Community grants

Grants for Pilbara community groups

Posted: March 25th, 2013

Filed under: community grants, Easternwell, Pilbara, regional grants

Community groups in the Pilbara are now invited to apply for grants of up to $2000 from Easternwell, a mining and energy services company with operations in the Pilbara. Applications will be considered for projects that demonstrate long lasting benefits to the community in the areas of:

• Community
• Education and Training
• Health
• Indigenous
• Safety
• Youth

For more information and to apply go to http://www.easternwell.com.au/about-us/our-community/community-grants.html Applications close on 5 April 2013.

City of Greater Geraldton Community Grants

Posted: March 14th, 2013

Filed under: City of Greater Geraldton, City of Greater Geraldton's Community Grants Program, community grants, Geraldton, regional grants

Applications are now open for Round 12 of the City of Greater Geraldton’s Community Grants Program.

The grants provide assistance to local community groups and organisations that make positive contributions to the Greater Geraldton region.

Submissions close 5pm, Thursday 28th March 2013.

For eligibility and applications requirements, visit the City of Greater Geraldton website, or contact Natalie Hope on (08) 9956 6621 or natalieh@cgg.wa.gov.au

Grants for Indigenous Land Acquisition and Management

Posted: March 5th, 2013

Filed under: ILC, Indigenous Land Acquisition grants., Indigenous Land Corporation, Indigenous Land Management, Indigenous Land Management grants

Do you need assistance in acquiring or managing land?

The Indigenous Land Corporation’s (ILC) Land Management program assists Indigenous landholders to sustainably manage and develop land. Applications close 26 April 2013. Click here for eligibility and application requirements.

The ILC’s Land Acquisition program acquires and grants property to Indigenous organisations that work towards achieving Indigenous benefits. Applications close 28 June 2013. Click here for eligibility and application requirements.

For more information, phone 1800 818 490 or visit www.ilc.gov.au

Gascoyne Community Grants

Posted: February 25th, 2013

Filed under: community grants, Gascoyne Community Foundation, Gascoyne Development Commission

The Gascoyne Community Foundation (GCF) is a local, independent, not for profit trust fund set up to help the region’s communities build and attract funds for the future. Applications for this one-off grant scheme are being accepted until 22 March 2013.

For information on this and other Gascoyne grant schemes visit the Gascoyne Development Commission or email jill.dwyer@gdc.wa.gov.au

Applications Open for Community Landcare Grants

Posted: February 15th, 2013

Filed under: caring for country, Community Landcare Grants, environmental protection, natural resource management.

Grants for Women Program 2013

Posted: January 22nd, 2013

Filed under: community grants, Department of Communities, Grants for Women program, Indigenous Women

The Department of Communities is currently seeking applications for its ‘Grants for Women’ program 2013.

The program will provide grants of up to $5,000 to eligible groups and organisations which seek to strengthen the health and wellbeing, economic security, leadership and safety of women in both the home and community.

Click here for guidelines and eligibility requirements, and visit the Department of Communities Website to access an application form.

Applications for 2013 will close 5:00pm on Friday, 8 March 2013.

Fore more information, contact the Grants and Contacts Officer on (08) 6551 8700 or email grants@communities.wa.gov.au

2013 Mullewa Community Trust Grants Program

Posted: November 30th, 2012

Filed under: City of Greater Geraldton, Mount Gibson Mining Ltd., Mullewa, Mullewa Community Trust Grants Program

Applications are now open for the 2013 Mullewa Community Trust Grants program.

Each year, the Mullewa district receives funding from Mount Gibson Mining Ltd which assists community development initiatives.

In conjunction with the City of Greater Geraldton, the program allocates funds to groups who can demonstrate how their activites would benefit the community.

To be eligible, projects proposed by community groups should be in the areas of youth leadership development, arts and cultural activities, sports and recreation, community welfare or tourism.

Community groups are also encouraged to submit joint grant applications.

Application forms can be obtained from the Mullewa district office, or downloaded from the City of Greater Geraldton website.

Applications close 28 December 2012.

Community Grants available through resource companies

Posted: April 18th, 2012

Filed under: BHP, Carnarvon, community grants, Dampier, Dampier Salt, Karratha, Newman, Port Hedland, Rio Tinto

Applications are now open for community grants from BHP Billiton and Rio Tinto’s Dampier Salt.

BHP Billiton’s Community Grants Program provides financial assistance for initiatives that enhance community life in the areas of Indigenous wellbeing, environment, twonship amenity, quality education, health and wellbeing and community involvement.

Applications for BHP’s Community Grants Program close on 1 May. For more information email waironorecommunity@bhpbilliton.com or call 9173 6680 (Port Hedland), 9175 3505 (Newman) or 6224 4243 (Perth)

Rio Tinto’s Dampier Salt is offering financial assistance to short-term community projects in the Carnarvon, Dampier, Karratha and Port Hedland areas that are unique, innovative, address community and education issues, or require infrastructure.

Applications for Dampier Salt’s Community Grants Scheme close on 29 June. For more information visit the Dampier Salt website, or call 9270 9252

Computers available for low income families in the Pilbara

Posted: April 16th, 2012

Filed under: BHP, Karratha, Port Hedland, Roebourne, Royalties for Regions, Smith Family, South Hedland, Wickham

Families in Karratha, Roebourne, Wickham, South Hedland and Port Hedland can now apply to the Smith Family to receive a refurbished home computer, a four-week basic computer training course, and a year of internet access, all for free.

The Smith Family’s Technology Packs initiative, in partnership with Royalties for Regions and BHP Billiton, was designed to provide families with a computer connected to the internet at home at an affordable cost. To be eligible, families must have school aged children, have proof of low income status (health care or pension concession card), and not already own a home computer.

The Smith Family is a children’s charity that helps disadvantaged children. Click here to learn more about the Smith Family.