Community Grants Program
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The Shire of Derby West/ Kimberley is dedicated to providing support to community groups and not-for-profit organisations. Through the Community Grants Program, the Shire seeks to provide support to community organisations to deliver their activities and projects. The Community Grants program has been designed to provide responsive and easily accessible assistance of up to $5,000.
Dates
Community Grants are open over four (4) funding rounds:
Funding Round 1 – Projects delivered from February onwards
Opens: 1 October
Closes: 31 December
Funds projects that commence from: 1 February
Funding Round 2 – Projects delivered from May onwards
Opens: 1 January
Closes: 31 March
Funds projects that commence from: 1 May
Funding Round 3 – Projects delivered from September onwards
Opens: 1 April
Closes: 30 June
Funds projects that commence from: 1 September
Funding Round 4 – Projects delivered from December onwards
Opens: 1 July
Closes: 30 September
Funds projects that commence from: 1 December
Funding Amount
Grants of up to $5,000 (ex GST) per financial year (subject to funding availability) can be provided to eligible organisations. The support awarded to an organisation may consist of financial or in-kind contributions.
Application Requirements
Applications for funding under the Community Grants Program are accepted at any stage throughout the financial year, subject to funding being available, however MUST be submitted at least eight (8) weeks prior to the project occurring. Applications which are not submitted within this timeframe will not be considered.
Applications are assessed by the Shire of Derby/ West Kimberley Community Development Team then approved by council at monthly council meetings.
For more information please contact:
Community Development Team
Phone: 9191 0999
Email: sdwk@sdwk.wa.gov.au
Forms and Information
Community Grants Program Guidelines
Community Grants Program Application Form
Community Grants Program Acquittal Form
Statement by Supplier