Somerset Regional Council assists the community by allocating a set amount of funds, each financial year, to be distributed to various community groups and individuals through its Community Assistance Grants budget.
Incorporated or auspiced community organisations (unincorporated/informal groups) can apply for a grant to assist with costs associated with projects, events, services or remission of some Council fees.
Direct financial support may be available to community organisations.
They assist with costs associated with projects, events, services or remission of some Council fees.
Community organisations can apply for funding during open funding rounds. There are two funding rounds per financial year; the first round will also include applications for rates remission (for that financial year). Opening and closing dates for each round are advertised on Council's website and in various newspapers.
Read Community Assistance Grant Policy(PDF, 207KB) to see if you are eligible. Complete the Community Assistance Grant Application Form(PDF, 406KB) and submit to Council before the funding round closes.
Somerset Regional Council will advise each applicant, in writing, of the outcome.
Community Assistance Grant- Acquittal Form(PDF, 152KB)
Please note: Applications for remission of Council general rates are accepted in funding round one of each financial year. Community groups are also encouraged to submit applications for Christmas themed projects/events in round one 2025-2026 to ensure sufficient timing.
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