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 CLOSED

This grant provides financial support up to $500 to local comunity organisations. All applications recieved in this round have been funded. The groups recieving funding are:

• Jane Brook Catchment Group
• Parkerville Junior Football Club
• Mundaring Tennis Club
• Silver Tree Steiner School P&C
• Soroptimists International of Helena Inc
• Swan Woodturners Group
• Swan View Community Garden
• Treetops Montessori School Parents and Friends Group
• Riding for the Disabled WA Hills Group
• 8^th Perth (Mundaring Company) of the Girls Brigade
• Glen Forrest Community Garden Inc
• Hills Junior Hockey
• Mundaring Women’s Hockey Club
• Helena Hornets Netball Club
• Helena Valley Primary School Parents & Citizens
• Mundaring Senior Citizens Association Inc
• Baptist Care (Yallambee Village)

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

• Glen Forrest Community Kindergarten and Family Play Group Inc
• Parkerville Playgroup Inc
• First Friends Playgroup Inc
• Sawyers Valley Primary School Parents & Citizens Association
• Hills Out of School Care Association Inc
• Mustard Seed Discovering Computers
• Mt Helena Residents & Ratepayers Inc
• Mundaring Sporting Club Inc (Golf Section)
• Anglican Parish of Mundaring
• Hills Sustainability Group Inc
• Swan Hills Photography Inc
• Wheels Inc
• Darlington Pony Club Inc
• Parkerville Equestrian Centre Association
• Eastern Hills Little Athletics Centre
• Riding for the Disabled WA Hills Group

• Chidlow Primary School Parents & Citizens Association

YOUTH SPONSORSHIP

This program is now fully subscribed.  In 2012/2013 financial year Shire of Mundaring has supported 45 applications that have involved 58 young people. The total value of the Sponsorship program during this period was $6000.

It is anticipated that the Youth Sponsorship will be available in the new financial year. Applications will now only be accepted for activities and events that occur from July 2013.

Giving Back Volunteer Recognition Grant Program:

Milestone Event Grant Awarded

This grant has been awarded to the Darling Range Volunteer Bush Fire Brigade (Communications) in recognition of their 25th Anniversary.

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.