The Mapleton and District Community Association (MADCA) is dedicated to supporting the vitality and well-being of our community. MADCA is a not-for-profit organisation run by community members who collaborate with residents, community groups, and local government to make Mapleton and the surrounding district a great place to live.
Through our Community Grant program, MADCA offers grants of up to $3,000 to support local non-profit groups, clubs and organisations working on initiatives that benefit the community.
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The MADCA Community Grant program allows us to utilise funds raised through our activities to directly support the community. Grants are awarded on an ad hoc basis as funds become available, with a maximum of one grant per applicant awarded per year.
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Up to $3000.
If your organisation wishes to apply in 2026, applications must be submitted to the Secretary MADCA at madca.inc@gmail.com by close of business 31st August, 2026. Contact us at enquiries@madca.com.au for more information and application details.
The application must be made on behalf of a not-for-profit, incorporated, community organisation, operating in the local area, i.e. Flaxton, Mapleton, Kureelpa and Dulong. Organisations not incorporated may apply under the auspice of an incorporated organisation.
Applications must be made using the attached form. The applications will be succinct and accurate. All questions must be answered. Applications should be submitted as a PDF document if possible.
The funds must be used to support the organisation, or to allow the organisation to provide a service to the local community. Note these grants are intended to support stand-alone projects to increase the capability of the organisation or a specific benefit to the community, not recurrent expenses. Funding will not be provided for projects that have already occurred (i.e. Projects must occur after the grant funds have been received).
The project being funded must relate to the Mission Statement of “Making Mapleton and district a better place in which to live”.
The funds must be expended within 12 months of the receipt of the funds, and the organisation must provide proof of expenditure and a brief report to MADCA within 6 weeks of the funds being expended.
The following criteria will be used in the evaluation of submissions:
The organisation must acknowledge MADCA’s support in a manner that reflects the scale and nature of the grant.
Applications will be reviewed by the MADCA Management Committee at the management meeting following receipt of the application. Succesful applications will be announced at the AGM.
