Funding Opportunities

Many community and sporting organisations look towards funding bodies for support for projects and general equipment.

SHIRE OF DANDARAGAN COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2009/2010

The purpose of the Community Grants program is to provide funds for individuals and community based organisations in support of the development of social, economic, recreational, art and cultural benefits.

The Community Grants Program has focused on assisting community groups in the delivery of the following:

  • Programs, activities and initiatives delivered by community groups:
  • Support community development initiatives:
  • Increase the range of events, activities and services within the Shire
  • Encourage the development of excellence and leadership in recreational, sporting, economic, tourism and cultural pursuits: and
  • Encourage the promotion of the Shire’s positive attributes.


The maximum annual grant payable under this program has been $1,500.00.  Funding will not be considered for the following:

  • Applications that are eligible for the Shire of Dandaragan / Tiwest Fund or CSRFF;
  • Political organisations or events; and
  • Commercial enterprises.

Applications for grants in 2009/2010 are now closed.  No other requests for grants will be considered within the current financial year.


Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal - FRRR (Small Grants for Small Rural Communities Program)

This is a small grants program targeting rural Australian communities to benefit people in rural and remote communities.


The program is generously supported by The RE Ross Trust, The Myer Foundation, The Pratt Foundation, The William Buckland Foundation, Perpetual Trustees, The Sylvia & Charles Viertel Foundation, DoTaRS - Department of Transport & Regional Services, The Ian Potter Foundation & FRRR.


Currently, applications that support the following areas of interest will be given preference:
• Community hardship in drought effected areas
• Community development involving Youth
• Resettlement of immigrants in rural Australia
• Community Infrastructure

The next rounds of Small Grants will close on 30 Sept 2009.

For the further information contact Small Grants For Small Rural Communities – Freecall on 1 800 170 020, by email infor@frrr.org.au or click on the following link http://www.frrr.org.au/ .

Australian Government Envirofund - Caring For Our Country


The Commonwealth Government recognises that there is a pressing need to protect Australia's unique natural environment and to improve the sustainable management of our natural resources. Consequently, it is refocusing its natural resource management programs in the new Caring for Our Country initiative to better target national priorities.

Caring for our Country provides $2.25 billion in funding over five years from 1 July 2008 to June 2013. It integrates a number of existing natural resource management measures into a consolidated initiative, including the Natural Heritage Trust, the National Landcare Program, the Environmental Stewardship Program, and elements of the Working on Country program.

From 2009, funding for Caring for our Country will be offered through annual business plans

For more information follow this link: http://www.nrm.gov.au/

Department of Sport and Recreation - (CSRFF) 2010/11 Funding Round

Applications for the 2010/2011 Community Sport and Recreation Facilities Funds are now closed.    The program aims to increase physical activity and participation in sport and recreation and is an incentive for the rational development of good quality, well designed and well utilised facilities.

Applications will need to be lodged with the Shire office prior to 30 September 2009.  Each application is judged on its merits and relative to other applications received in that round.

Tiwest Joint Venture & Shire of Dandaragan Recreation and Facilities Fund

This fund aims to assist local sporting and recreation organisations to purchase items of durable equipment and for providing minor capital improvements. The Shire of Dandaragan has offered this annual funding for over 25 years. 

Applications for the 2009/2010 round are now closed.

An announcement of successful grant applicants is expected in early August 2009.

For further information contact Bob Bower on (08) 9652 0800.

Tiwest Joint Venture & Shire of Dandaragan Recreation and Facilities Fund Guidelines

Recreation and Facilities Form

Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) 

The Recreational Boating Facilities Scheme (RBFS) is a State Government grants program which provides improved boating infrastructure through joint funding to Local Government authorities, State Government departments and statutory authorities.

Applications for Round 14  are closed for 2009.  For more information on this grant including future programs, please visit http://www.dpi.wa.gov.au/imarine/19116.asp

You can also call on 9216 8917 or e-mail  RBFS@dpi.wa.gov.au

Other Grants

Below is the current list of grants which the Shire of Dandaragan are aware of. Please note these grants are not run by the Shire of Dandaragan. Some grants are open to all organisations while others are for more specific groups.

Before applying for any grant, make sure you read the guidelines and speak to the contact person to find out whether your project is eligible.

By clicking on each grant in the list you will be taken to a document with more information. If you would like to discuss a grant or project further please don't hesitate to contact Bob Bower, Community Economic Project Officer for more information on (08) 9652 0800.

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