Community Grants

BUSINESS SUPPORT GRANT - CURRENTLY OPEN - CLOSING 30 APRIL 2025

PURPOSE
Council's Annual Business Support Grants Program aims to support and encourage the sustainability of local small business and the adoption of business innovation.
Total funding of $5,000 is available to assist one or a number of local businesses to sustain their enterprise which in tum will improve local employment opportunities for residents and help achieve an interactive and Inclusive· community.


OBJECTIVE
a. Enhance local business capacity to invest to improve their streetscape presence.

b. Encourage individual businesses to invest in online and e-commerce activities.

c. Encourage local enterprises to invest in professional development and training.

d. Assist local business in their ability to increase business opportunity and sustainability.

e. Provide businesses with support for capital works projects to adapt to changes in business structure and/or conditions.

f. Assist new enterprises that are establishing in Wyalkatchem.

ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:

a. Applicant must be based within the Shire of Wyalkatchem and hold an Australian Business Number.

b. All successful projects are to be completed within 12 months of the funding being awarded.

c. Verification by applicant that project request is not covered by insurance.

d. The program will not support organisations that are political or that have a political purpose, government departments or agencies, grant making bodies or which have a primary focus on fundraising.

e. Requests for funding or support cannot be for a project/activity that has already occurred.

f. The grant will not fund operational costs such as marketing and wages or maintenance costs.

g. The grant will not fund the start-up of a business or service that will likely cause an adverse effect on an existing local business.

h. The applicant must have all insurances, permits and licences for business operation.

Application form available here GA-1_Business_Support_Grant_Application_form.pdf

QUICK RESPONSE GRANT - NOT CURRENTLY OPEN

The Community Grant Program recognises the efforts of community, clubs and other not-for-profit organisations by helping them deliver a diverse range or projects, events, activities and initiatives that contribute to the wellbeing and quality of life for residents of Wyalkatchem.

Councils Community Grant Program - Quick Response Grants is not currently open, offering funds to support local groups and organisations in the delivery of community projects and events. Council invites applications from community groups and organisations for funding up to $2,000. Funding priorities will be given to projects that:

  • Support volunteers by building the capacity of local clubs and organisations with small equipment purchases;
  • Support programs, activities and initiatives delivered by community groups; Support community development initiatives;
  • Increase the range of events, activities and services within the Shire;
  • Provide mentoring opportunities to community organisations to strengthen their organisation; and
  • Generate local economic activity, tourism and community development.

To apply for a Quick Response Grant, please complete the Application Form and forward to:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Wyalkatchem

PO Box 224, WYALKATCHEM WA 6485

OR

Email: general@wyalkatchem.wa.gov.au Subject Line: Community Grants Application

To ensure your project meets program eligibility and to encourage every chance of success, it is imperative to read the Community Grant Program Guidelines.

Applications are open soon.

In addition to the Quick Response Grant, the Shire also provides support through other funding streams, being:

  • Sponsorship - up to $250 - application form here
  • Waiving of Council Fees - up to $1500 - application form here

Information of these funding streams can also be found within the Community Grants Program Guidelines. Both of the funding streams are open all year round.

For more information, or to discuss your application, please contact the Shire on 9681 1166


The application form is available here and can be submitted anytime throughout the year. For more information on the process visit Community Grant Guidelines.

Community grants are subject to Council policies, which can be found here.