Grant Program Overview
The grant program is organised on a financial year basis and is a competitive process. Each grant stream will be available twice in a financial year, subject to availability of funds. The outcome of each funding round will reflect the number and value of requests received. The grants aim to support the sustainability and independence of community groups.
All community groups are encouraged to discuss their ideas and options with the Community Development Advisor – Grants, especially those seeking funds for the first time. See contact details below.
Please refer to the Grant Guidelines for further information about your groups eligibility and what the grant will fund.
GENERAL PURPOSE QUICK GRANT NOW OPEN .
This grant is the last opportunity for this financial year for community groups to seek financial support from Shire of Mundaring.This grant provides financial support up to $500 to local comunity organisations. The application form can be downloaded from here. Please access the Grant Guidelines above for more detailed information about the grant. The application needs to be submitted by 4pm Monday 13th May 2013.
The Community Event Grant and Matching Grant programs have been fully subscribed. The community groups listed below have recently been funded through the Matching Grant Program
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Glen Forrest Community Kindergarten and Family Play Group Inc
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Parkerville Playgroup Inc
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First Friends Playgroup Inc
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Sawyers Valley Primary School Parents & Citizens Association
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Hills Out of School Care Association Inc
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Mustard Seed Discovering Computers
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Mt Helena Residents & Ratepayers Inc
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Mundaring Sporting Club Inc (Golf Section)
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Anglican Parish of Mundaring
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Hills Sustainability Group Inc
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Swan Hills Photography Inc
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Wheels Inc
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Darlington Pony Club Inc
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Parkerville Equestrian Centre Association
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Eastern Hills Little Athletics Centre
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Riding for the Disabled WA Hills Group
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Chidlow Primary School Parents & Citizens Associati
YOUTH SPONSORSHIP:
Youth Sponsorship Guidelines and Application Forms:
Individual or Group
Giving Back Volunteer Recognition Grant Program:
Milestone Event Grant NOW CLOSED
This grant is offered annually to community groups that have reached a major milestone in its history or development. Council will select one organisation to recieve the grant, valued at $2500. Shire of Mundaring recognises the unique contribution made by members of these group. This purpose of the grant is to assist in the celebration by it volunteers of their significant achievement and contribution to the community. The guidelines and application form can be downloaded here.
Volunteer Recognition Grants Fully Subscribed
Eleven community groups have recieved Recognition Grants to the value of $300 to assist them in holding an event that recognises the contribution their members have made to the local community. These groups are:
Mt Helena Residents & Ratepayers, Jane Brook Catchment Group, Darlington Girl Guides, Darlington Primary School P&C, 1st Darlington Scout Group, Hills Hash House Harriers, Mustard Seed Discovering Computers, Swan View & Districts Agriculture &Arts Society, Darlington Historical Group, Parkerville Play Group and Mundaring Folk and Blues
These grants are likely to be available in the next financial year which commences in July 2013.
Grant Review Report
Tips for Grant Writing
Frequently Asked Questions
Community groups
Funding Opportunities