Grants, donations, rebates and sponsorships

West Torrens Grant Finder is a search tool that enables our local community to search for grants across Australia.

The City of West Torrens has partnered with Grant Guru to provide a free one-stop-shop for people searching for funding for programs and initiatives in both business and community sectors.

The West Torrens Grant Finder provides information about national, state and philanthropic grants that are available, or may be coming available, and covers a range of categories for both business and community.

The finder provides advice and tips for those seeking and applying for grants and people can register for alerts when new grants that meet their criteria come online. People can also save a favourites short list of grants, prioritise grants and keep track of closing dates.

Grant Guru is Australia's leading grant search engine and provides services to a large number of councils across the nation.

Visit West Torrens Grant Finder

Our Environment Grants provide funds to eligible groups and organisations that support the aspirations outlined in Council's 'Towards 2030 Community Plan'.

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for local groups to fund projects to improve the environment.

Projects may include initiatives to reduce waste, energy and water consumption, minimise pollution and increase urban greening through biodiversity.

Applications are now open for the 2022/23 grant program.

More information

For more information about Community and Environment Grants, contact 8416 6333 or email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au.

All available grant funds for Community Grants and Equipment Grants have been allocated for this financial year, and the 2022-23 grant round has therefore been closed.

Our Community Grants provide funds to eligible groups and organisations that support the aspirations outlined in Council's 'Towards 2030 Community Plan'.

Grants of up to $5,000 are available for local groups to fund projects to improve the environment.

Projects may include initiatives to reduce waste, energy and water consumption, minimise pollution and increase urban greening through biodiversity.

Applications are now open for the 2022/23 grant program.

Grants include

• Community and;
• Equipment Grants

More information

For more information about Community Grants, contact 8416 6333 or email info@wtcc.sa.gov.au.

Bridging the barriers to digital inclusion by providing essential equipment and access to online services in your own home. Our brand-new program has been designed to help you build digital skills, giving you the confidence to explore online resources, interact with social networks, or complete your online shopping or banking in a safe and secure way.

The Hamra Centre Library is offering eligible customers to be part of a digital inclusion project 'Connect with Tech', which will provide you with access to a Microsoft Surface Go laptop and basic internet plan to use for personal or educational purposes until November 2023. The aim is to provide customers with technology and internet access they may not be able to currently access at home.

How to apply

Applicants must be residents of West Torrens, library members (or willing to sign up), South Australian residents for the past 5 years, and low income. Preference will be given to those who have a barrier to technology (such as financial or skill barriers).

Hardcopy forms are also available from the Hamra Centre Library.

Applications open 10am Wednesday 22nd February. Applications can be made online or via hardcopy, handed in to desk staff at the Hamra Centre Library (blank hardcopy forms available from the library). All submissions must be completed and received no later than midday Tuesday 28th March.

Before preparing and submitting your application, please refer to the Connect with Tech guidelines.

If you wish to speak with someone regarding your application, please contact Ashleigh Paul, Library Officer - Digital Literacy on 8416 6268.

All available funds for Donations Program have been allocated for this financial year, and the 2022-23 grant round has therefore been closed.

Our Donations Program provides support for community organisations and groups working with people in need.

We may also be able to help in cases of urgent need or emergency situations not budgeted by an organisation.

The Heritage Grants provides financial assistance for applicants to undertake necessary repairs and/or restoration to local heritage listed properties and representative buildings.

Click here form more information and how to apply.

Our Junior Development Grants program is for people aged under 18 years to support the following activities:

• sport and recreation
• science and technology
• history, arts and culture.

Applications are open throughout the year until funding is depleted.

When up to three members of the same organisation are attending the same event the maximum grant amount per person is:

• $100 if activities are held within South Australia
• $200 if activities are held interstate
• $500 if activities are held overseas.

When more than three members of an organisation are attending the same event the amount available is to be equally shared between them:

• $300 if activities are held in South Australia
• $600 if activities are held interstate
• $1,500 if activities are held overseas.

For more information about Junior Development Grants, contact 8416 6333 or email impact@wtcc.sa.gov.au.

The Mendelson Scholarship program is an undergraduate scholarship scheme offered through the Max and Bette Mendelson Foundation.

Click here for more information and how to apply.

The City of West Torrens Residential Rainwater Tank and Rain Garden Rebates provide an opportunity for local residents to receive a rebate on the cost of a new rainwater tank, with a minimum tank capacity of 1,000 litres or a planter box rain garden.

Click here for more information and how to apply.

The Significant and Regulated Tree Assistance Rebate provides financial assistance for property owners/rate payers to take action that helps maintain their Significant/ Regulated tree.

Click here for more information and how to apply. 

The small business grants round for 2022 is now closed.

All available funds for Sponsorship Program have been allocated for this financial year, and the 2022-23 grant round has therefore been closed.

Our Sponsorship Program provides financial support to community organisations and groups for staging events and activities for the benefit of the local community.

The Tree Incentive Rebate provides an opportunity for property owners (and tenants) to receive a rebate on the purchase and planting of a shady tree to enhance shading and cooling of the private realm in West Torrens.

Click here for more information and how to apply. 

Home compost systems, worm farming and kitchen caddy rebates

Council supports residents who wish to recycle food waste for their own use by providing a rebate on the purchase of a compost bin, worm farm or other home compost system, whether purchased from Council or from a retail outlet. A rebate is also available for the purchase of a kitchen caddy and a roll of compostable bags from a retail outlet.

Rebates

• Compost bin/system or worm farm - up to 50 per cent of the cost (maximum $50)
  OR;
• Kitchen caddy and roll of compostable bags - up to $20. NOTE: A free kitchen caddy and compostable bags are available from Council's Civic Centre, 165 Sir Donald Bradman Drive, Hilton.

Eligibility criteria

• rebates are available to West Torrens' residents only
• proof of residency is required
• one rebate per household only
• for a compost bin/system or worm farm that has been purchased privately, a copy of the retailer's receipt must be provided with the application
• rebates are provided by cheque, not cash.

How to apply

If you wish to purchase a compost bin/system or worm farm through Council, complete a Worm farm and compost bin order form. The rebate will be deducted from the order.

To find out what can be purchased from Council, visit Compost bins, compost aerator, worm farms and worms.

If you have purchased a compost bin/system, worm farm or kitchen caddy from a retail outlet, complete a Worm farm, compost bin and kitchen caddy rebate form.