In short: Applications and guidelines are available for download below, along with other general information.

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INFORMATION ABOUT THE South West REGIONAL GRANTS

The Regional Grants Scheme

The current round of contestable funding will open today, Friday 31st October and close at 4.30 p.m. onThursday 11th December. The Regional Grants Scheme provides grants for infrastructure projects, project development activities, non-capital projects such as community development activities, establishment of new services and increasing access to information. Grant funding is also available to assist with costs associated with headworks undertaken by essential service providers to connect businesses to water, electricity, gas, telecommunications, drainage and sewerage.

 

The Regional Grants Scheme is targeted at providing financial assistance to regionally based organisations. Eligible applicants may include local governments, voluntary organisations, educational institutions, philanthropic foundations and community organisations. All voluntary and community groups applying for funding must be incorporated or have equivalent status. Organisations outside the region are invited to apply, but will need to demonstrate significant, sustainable regional benefits and a commitment to local decision-making and planning. The Regional Grants Scheme is not intended to provide support to individuals or individual businesses and preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate that a grant from this Regional Grants Scheme will leverage funds from other sources.

Community Chest Fund

A total of $370,000.00 has been allocated to The South West Development Commission for the Community Chest Fund for the year 2014/15. The current round of contestable funding will also open today, Friday 31stOctober and close at 4.30pm on Friday 28th November. All projects must be approved and grant agreements signed prior to project commencement to be eligible for a financial contribution. If all available funds are not expended in the above round a second round will be offered.  The Community Chest Fund provides grants for smaller community projects including but not limited to events, community enhancements and project planning.

 

The Community Chest Fund is targeted at providing financial assistance to regionally based organisations. Eligible applicants may include local governments, voluntary organisations, business groups, educational institutions, philanthropic foundations and community organisations. All voluntary and community groups applying for funding must be incorporated or have equivalent status. Organisations outside the region are invited to apply, but will need to demonstrate significant, sustainable regional benefits and a commitment to local decision-making and planning. The Community Chest Fund is not intended to provide support to individuals or individual businesses. Preference will be given to projects that can demonstrate that a grant from the Community Chest  Fund will leverage funds from other sources.

To assist you in your application for either schemes the Regional Coordinators will be on hand along with myself.

 

If you reside in the Bunbury Wellington district your Regional Coordinator is Marcus Turner. Marcus can be contacted on the below details:

Mobile: 0427 388 645
marcus.turner@swdc.wa.gov.au

 

If you reside in the Vasse district your Regional Coordinator is Alan Cross. Alan can be contacted on the below details:

Mobile: 0428 577 298

Alan.cross@swdc.wa.gov.au

 

If you reside in the Warren Blackwood district your Regional Coordinator is Billy Wellstead. Billy can be contacted on the below details:

Mobile: 0448 016 480

Billy.wellstead@swdc.wa.gov.au

 

Furthermore, workshops will be hosted at the following locations, dates and times for you to gain more information about both the RGS and CCF.

 

Busselton: Monday 10th November 10.00 – 11.00am at the City of Busselton council chambers.

Bunbury: Monday 10th November 2.30 – 3.30pm at the Bunbury City Council.

Manjimup: Tuesday 11th November 10.30 – 11.30am at The Gallery, Manjimup.

Collie: Tuesday 11th November 3.00 – 4.00pm at the Collie Chamber of Commerce.

Donnybrook: Wednesday 12th November 10.00 – 11.00am at the ‘Seniors Room, Donnybrook Library.

Harvey: Wednesday 12th November 2.00 – 3.00pm at the Harvey Recreation Centre.