Community Grants

Community Grants and Sponsorships (including In-Kind Support)

Council has adopted the Community Grants and Sponsorships Policy.

This Policy provides information on how community members can apply for community grants, sponsorships and in-kind support funding opportunities during those years when funding has been allocated in Council's Annual Budget.

Round 2 of the District Council of Coober Pedy
Community Grants Program 2026-2027 opens on Friday 8 January 2027. 

Community members, groups and associations are invited to read the Community Grants and Sponsorships Guidelines and complete the application form for grant application, or any in-kind support requests for funding allocation.

For more information or clarification of the Policy or guidelines please contact the Executive Assistant at dccp@cpcouncil.sa.gov.au

2026-2027 Round 1 Successful grant funding recipients:
Coober Pedy  Retail Business and Tourism Association - Opal Fest 2027.
Coober Pedy Second Chance Animals - Care and transport of stray and unwanted animals
Coober Pedy Shooters Club Inc -  Replacement of outdated and unreliable barista coffee machine

2025-2026 Successful grant funding recipients:
Coober Pedy Miners Association - promoting miner welfare
Coober Pedy  Retail Business and Tourism Association - Opal Fest.