The Fund can be used to support a broad range of community development projects both large and small that make a positive contribution to the economic, social, recreational or environmental sustainability of the community.

Funding of up to $100,000 is available for projects and events that meet the funding guidelines and at least one of the following objectives:

• Incorporate community participation and show enterprise and/or innovation.
• Demonstrate that they benefit the community.
• Demonstrate that funding from other bodies has or will be sought i.e State and Federal Government grants, Lotterywest etc.
• Demonstrate, where practical, the principle of co-location of facilities and partnerships with other groups or organisations.

Projects are divided into two categories:

• Small Grants - projects between $5,000 and $49,999.
• Major and Forward Planning - projects that are more than $50,000.

Prior to submission it is essential that the community group or organisation discuss the proposed project with the Shire and that any building plans are developed in consultation with relevant Shire Officers.

Who can apply?

Community organisationsin Harvey, Cookernup, Yarloop, Myalup and Binningup.

To be eligible for funding, groups must be incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act or be auspiced by an incorporated organisation.

• Phone: 9729 0377
• Email: communitydevelopment@harvey.wa.gov.au