The Murchison Community Fund is an initiative to develop innovative ideas and positive projects within the Murchison Community.

The community funding provides the opportunity for local community individuals, groups and organisations to apply for funding to support projects that will be of benefit to the local community.

The Quick Response Grant provides small $500 grants that are quick and easy to access at any time of the year, subject to available funding.

Examples of Quick Grant purposes

• Training – To conduct coaching clinics and training for officials 
• Sport Equipment–To buy equipment 
• Establishment–To help new organisations get off the ground 
• Shows, Exhibitions, Festivals and Sporting Events – Cost incurred 
• Equipment – Used in cultural or other activities including consumables 
• Professional Development – To provide learning opportunities for others such as volunteers and committee members

Eligibility

Eligibility is limited to community members, groups and organisations which have limited opportunities to source alternative funds. To be eligible for a grant an applicant must be: 

• Incorporated not-for-profit organisation. 
• A cultural group/organisation. 
• Voluntary services. 
• Community members. 
• An amateur sporting group or association. 
• Other incorporated associations that are based within the Shire of Murchison.

Non Eligible

Applicants Applications will not be considered from the following; 

• Projects and activities that are the responsibility of the state or commonwealth governments. 
• Projects or activities already gaining substantial community support from Council. 
• Events that only benefit members of an organisation. 
• Commercial for-profit organisations. 
• Organisations that have not acquitted previous projects funded through the Shire of Murchison. 
• Applicants that fail to address the criteria in their application.

• Address: PO Box 61 MULLEWA WA 6630
• Phone: (08) 9963 7999
• Fax: (08) 9963 7966
• Email: admin@murchison.wa.gov.au