Community Infrastructure Grants
The new Community Infrastructure Grant program provides funding for infrastructure projects which will benefit the development of community and recreation in the Mount Barker District Council area. Funding is available for both new infrastructure and upgrades to existing facilities.
Information about the Community Funding Assessment Committee including its Terms of Reference, agendas and minutes can be found on the Community Funding Assessment Committee page.
Previously successful applicants:
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to discuss their project with Council’s Community Grants Officer prior to submitting an application.
Alyssa Hill
Community Grants Officer
8393 6426
ahill@mountbarker.sa.gov.au
Key Dates
| Applications open | 13 April 2026 |
| Applications close | Midnight 24 May 2026 |
| Community Funding Assessment Committee meeting | 11 August 2026 |
| Council meeting | 7 September 2026 |
| Expected notification | From 8 September 2026 |
| Grant to be claimed | by 30 October 2026 |
| Grant to be expended and acquitted | September 2027 (12 months from Council meeting) |
Information Sessions
| Date and Time | Location | How to Register | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBC |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Minor Grant: Up to $9,999 (no matched funding required)
- Major Grant: $10,000–$50,000 (matched contributions required)
- Grants can be used as ‘seed funding’ and held by the grantee (for a defined period) in order to attract additional income from other parties and/or government bodies.
You must be an incorporated, community-based not‑for‑profit organisation that:
- Manages a facility, or
- Provides community/recreation services at a facility, or
- Partners with a group who does.
Applicants must be located in or delivering a project within the Mount Barker District.
Applicants will also need in principle landowner consent attached to their applications. This includes for applications relating to projects on property in Council’s care and control.
Refer to the Community Infrastructure Grants Guidelines for examples of the projects which can be funded by these grants.
- Council’s Community Grants Officer will review all applications for eligibility and may contact applicants to clarify details or request missing information.
- Applicants will have five working days to respond.
- Eligible applications are then assessed by the Community Funding Assessment Committee, which usually meets within four weeks of the closing date.
- Committee recommendations are presented to the next Council meeting. After Council endorsement, applicants are notified by email.
- Successful applicants must complete the grant acceptance form and submit an invoice for payment.
More information
If you would like further information, please contact Alyssa Hill, Community Grants Officer on 8393 6426 or via email ahill@mountbarker.sa.gov.au