Sponsorship (Group) 2026-2027 Round 1

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ELIGIBILITY

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Important Information

Before applying, please:

  • Read the Sponsorship (Group) Guidelines;
  • Preview the Application Form, so you can gather all information needed;
  • Contact the Grants and Research area on (08) 9411 3583 during business hours or email communitygrants@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 sections MUST be completed by the Applicant Organisation. This page of the form is designed to help you, and us, understand if you are eligible for Sponsorship. It's crucial that you complete these questions before any others to ensure you do not waste your time applying for unsuitable funding.

Grants Officer Contact

Did you contact a City of Cockburn Grants Officer to discuss your potential application? * Required
Method of contact * Required
Response required.
Clear the selected value for Method of contact

Eligibility Questions

Is your organisation a not-for-profit entity? * Required
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 you haven't previously done so). If NO, you are not eligible for Sponsorship. You may only apply for Sponsorship through an organisation or auspicing body that is an incorporated legal entity. The auspicing body receives funding on behalf of the applicant organisation, and is ultimately responsible for ensuring the funded project is completed and an acquittal report is submitted.
Response required.
If NO, you are not eligible for Sponsorship.
Is your organisation financially viable? * Required
Applications for funding of up to $5,000 must provide a recent bank statement. Applications for $5,000 or more require a bank statement no more than one month old and the minutes of your organisation's most recent Annual General Meeting, including an audited Financial Report, with this application.
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 you are a sporting team or club, you can only apply if you are:

  • representing at a National or International level event, for which you have been selected based on your endeavours in your chosen activity, or
  • hosting a sporting event or activity in the City of Cockburn that is of State, National or International significance that will add value to the City of Cockburn.
If you are a sporting team or club, do you satisfy one of the above criteria? * Required

If you answered NO to any of the above Eligibility Questions, you may not be eligible for funding and should contact the Grants and Research area on (08) 9411 3583 before proceeding with this application.

Previous Funding

Has your organisation previously received funding from the City of Cockburn? * Required
If you have received funding in this financial year, contact the Grants and Research area on (08) 9411 3583 to confirm your eligibility before proceeding with this application.
Please include approx. date, category of funding, project title and amount.
Does 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 for the project and evidence such as photos or media, using the appropriate Acquittal Form.