Programs
To support our Strategic Development Plan, the Adelaide City Council has a number of programs and initiatives in place.
Grants
Funding is available for Arts and Living Culture, Community Development and Recreation & Sport projects.
» Arts and Living Culture Grants
» Community Development Grants
» Recreation and Sports Grants
Incentives
A number of Incentives programs are available:
» Adelaide Sustainable City Incentives Scheme
» Heritage Incentives Scheme
» Noise Management Incentives Scheme
Other Initiatives
Our Economic Development program aims to strengthen the contribution of the City to the State economy as the central focus for enterprise, business support services, specialty retailing, entertainment, public administration and tourism.
The Precinct Group Support Program aims to support the sustainability and management of City precinct groups and to foster local participation in community based projects and activities.
Social Planning in the Council seeks to ensure that Adelaide is an attractive, welcoming and inclusive place for all people to live, work, study in and visit. In doing this it is important that the City is characterised by a harmonious, robust and diverse mix of people.
The City Council also offers a number of City Wide Services for Visitors, Residents and Businesses including the Town Hall Function Centre, Horticulture, Waste Management and Cleansing.
To further support the Businesses and Community of Adelaide we offer other programs such as Home and Community Care Services and Safety Initiatives.
The Capital City Committee is a State Government and Adelaide City Council collaboration to develop and promote Adelaide as the capital city of South Australia. The Capital City Committee is an innovative and positive model for city governance.
Sponsorship
Sponsorship for major events and activities to promote a range of cultural, social and sporting events in the City.
Adelaide Thinkers in Residence
World leading thinkers live in Adelaide, assisting the strategic development and promotion of South Australia.
Sister Cities
A global initiative to increase international understanding and exchange at an individual level through city affiliations.
International Association of Educating Cities
Adelaide is Australia's only member of the IAEC, which promotes education, personal and collective development of people in its cities.
Public Liability Insurance for Community Groups
Council assists community groups in obtaining reasonable public liability insurance.