Applying for Grants
The Department of Planning and Community Development (DPCD) has developed a common format for application forms to make it easier for you when applying for a grant.
Grant application process
Grant guidelines and application forms are available for each of the DPCD grant programs on the Grants Finder. Before filling in an application for a grant it is important to familarise yourself with the grant application process.
GST Information
The Federal Government introduced the Goods and Services Tax on July 1 2000. Read more for important information regarding GST when applying for a grant or managing a grant from DPCD.
Preparing your application
All DPCD grants include common elements such as: the aim of the program, eligibility criteria, reporting requirements and evaluation. These elements are explained in more detail in preparing your grant application.
Completing the application form
The application form captures all the information we use to assess your project. It is important that you ensure that the information provided is entered accurately and all the relevant sections are completed. Read more.
Applying for grants online
While the preferred method for submitting your grant application is online, it is also possible to lodge your application by post, email or fax.
Features of good projects
Features of good projects will help you think about your project as it relates to our aims.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is possible that queries you have about applying for grants have been asked by other applicants. Check our Frequently Asked Questions to see if there is an easy answer to your question. If you can't find the information you need, feel free to call our Grants Information Line.