Apr 27, 2026

Albany/
Kinjarling 2026.

A place to explore the past, the present and the future.

Apr 27, 2026

Albany/
Kinjarling 2026.

A place to explore the past, the present and the future.

Apr 27, 2026

Albany/
Kinjarling 2026.

A place to explore the past, the present and the future.

Apr 27, 2026

Albany/
Kinjarling 2026.

A place to explore the past, the present and the future.

Key information

Bicentennial info

Key information

Bicentennial info

GRANTS

Community Grants

Apply now online or download a print friendly version.

GRANTS

Community Grants

Apply now online or download a print friendly version.

GRANTS

Community Grants

Apply now online or download a print friendly version.

GRANTS

Community Grants

Apply now online or download a print friendly version.

The History

2026

In 2026 Albany will host Western Australia’s first Bicentenary.

Albany was the first place where Aboriginal and British people commenced living together on the western side of Australia. Albany became the gateway for the economic and social development of the land that would become known as Western Australia.

The Bicentenary is a once in a lifetime opportunity to tell the story of this place.

The History

In 2026 Albany will host Western Australia’s first Bicentenary.

Albany was the first place where Aboriginal and British people commenced living together on the western side of Australia. Albany became the gateway for the economic and social development of the land that would become known as Western Australia.

The Bicentenary is a once in a lifetime opportunity to tell the story of this place.

Coming soon

Flagship events (coming soon)

Flagship events (coming soon)

Coming soon

Flagship events (coming soon)

FAQ

Anwers to your questions

FAQ

Anwers to your questions

What is the purpose of the Albany 2026 Community Sponsorship Program?

Who is eligible to apply?

What can I apply for?

What will the Community Sponsorship Program NOT fund?

When do applications open?

When do applications close?

What if I miss the deadline?

How do I apply?

Do I have to use the excel budget template provided?

Will the City pay GST on the funding amount awarded?

What can I do if I am unsure whether my proposal suits the 2026 themes?

Does my project have to meet all of the selection criteria?

Am I able to get funding for a project outside of 2026?

How much funding am I able to receive?

If my funding request amount is $10,000 which stream do I submit under?

Can I still apply for other funding from the City of Albany for the same project or event?

What information or documents will I need to supply in my application?

Do I need to provide quotes for my expenses?

How will my application be assessed?

Where am I able to find more information?

What is the purpose of the Albany 2026 Community Sponsorship Program?

Who is eligible to apply?

What can I apply for?

What will the Community Sponsorship Program NOT fund?

When do applications open?

When do applications close?

What if I miss the deadline?

How do I apply?

Do I have to use the excel budget template provided?

Will the City pay GST on the funding amount awarded?

What can I do if I am unsure whether my proposal suits the 2026 themes?

Does my project have to meet all of the selection criteria?

Am I able to get funding for a project outside of 2026?

How much funding am I able to receive?

If my funding request amount is $10,000 which stream do I submit under?

Can I still apply for other funding from the City of Albany for the same project or event?

What information or documents will I need to supply in my application?

Do I need to provide quotes for my expenses?

How will my application be assessed?

Where am I able to find more information?

What is the purpose of the Albany 2026 Community Sponsorship Program?

Who is eligible to apply?

What can I apply for?

What will the Community Sponsorship Program NOT fund?

When do applications open?

When do applications close?

What if I miss the deadline?

How do I apply?

Do I have to use the excel budget template provided?

Will the City pay GST on the funding amount awarded?

What can I do if I am unsure whether my proposal suits the 2026 themes?

Does my project have to meet all of the selection criteria?

Am I able to get funding for a project outside of 2026?

How much funding am I able to receive?

If my funding request amount is $10,000 which stream do I submit under?

Can I still apply for other funding from the City of Albany for the same project or event?

What information or documents will I need to supply in my application?

Do I need to provide quotes for my expenses?

How will my application be assessed?

Where am I able to find more information?

What is the purpose of the Albany 2026 Community Sponsorship Program?

Who is eligible to apply?

What can I apply for?

What will the Community Sponsorship Program NOT fund?

When do applications open?

When do applications close?

What if I miss the deadline?

How do I apply?

Do I have to use the excel budget template provided?

Will the City pay GST on the funding amount awarded?

What can I do if I am unsure whether my proposal suits the 2026 themes?

Does my project have to meet all of the selection criteria?

Am I able to get funding for a project outside of 2026?

How much funding am I able to receive?

If my funding request amount is $10,000 which stream do I submit under?

Can I still apply for other funding from the City of Albany for the same project or event?

What information or documents will I need to supply in my application?

Do I need to provide quotes for my expenses?

How will my application be assessed?

Where am I able to find more information?

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