Council News - January 2009Community Funding Scheme 2009 Now Open!19th January 2009 There are three grant types; Quick Grants up to $500, Community Grants for amounts up to $10,000 and Development Grants for large scale projects over $10,000 or recurrent funding (yearly) up to and over $10,000. You can apply for a Quick Grant at any time and the Shire releases one round of Community Grants and Development Grants each year. If you intend to apply for a grant, you are strongly advised to read the guidelines for each grant category and to check that your project or service meets the Council’s stated eligibility criteria. You must then contact the Shire’s Community Development Department on (08) 9191 0999 or email at cdo@sdwk.wa.gov.au to outline your project. Applicants for the Development Grant category must also complete an expression of interest form (EOI) so that a preliminary eligibility assessment can be undertaken prior to embarking on the full application process. More information and Grant information packs for each funding category are available by clicking HERE or from the Shire’s main administration office in Loch Street, Derby or at the Fitzroy Crossing administration centre on the corner of Forrest Road and the Great Northern Highway, Fitzroy Crossing. Assistance to complete your grant application form can be provided if required. You must submit your Community or Development Grants application by the deadline of 4:00pm on Friday 27th March 2009.
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