The Prohibited Burning Period for the Shire has been extended by two weeks and will aply until midnight, Tuesday 28 March 2023. No fires can be lit in open air. More information here

Community Development and Events Grants are for incorporated, community-based, volunteer and not-for-profit organisations to support the delivery of projects and events that foster community resilience, connection and wellbeing.

Two funding categories are available:

  • Category 1: Community Development and Events Grants ($2,000-$15,000) - closed
  • Category 2: Easy Grants (Under $2,000) - closed

Guidelines

Please download the guidelines below to find out about:

  • Priorities
  • Eligibility
  • Funding amounts
  • Conditions of funding
  • Application process.

How to apply

Please complete the applicable form below and submit it to the Shire by email to [email protected] or by post to:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Augusta Margaret River

PO Box 61

Margaret River WA 6285

Note: Application forms are available in hard copy if required.

2022-23 Grant recipients

Category 1: Community Development and Events Grants

Edible Gardens Festival (auspice Margaret River Environment Centre) $12,194, Weaving Stories of Boodja (auspice Woven Cowaramup) $10,995, Artzability presents a play $14,747, Margaret River Agricultural Show $15,000, Nature Conservation Margaret River sustainable garden workshops and environment sundowners $8,800, Margaret River Recreational Surfers Ocean Safety Training $8,298, Augusta Golf Club Western Australian Sand Greens Championship $12,305, Youth Mental Health Wellness Surf Program (auspice Ocean Mind) $10,432, Surfside Church Christmas Carols in the Park $7,000, Annette Carmichael Projects Distributed 15 community engagement for the Stars Descend performance (auspice Arts Margaret River) $11,385. All amounts include GST. 


Category 2: Easy Grants

Margaret River Concert Band's Spring Concert (open rehearsals / workshops) $2,000 and Augusta Community Resource Centre's Save Our Country Kids (SOCKs) BBQ $2,000. All amounts include GST. 

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