Published on Wednesday, 8 June 2016 at 12:00:00 AM
The latest round of funding for the Shire of Ashburton’s Community Support Grant closed on 31 March, with 31 applications received and just over $41,000 provided to local clubs and groups.
Funding will assist a broad range of clubs and groups within the Shire with financial support offered to a variety of projects including new equipment, fencing, training, community and sporting events, signage, facility hire and educational programs
Shire funding will assist in hosting this year’s Onslow Rodeo, developing an engagement program for pre-school children and families through the V Swans Early Years Group, groundwork for a new trap house at the Paraburdoo Shooters Association and support of the Pannawonica Youth Club’s Pride of Pannawonica program, which helps youth develop key life skills.
Football, netball, teeball, swimming, hockey, golf, art, schools, community gardens, wildlife care and playgroups were also successful in receiving a share of the community funding.
“The Shire’s Community Support Grants help fund projects, events and recreational opportunities that benefit our residents,” says Shire President Kerry White. “With this financial assistance we also help ensure the sustainability of our sporting clubs and community groups who play a key role in the social well-being of our towns.”
With such a large volume of applications received not all requests could be fully funded up to the potential $2500, with Council sharing the financial contributions across all requests.
There are two types of funding assistance offered through the Shire: the Small Assistance Donation scheme for groups that are not incorporated and the Community Support Grant for larger incorporated groups. The Community Support Grant is offered via two funding rounds, one opening in July and closing in August and one opening in February and closing in March.
The Small Assistance Donation scheme provides up to $500 for smaller project or events. Groups can apply more than once through the year as long as the annual total requested does not exceed $500. To apply for a Small Assistance Donation no form is required, simply forward a letter of request including your bank account details to the Executive Director Community Development via [email protected] or PO Box 567, Tom Price WA 6751.
Applications for the next round of Community Support Grants open in July to groups and clubs who are incorporated, for up to $2500. An application form is available on the publications page on this website and must be submitted with details of the proposed project and how it will benefit residents of the Shire.
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