Community Support Grants in the Limestone Coast (Australia)

Deadline: 15-Oct-2026

The Stand Like Stone Foundation Arts and Culture Grant provides grants of up to $10,000 to eligible community groups and not-for-profit organisations supporting charitable projects across the Limestone Coast region of South Australia. Funding can support projects that advance the arts and other charitable purposes, including community wellbeing, education, welfare, inclusion, animal welfare, religion, community development, and environmental initiatives. Stand Like Stone Foundation Arts and Culture Grant – Overview The Arts and Culture Grant is part of the Stand Like Stone Foundation Community Grants Program, which supports charitable projects that benefit communities across the Limestone Coast region of Australia. The broader community grants program aims to strengthen community wellbeing and development by supporting initiatives in areas such as: Applicants should clearly explain who will benefit from the project and what measurable or practical benefit the project will provide. Who Is Eligible?

Eligible applicants include:

Community groups Not-for-profit organisations Applicants must be based in, or provide services to, one or more of the seven council areas of the Limestone Coast.

The proposed project must also:

Have a charitable purpose. Benefit people or the wider community. Align with at least one eligible charitable purpose. Take place within the relevant Limestone Coast community. Meet the program’s eligibility and timing requirements. Can Sporting Organisations Apply? Yes. Sporting organisations may be eligible to apply, but their proposed project must: Have a charitable purpose, and Provide a benefit to the wider community. A project intended only to support the normal activities or members of a sporting organisation may not meet these requirements. What Projects Are Not Eligible? The program does not support projects that: Do not relate to an eligible charitable purpose. Are the core responsibility of government. Have already commenced before the funding decision. Will be completed before funding decisions are made. Provide donations to other organisations. Applicants should therefore ensure that the proposed activity is a new or ongoing eligible project that has not already been completed or commenced in a way that makes it ineligible. Why This Grant Matters Community arts and charitable initiatives can create opportunities for participation, education, inclusion, creativity, and social connection. The Stand Like Stone Foundation’s broader community grants approach is designed to support projects that make a meaningful difference to people in the Limestone Coast. The funding can be particularly valuable for smaller community organisations that need financial support to deliver projects benefiting people who experience disadvantage, poverty, sickness, distress, or limited access to community resources. How the Grant Works

Step 1: Identify a Community Need

Start by identifying a specific need within the Limestone Coast community. For example, an organisation may identify limited access to arts activities, educational opportunities, inclusive programs, or community wellbeing initiatives.

Step 2: Define the Charitable Purpose

Clearly connect the proposed project to one or more eligible charitable purposes. For an arts and culture project, explain how the activity provides a broader community or charitable benefit rather than simply supporting the organisation’s routine activities.

Step 3: Identify the Beneficiaries

Explain who will benefit from the project. Where relevant, highlight how the project will assist: People experiencing poverty, sickness, or distress The wider community

Step 4: Develop the Project Plan

Describe:

Project objectives Planned activities Target participants Location Expected community outcomes Project timeline Estimated costs How the grant will be used

Step 5: Check Eligibility Before Applying

Confirm that the organisation and project meet the geographic, charitable-purpose, and timing requirements. In particular, make sure the project has not already commenced and will not be completed before funding decisions are made.

Step 6: Prepare a Clear Funding Request

The maximum available grant is $10,000. Applicants should request an amount that is appropriate for the project’s scale and clearly explain how the funds will contribute to the intended community outcomes. Tips for a Strong Application Show a Clear Community Benefit Explain exactly how the project will improve the lives of people in the Limestone Coast. Connect the Project to a Charitable Purpose Do not rely only on describing the activity. Explain why the activity is charitable and what community benefit it creates. Demonstrate Local Need Provide a clear explanation of the issue or opportunity the project addresses. Identify Beneficiaries Be specific about who will participate or benefit and, where possible, estimate the number of people reached. Avoid Routine Organisational Activities Focus the application on a specific charitable project rather than normal operating activities. Keep the Budget Proportionate Ensure the requested amount is realistic and directly connected to eligible project activities. Common Mistakes to Avoid

Applying for a non-charitable project: The project must have a recognised charitable purpose.

Starting the project too early: Projects that have already commenced may be ineligible.

Completing the project before the decision: The project must remain active when funding decisions are made.

Duplicating government responsibilities: Activities that are primarily the responsibility of government are not eligible.

Funding another organisation: Grants cannot be used simply to provide donations to other organisations.

Ignoring the wider community benefit: Sporting organisations must demonstrate that their project benefits the broader community.

Failing to explain local impact: The application should clearly connect the project to the Limestone Coast community.

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