The City has a Small Events Sponsorship program that is suitable for neighbourhood events such as movie nights, pop up events, Christmas carols, food swaps and small fetes. Opportunities are open year-round. Visit the Small Events Sponsorship Program page for more details.
The City offers a community grants program which provides funding to individuals, community groups and not-for-profits in Cockburn. As well as regular grants, the program includes sponsorship and donations for individuals and groups. Please visit the Community Grants opens in a new window, Cultural Grants, Donations and Sponsorship opens in a new window pages for more information.
Not-for-profit and community groups can apply for sustainability grants of up to $4,000 for eligible projects. Grant themes include water, energy and waste, sustainable transport and community building. Visit Sustainability Grants for more information.
The City has partnered with Fremantle Ports to deliver the Cockburn Community Projects Fund. This fund supports youth and environmental projects such as the Annual Youth Visual and Performing Arts Festival.
Please contact the City’s Community Development Coordinator for further information by email or 08 9411 3444.
Not-for-profit community groups can apply for funding assistance for the use of hire of non-City owned bus hire. Visit Bus Hire Subsidy for more information.
The City supports local neighbourhood events and can provide funding to assist with this. Visit
Neighbourhood Networking Fund for more information.
Please contact the City for more information on community funding, grants and subsidies on 08 9411 3444 or email customer@cockburn.wa.gov.au.