The Shire of Coolgardie’s Community Assistance Fund (CAF), is aimed at not-for-profit community groups/organisations or outstanding individuals’ seeking small amounts of funding for specific events and projects that align with the Shire’s Aspirations.

The CAF will be based on a maximum of $2,000 per grant for Organisations and Outstanding Individual Grants of up to $500.

The Shire of Coolgardie’s Strategic Aspirations are aiming for:

• an inclusive, safe and vibrant community
• a thriving local economy
• effective management of infrastructure, heritage and environment.

Applications are open all year round and will continue to be accepted until the allocated funding has been exhausted.

Eligibility

• The Shire of Coolgardie’s Community Assistance Fund (CAF), is aimed at not-forprofit community groups/organisations or outstanding individuals’ seeking small amounts of funding for specific events and projects that align with the Shire’s Aspirations.
• The CAF will be based on a maximum of $2,000 per grant for Organisations and Outstanding Individual Grants of up to $500. 
• Successful applicants of the Community Assistance Fund must spend the grant amount within 12 months of receipt of the monies. 
• Have one or more Shire of Coolgardie’s Aspirations as its objective(s). 
• Applications must demonstrate the degree of the benefit to the community. 
• Undertake to give due recognition to the Shire of Coolgardie for its contribution to their activities. This must include displaying the Shire’s logo, or state in writing that the Shire of Coolgardie has assisted with the funding of the Project. 
• Have a valid lease with the Shire of Coolgardie if funding is related to a building which is on a Reserve vested in the Shire of Coolgardie. (Organisations that operate from buildings on Shire Reserves will only be recommended for CAF funding if they comply with insurance and lease conditions). 
• The Grantee must keep and maintain adequate insurance (including public liability insurance) for the activities carried out by the Grantee in relation to the Project against any claims for loss or damage to property, and injury or death to persons. 
• Agree to complete an Accountability Report, (failure to do so may render the applicant ineligible for future funding). 
• Grants provided under the Community Assistance Fund must only be spent on the project, as approved by Council. 
• Any changes to the project that would result in funding being expended, other than as detailed in the application, must receive written approval, prior, from the Shire. 
• If the situation arises where the event, project, activity or attendance does not occur the monies shall be reimbursed to the Shire in full. 
• Any unspent funds must be returned to the Shire. 
• All decisions on the eligibility of the applications are at the sole discretion of the Shire of Coolgardie. The Shire’s decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into relating to the decision process or the outcome. 
• Canvassing of Councillors may disqualify applications. 
• An Accountability Report must be provided on the Form provided by the Shire of Coolgardie, within 60 days of the completion of the project and include: 
  • a financial report of budgeted and actual expenditure; 
  • evidence of grant funds being spent; 
  • any photographic evidence; and 
  • recognition of the Shire’s contribution.

• Address: PO Box: 138, Kambalda, WA, 6442
• Phone: (08) 9080 2111
• Email: mail@coolgardie.wa.gov.au