Grants  

Community Grants

The City of Nedlands Community Grants Program supports local projects and activities that strengthen community connections, encourage participation, and deliver meaningful benefits to the local community.

Preference will be given to projects that:

  • Foster community participation and inclusion.
  • Strengthen neighbourhood connections and community wellbeing.
  • Create positive outcomes for local residents.
  • Support accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities and their carers.

For information on application dates, funding rounds, and required documentation, please refer to the current Community Grants Guidelines or contact the City of Nedlands Community Development team.

Essential Funding Criteria

All projects supported through this program must:

  • Contribute to building community spirit and connection.
  • Demonstrate a direct benefit to the City of Nedlands community.
  • Have not received a Youth Grant from the City within the last 24 months.
  • Can provide matching funds equal to the amount requested from the City.
  • Plan to undertake your project or activity after the relevant funding round closes.
  • Be open to all City of Nedlands residents.

Please note: Street parties may be limited to residents of the relevant street and their invited guests for community safety reasons.

Eligible Projects

Funding may be available for:

  • Community events and projects.
  • Street parties.
  • Projects that benefit people with disabilities and/or their carers.
  • Projects that benefit First Nation communities

Who Can Apply?

The following applicants are eligible to apply:

  • Individuals applying on behalf of their street or a community group.
  • Community groups.
  • Community organisations.


Community organisations must either:

  • Be based within the City of Nedlands, or
  • Have at least 50% of their members residing within the City of Nedlands.
  • You cannot charge a fee to participants or fundraise

Important Eligibility Information

  • Grants cannot be used for capital purchases or equipment.
  • All expenditure must be supported by tax invoices when completing the grant acquittal process. Bank transfer receipts alone will not be accepted.
  • Applications must be complete and include all required documentation to be considered.
  • For more information, please read the Community Grant Information Sheet

Required Documents

Applications must include:

Completed applications must be submitted via email to commdev@nedlands.wa.gov.au during the relevant funding round.

Funding Rounds

  • Round 1

For activities taking place between 1 October and 31 March

  • Applications open: 1 July
  • Applications close: 31 August
  • Assessment period: 1 September – 30 September

Applicants will be notified of the outcome during the assessment period. Successful applicants will receive funding before their project commences.

  • Round 2

For activities taking place between 1 April and 30 September

  • Applications open: 1 January
  • Applications close: 28 February
  • Assessment period: 1 March – 31 March

Applicants will be notified of the outcome during the assessment period. Successful applicants will receive funding before their project commences.

Before You Apply

Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted with all required supporting documentation before the closing date. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

 

Youth Grants Fund 

The City of Nedlands Youth Grants Program supports young people to pursue projects, activities and opportunities that contribute to their personal development and community involvement.

Who can apply?

You may be eligible if you:

  • Are aged between 12 and 21 years.
  • Live within the City of Nedlands.
  • Have not received a Youth Grant from the City within the last 24 months.
  • Can provide matching funds equal to the amount requested from the City.
  • Plan to undertake your project or activity after the relevant funding round closes.

Important Eligibility Information

  • Grants cannot be used for capital purchases or equipment.
  • All expenditure must be supported by tax invoices when completing the grant acquittal process. Bank transfer receipts alone will not be accepted.
  • Applications must be complete and include all required documentation to be considered.
  • For more information, please read the Youth Grant Fund Information Sheet

Required Documents

  • Applications must include:

    • A completed application form (completed by the applicant).
    • A Letter of Support from your organisation or sporting club.
    • Signed Terms and Conditions.
    • A copy of a bank statement showing the nominated bank account details.

Completed applications must be submitted via email to commdev@nedlands.wa.gov.au during the relevant funding round.

Funding Rounds

  • Round 1

For activities taking place between 1 October and 31 March

  • Applications open: 1 July
  • Applications close: 31 August
  • Assessment period: 1 September – 30 September

Applicants will be notified of the outcome during the assessment period. Successful applicants will receive funding before their project commences.

  • Round 2

For activities taking place between 1 April and 30 September

  • Applications open: 1 January
  • Applications close: 28 February
  • Assessment period: 1 March – 31 March

Applicants will be notified of the outcome during the assessment period. Successful applicants will receive funding before their project commences.

Before You Apply

Please ensure your application is fully completed and submitted with all required supporting documentation before the closing date. Incomplete or late applications may not be considered.

Contact us

For more information about the City’s grant programs, please contact the Community Development team on 08 9273 3500 or submit an enquiry here.

Submit an enquiry

 Past Community and Youth Grants 

Edward Street celebrates 10 years of community spirit

2025 marked a special milestone for Edward Street ... a decade of annual street parties bringing neighbours together.

Residents enjoyed a delightful afternoon tea featuring homemade treats, shared recipes, and conversations. The event also included a warm welcome for new neighbours and a visit from special guests all the way from the UK. With 22 adults and 9 children joining in the fun, the day was filled with laughter, connection, and celebration.

Congratulations, Lachlan Russell

Lachlan was a key player in the U15 WA Cricket team during the School Sport Australia Championship from March 30–April 4, 2025.

Representing Western Australia on the national stage, Lachlan showcased his talent and sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Thanks to the team's hard work and determination, WA proudly brought home the bronze medal!

 

Community BBQ at Kingsway Methodist Church

During April 2025, Kingsway Methodist Church in Nedlands came alive with the sights, sounds, and smells of the annual Street BBQ – a heart-warming afternoon with locals, new neighbours, and church members gathering to enjoy delicious BBQ, fun games on the school oval, and plenty of laughs.

One of the highlights? A performance by a senior ukulele group that had everyone smiling and tapping their feet.

Celebrating the Neervoort sisters

Huge congratulations to Ellie and Isabella Neervoort for their outstanding performances in Australian Surf Lifesaving.

Ellie represented the WA Team at the Interstate Championships, earning a well-deserved Bronze Medal.

Isabella travelled to North Kirra in Queensland for the Australian Surf Lifesaving Championships, with the support of a City of Nedlands Youth Grant. She won an Individual Silver Medal in the U17 two-kilometre beach run and a team Gold Medal in the Open 2x1km beach run.

 

Friday Night Lights shines bright at Shenton College!

With some support from a City of Nedlands Community Grant, Shenton College hosted an exciting Friday Night Lights basketball tournament on Friday, 13 June.

Shenton College, Churchlands and Newman College battled it out in a round-robin tournament for the perpetual Tri-Schools Cup. Huge congrats to the Churchlands Chargers for taking home the trophy!

Player highlights:
MVPs: Jordan & Sara (Churchlands)
Best Defensive Players: Theo & Mila (Shenton College)

Events like these bring people together, creating a great buzz and fun memories.

Sam Lewis, Shenton College history maker

Sam and team, representing Shenton College and UWA Boat Club, smashed their debut at the Australian Rowing Championships in Tasmania, taking out the B Final win in the Schoolboys Coxed Quad. This was the first-ever nationals for Shenton College!
With 9+ training sessions a week for six months (while juggling school & exams!), the dedication is next level. Sam and his teammates were then off to Sydney to compete, having been selected in the Pathways state team!