustainability themes: giving back, protecting our future, stronger communities, water, energy and waste, travelsmart and healthy lifestyles.

For information contact the City’s Sustainability Officer on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]

Visit the Sustainability Grants webpage for further information.

Environmental Education Grants

Grants up to $1,000 to engage environmental educators to deliver programs as either incursions or excursions. For excursions, bus hire can be
funded up to $300. Equipment or staff professional development is not eligible.

For information contact the City’s Environmental Education Officer on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]

Visit the Environmental Education Grants webpage for further information.

Youth Art Scholarships

Youth Art Scholarships are open all year round, with grants up to $500 for Cockburn residents aged 18 and under to assist with the cost of materials, travel, and fees for those who are undertaking further study or performing in an art-related area.

For information contact the City’s Cultural Development Coordinator on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]

Youth Academic Assistance

Youth Academic Assistance is open all-year round, grants up to $350 for residents under 21 years residing in Cockburn to attend academic events for which they have been selected based on their achievement.

For information contact the City’s Community Grants Coordinator on 08 9411 3444 or email [email protected]

Visit the Youth Recognition and Reward Guidelines webpage for further information. 

Cockburn Youth Fund

The Cockburn Youth Fund is open all-year round, grants up to $400 for local young people to organise a project or event that will benefit
other young people in Cockburn.

For information contact the City's Youth Development Officer on 08 9411 3882.

Visit the Cockburn Youth Fund webpage for further information.

Junior Sport Travel Assistance

Open all-year round and awarded quarterly grants up to $400 for residents under 21 years or younger to assist with travel to state or national competitions for which they have been selected.

All applicants must discuss their application with the relevant City Officer before applying.

Visit the Junior Sport Travel Assistance Program webpage for further information and application.


More information

Further information can also be found on the City's website www.cockburn.wa.gov.au/grants

All applicants must discuss their application with the relevant City officer before applying. 
 

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