Norwood Swimming Centre – Community Activation Grant
70 Years of Norwood Swimming Centre – Community Activation Grant.
Full grant details, eligibility information and the online application form are available on this page
Help us celebrate 70 years of the Norwood Swimming Centre
The 70 Years of Norwood Swimming Centre - Community Activation Grant supports community led temporary events, activities and experiences that celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Norwood Swimming Centre during the 2026–2027 swim season.
This special grant aims to activate the Swimming Centre as a vibrant community destination by encouraging community participation, celebrating its history and creating memorable experiences for residents and visitors.
Grants of up to $4,000 are available, with a total grant pool of $20,000.
Applications will be accepted until all available funds have been allocated.
Grant objectives
The grant aims to:
- Celebrate the Swimming Centre's 70 years of service to the community
- Encourage community participation and social connection
- Activate the Swimming Centre through temporary events, activities or experiences
- Showcase the Swimming Centre as an important community destination
- Create positive and inclusive experiences for people of all ages and abilities
Who can apply
Applications are open to:
- Incorporated not-for-profit organisations
- Community and volunteer groups
- Sporting and recreation clubs
- Schools and educational organisations
- Cultural organisations
- Other organisations that meet eligibility requirements and can demonstrate capacity to deliver a community activation
Applicants must hold appropriate insurance and comply with all relevant legislative and regulatory requirements.
What can and cannot be funded
What can be funded
Up to $4,000 funding is available for temporary community activations delivered during the 2026-2027 swim season (12 October 2026 to April 2027) that celebrate the Swimming Centre’s 70th anniversary.
Eligible projects
Examples include, but are not limited to:
- Community celebrations and events
- Family friendly activities
- Performances and entertainment
- Historical displays and exhibitions
- Arts and creative installations
- Recreational activities and participation events.
Projects must:
- Celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Swimming Centre
- Be delivered during the 2026–2027 swim season
- Be temporary in nature
- Be open or accessible to the community
- Align with the grant objectives.
Projects may consist of a single event or multiple activities delivered during the swim season.
What cannot be funded
Funding will not be provided for:
- Ongoing operational or administration costs
- Routine organisational expenses
- Capital works or permanent infrastructure
- Retrospective funding for completed projects
- Projects that primarily benefit an individual or private business
- Activities that duplicate existing Council services without demonstrating additional community benefit
- Projects that do not align with the grant objectives.
Assessment criteria
Applications will be assessed on their ability to:
- Celebrate the Swimming Centre’s 70th anniversary in a meaningful and engaging way
- Demonstrate clear community participation and benefit
- Activate the Swimming Centre through a temporary event, activity or experience
- Deliver an inclusive and accessible project
- Demonstrate the applicant’s capacity to successfully deliver the project within the proposed timeframe and budget
- Provide value for money and achievable outcomes
- Demonstrate appropriate project planning, delivery and risk management.
Funding conditions
Successful applicants will be required to:
- Enter into a funding agreement with Council
- Obtain all necessary permits, approvals and insurances
- Acknowledge Council's support in promotional material
- Deliver the project within the approved funding period
- Submit a project acquittal, including evidence of expenditure and project outcomes.
How to apply
Applicants are encouraged to contact the Council before applying.
If you would like to discuss your project or confirm its eligibility before applying, please contact Council's Grants Team for assistance via email: communitygrants@npsp.sa.gov.au
Grant application will close when all funding has been allocated and/or the end of the 2026-2027 swim season.
Application form
Enquiries:
Council Grants Team
communitygrants@npsp.sa.gov.au
Applications will be assessed against the published eligibility requirements.
The Council may contact applicants for clarification or additional information during the assessment process.
Please review your application before submitting.
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