Cultural Grants 2025-2026 Round 1

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ELIGIBILITY

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Important Information

Before applying, please:

  • Read the Cultural Grants Guidelines and Policy;
  • Preview the Application Form, so you can gather all information needed;
  • Contact the Art and Culture Coordinator on (08) 9411 3444 during business hours or email cassandra@cockburn.wa.gov.au to determine your eligibility, ensure you are applying under the correct category, and to answer any questions.

Incomplete applications and/or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.

The following questions MUST be completed by the applicant. This page of the form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for a Cultural Grant. It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for an unsuitable grant.

Officer Contact

This is a mandatory requirement for ALL funding categories. Your application will be deemed INELIGIBLE if you do not contact the Art and Culture Coordinator. 

The Art and Culture Coordinator can be contacted on (08) 9411 3444 during business hours or email cassandra@cockburn.wa.gov.au 

Did you contact the Art and Culture Coordinator to discuss your potential application? * Required
Please note that emails promoting the funding rounds sent by the Community Grants area do not constitute contact with the appropriate officer. The applicant must initiate contact and advise of the specific intention for the funding.
Method of contact * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Method of contact

Category of Application

Please select the type of Applicant / Category of Application you are making * Required
Response required.

Organisation Eligibility (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select the type of Applicant / Category of Application you are making" on page 1

Is your organisation a not-for-profit entity? * Required
If NO, you are not eligible for a Cultural Grant. Check here: is your organisation not-for-profit?
Is your organisation an incorporated legal entity OR are you being auspiced by an incorporated organisation? * Required
If YES, you must supply a copy of the organisation's Certificate of Incorporation. If NO, you are not eligible for a Cultural Grant. You may only apply for a Cultural Grant through an organisation or auspicing body that is an incorporated, not-for-profit organisation. The auspicing body receives funding on behalf of the applicant organisation, and is ultimately responsible for ensuring the funded project is completed and the grant is acquitted.
Response required.
If NO, you are not eligible for a Cultural Grant.
Is your organisation or auspicing organisation financially viable? * Required
Applicants must provide a recent bank statement.
Does your organisation have the capacity to undertake all the required planning, bookings, permits and approvals processes, marketing and promotion to ensure the success of your project? * Required
Please review the City of Cockburn Guide to Community Events for additional information and assistance.
Does your organisation have appropriate insurance for this project? * Required
For example: volunteers, professional indemnity, public liability.

If your organisation is a school P&C or P&F association, you must satisfy the following additional criteria:

  • There is an identified community need for the project.
  • The project is accessible to the wider Cockburn community outside of school hours.
  • You are able to provide at least 50% or more of the financial contribution to the project.
If your organisation is a school P&C or P&F association, can you satisfy all of the above additional criteria? * Required
If NO, you are not eligible for Cultural Grant funding.

If you answered NO to any of the above eligibility questions, you may not be eligible for funding and should contact the Art and Culture Coordinator on (08) 9411 3444 before proceeding with this application.

Individual Eligibility (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to question: "Please select the type of Applicant / Category of Application you are making" on page 1

Do you have documentation to verify community support OR a community request for your involvement? * Required
If NO, you are not eligible for a Cultural Grant.
Response required.
If NO, you are not eligible for a Cultural Grant.
Can you provide evidence of financial viability? (for yourself/your business) * Required
Applicants must provide a recent bank statement.
Do you have appropriate insurance for this project? * Required
For example: volunteers, professional indemnity, public liability
Are you a professional artist or can you demonstrate substantial experience in relation to this project? * Required
Applicants must provide a copy of their current Curriculum Vitae (CV).

If you answered NO to any of the above eligibility questions, you may not be eligible for funding and should contact the Art and Culture Coordinator on (08) 9411 3444 before proceeding with this application.

Previous Funding

Please note as per current Policy:

An applicant may successfully apply for and receive funding from two different categories (in the Policy) per financial year, provided they meet the criteria for the particular category, however, the applications cannot be for the same project, and any previous year's funding must be satisfactorily acquitted.

Have you OR your organisation previously received funding from the City of Cockburn? * Required
If you have received funding in this financial year, contact the Art and Culture Coordinator on (08) 9411 3444 to confirm your eligibility before proceeding with this application.
Please include approximate date, category of funding, project title and amount.
Do you OR your organisation have any outstanding City of Cockburn acquittal reports? * Required
Applicants that have been successful in previous years are eligible to apply provided all previous funding has been satisfactorily acquitted. Acquitted means you have provided a detailed report of how the funding was used, including providing receipts and evidence such as photos or media, using the relevant Acquittal Form.