Step 1 - Consider your project

Projects must align with our Council Plan and demonstrate a:

• Clearly stated purpose and practical plan for achievement.
• Realistic, clear and comprehensive budget, complete with quotes for all items and a proposed timeline for completion.
• Demonstrated need and/or benefit to the Murray community.

It is a condition of the Community Assistance Partnership Fund that applicants contact a member of the Community Development Team to discuss their project prior to submitting an application.

Step 2 - Review our guidelines 

Community Assistance Partnership Fund Guidelines 

Step 3 - Prepare documentation 

Your application form will need to be accompanied by: 

• Certificate of Currency for Public Liability.
• Incorporation number.
• Budget spreadsheet indicating income and expenditure (only if you'd prefer to upload your own rather than use the template).
• Quotes for budget items
• Groups meeting minutes supporting the project and application.
• Bank details for electronic transfer of grant money (if successful in receiving funding).

The application, with supporting documentation, can be completed at the link above.

Your application will be assessed on:

• Community benefit
• Project justification
• Alignment with objectives
• Community support and partnerships
• Governance and project management.

Step 4 - Submit application 

Online application form

Step 5 - Shire Assessment 

We will contact you if you have been successful.