**All applications submitted to the City, prior to 1 July 2025 will be assessed under the previous 2025 Sponsorship or Community Assistance Scheme. For more information, please contact the City. **
Through the provision of grants and financial support, the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder empowers projects that enhance the city’s identity, liveability and community spirit.
These funding opportunities support local organisations, businesses and individuals to deliver initiatives that reflect the City’s strategic vision promoting community pride, revitalising public spaces and buildings, celebrating culture, and promoting economic development.
The available types of assistance can be found in the Community Funding Handbook.
Successful Grant Recipients for 2025/26
The City received a number of remarkable applications from organisations working to make a positive impact across sport, arts, recreation, and community services.
We look forward to seeing the contributions our 2025/26 grant recipients will make in strengthening and enriching the Kalgoorlie-Boulder community.
2024/25 Grant Recipients
Programs Currently Open
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Minor Grant Program
City provided funding and/or in-kind support to an event or program with the purpose of building a sense of community and pride in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
- Minor Grants up to $50,000 total support, awarded by Delegated City Officers.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: July 2025
- Applications close: May 2026
The City’s grant program operates as an exhaustive fund meaning not all applicants can be successful. More information can be provided in the Community Funding Handbook and by City Officers from the Community Development Team.
Peppercorn Leases
Peppercorn leases allow community groups to lease City-owned facilities at a below market rate.
For more information, please contact City Officers at leasing@ckb.wa.gov.au.
Rates Exemptions and Concessions
The City offers rates relief to eligible not-for-profit recreation, sporting, and community groups. The City further extends this relief to those individuals suffering financial hardship pursuant to the Financial Hardship Policy.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: All year
- Applications close: 31 December 2025.
Please contact the City’s rates department on (08) 9021 9654 or rates@ckb.wa.gov.au for further information or visit, Concessions, Exemptions and Rebates.
Discounts, Waivers and Write-Offs
Applicants have the ability to apply for Discounts, Waivers and Write-Offs of applicable fees in accordance with specified conditions. The Chief Executive Officer possesses the delegated authority to approve this type of assistance up to 80% of the applicable amount to a maximum of $100,000.
For examples of the fees and charges applicable please read the Community Funding Handbook.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: Applicants can apply anytime.
To apply please contact the City at mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au.
Partnership Service Agreements
The City may partner with not-for-profit or community groups to deliver services that benefit the community and are not otherwise provided.
- Applications open: Applicants can apply anytime.
For information on how to apply and eligibility, please visit the Partnership Service Agreement Policy.
Please direct all enquires to mailbag@ckb.wa.gov.au.
Programs Currently Closed
City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder Major Grant Program
City provided funding and/or in-kind support to an event or program with the purpose of building a sense of community and pride in Kalgoorlie-Boulder.
- Major Grants over $50,000 total support, awarded at the discretion of the City’s Council.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: November 2025
- Applications close: January 2026
The City’s grant program operates as an exhaustive fund meaning not all applicants can be successful. More information can be provided in the Community Funding Handbook and by City Officers from the Community Development Team.
Building Improvement Program
The City is committed to assisting building owners and operators in improving key aspects of their buildings such as accessibility, conservations works and restoration, structural repairs and shopfront revitalisation projects.
Applicant can apply for up $50,000 per site with the following conditions:
- Total City provided funding not to exceed 50% of total cost.
- Funding cannot be used towards payment of GST.
Key Dates:
- Applications open: November 2025
- Applications close: January 2026
For more information, please refer to the Community Funding Handbook or contact the City’s Economic Development team.
Canvassing of Elected Members and City Officers
Applicants, or any individuals acting on their behalf, must not attempt to canvas (lobby or influence) Elected Members or City staff involved in the assessment process. The defined process spans from the official lodgement of the application to the finalisation of the nominated Council meeting.
Any efforts to directly or indirectly influence the outcome of a funding application, whether through lobbying, unsolicited communication or the provision of additional information outside the formal application process, will result in immediate disqualification.
Applications found to be in breach of this condition will be excluded from consideration.
How to Apply
Applications for Grants and the Building Improvement Program must be submitted through the City’s approved online portal SmartyGrants. All applicants are encouraged to speak to a Community Development Officer prior to starting an application to ensure program suitability.
If you need more help using the application form, you can also download the Help Guide for Applicants.
Quick Links
Community Funding Handbook
Community Financial Support Policy