Sustainable Economy Small Grants
Funding Providers
Shire of Augusta-Margaret River
Location
Augusta-Margaret RiverFunding Type
Cash grant G14169
Primary Category
Community developmentEligible to
- Not-for-Profits
Funding
Amount : $1,000 to $3,000Total pool: Undisclosed
Round(s)
Ongoing
Purpose
The Shire of Augusta Margaret River is committed to supporting a sustainable local economy, aligning with the Shire’s Community Strategic Plan 2040 and Sustainable Economy Strategy.
Overview
Funding amount
Priority 1: Sustainability Certifications A maximum of $1,000 (incl. GST) will be considered per application.
- Supports attainment of certifications that demonstrate integrity in sustainability claims to your customers. These grants, provided as a reimbursement upon proof of successful certification, support the following costs:
- Training (where this training will help the applicant get closer towards certification)
- Assessments
- Auditing fees
Eligible certifications
- Primary production:
- Sustainable Winegrowing Australia
- Organic certification (NASAA, ACO, SXC)
- Biodynamic certification (Demeter)
- Tourism:
- ECO Certification (Ecotourism Australia)
- General sustainability:
- bCorps
- ISO 14001 Note: additional certifications may be approved upon request
Priority 2: Activation of town centres A maximum of $3,000 (incl. GST) will be considered per application.
- Supports activation of public spaces through mini-events and performances, and artistic projects, that draw people into town centres and lead to positive economic outcomes.
Eligible expenses
Funds can go towards:
- Hire of equipment
- Artist fees
- Contractor fees (e.g. sound technician)
- Permit costs
Applications for this program can be made at any time. All applications must be discussed with the Shire prior to submitting.
Limitations
Eligibility
Grants will be considered for:
- Registered Businesses located within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
- Incorporated, not-for-profit organisations located within the Shire of Augusta Margaret River.
- Funding requests that do not exceed the stated maximum amounts.
- Applications that successfully meet the grant guidelines.
Grants will not be considered for:
- Applicants who have not acquitted previous grant funding.
- Supporting existing activities and projects undertaken by the proponent.
- Retrospective funding for previous investments by the applicant.
- State or Federal Government Agencies.
- Capital or ongoing maintenance works.
- Salaries and recurrent operational costs.
- Purchasing of alcohol, gifts or donations.
- Applications for Easy Grants will not be considered if the application is submitted less than six weeks until the project start date.
Applications / Guidelines
Contact Details
- Address: PO Box 61 Margaret River WA 6285
- Phone: (08) 9780 5250
- Email: scresswell@amrshire.wa.gov.au
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