Future Community Grants

Community needs, expectations and ways of working change over time. This review helps ensure community grants remain accessible, relevant and aligned with the needs of the Melville community, while supporting the priorities and direction set out in the City’s Council Plan for the Future 2024-2034.

All existing grant agreements will remain in place and will not be affected by this review.

Our Community Grants Program is currently on hold. We will not be accepting new applications while the review is underway. This pause ensures we can gather feedback and make improvements before reopening the program.

It is anticipated that elements of the refreshed Community Grants program will launch in July 2026, and published on the above website.

While all feedback will be considered, participation in the engagement does not guarantee funding or immediate changes. Final decisions will be made by the City of Melville Council and Administration as part of the framework development process.

Grant budgets are determined through the City’s budgeting and business planning process. This engagement focuses on how grants are designed, structured and supported.

We were keen to hear from a wide cross section of the community, including people with and without grant experience.

Your feedback will be used to inform the development of the City’s new Community Grants Framework.

We take your privacy seriously. Any personal information you provide will be managed in accordance with applicable Western Australian privacy legislation, including the Privacy and Responsible Information Sharing Act 2024 (WA), and is used only to support engagement, analyse feedback and share relevant updates.

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Yes, submissions can be completed on their behalf, provided consent is given. Alternative ways to participate are always available through online, by phone, or in person, and the City of Melville can assist if required.