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Sustainable Economy Small Grants

Funding Providers

Shire of Augusta-Margaret River

Location

Augusta-Margaret River

Funding Type

Cash grant G14169

Primary Category

Community development

Eligible to

  • Not-for-Profits

Funding

Amount : $1,000 to $3,000
Total 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.

Contact Details

Saul Cresswell
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