Why is the City reviewing 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.
What is happening with the current grants program? The City of Melville
Community Grants Program is currently on hold and not 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 be 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.
Are grant budgets being decided through this survey? Grant budgets are determined through the City’s budgeting and business planning process. This engagement focuses on how grants are designed, structured and supported.
Do I need experience applying for grants to complete the survey? We’re keen to hear from a wide cross section of the community, including people with and without grant experience.
How can I share my feedback? We want our engagement process to be accessible by all. In addition to the online survey, you can share your feedback by contacting us:
- Over the phone, 9364 0666
- In person, at the City of Melville Administration Building located at 10 Almondbury Road, Booragoon WA.
Please note that only one submission per person will be accepted. Multiple submissions will be removed.
Your feedback will be used to inform the development of the City’s new Community Grants Framework. A summary of engagement outcomes will be shared once the review is complete.
My privacy is important. Will my information be shared? We take our privacy obligations seriously. Personal information is information we hold, which is identifiable as being about you. Our collection, use and disclosure of your personal information is regulated by the Australian Privacy Principles under the Privacy Act 1988. You can find out more information about your privacy rights at the
Privacy Commissioner's website and on our
privacy page.
We may collect personal information from you when you participate in an engagement. This may include your email address, residential address and demographic information. This information is used to analyse engagement results, review communication objectives and obligations, or to communicate information to you about the outcomes of the engagement.