Community Development Fund

Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Community Development Fund 2025-2026 Application Form (graphic header)

Community Development Fund 2025 Online Grant Application Form

Please carefully read the guidelines before applying for the Shire of Wongan-Ballidu Community Development Fund. Ensure that you have all the necessary supporting documents attached to your application.

Community Development Fund Guidelines

Your application along with all supporting documents are due by 4pm Friday 1st August 2025. Late or incomplete applications will not be accepted.

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THE ORGANISATION

Organisation Name:*

Please provide details of your Organisation and what it does.*

Contact Person:*

Position:*

Phone Number:*

Email:*

Street Address:*

City:*

State:*

Post Code:*

Country:*

Organisation ABN:

Is your Organisation Incorporated?*

YesNo

If your Organisation is not Incorporated, please provide details of Auspice Organisation:

Auspicing Organisation Name:

Contact Person:

Phone Number:

Email:

ABN:

YOUR PROJECT

Project Title:*

Project Start Date:*

Project End Date:*

Funding Categories

A. Community Events and Programs Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $5,000	Local festivals, community events, and celebrations Educational workshops Arts, culture, and heritage activities Recreational programs for youth, seniors, or multicultural groups
B. Capacity Building and Volunteer Support Initiatives Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $5,000	Volunteer training and skill development Leadership or governance workshops Resources or initiatives that improve group sustainability or collaboration
C. Equipment and Facility Upgrades Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $10,000	Purchase of community-use equipment (e.g. marquees, seating, audio systems) Safety or accessibility improvements Kitchen or bathroom upgrades in community facilities
D. Minor Capital Works on Council Land (with prior approval) Maximum Grant Amount: Up to $10,000	Infrastructure enhancements such as shade structures, pathways, or fencing Improvements to sporting or recreational facilities Landscaping or beautification projects

Please select one of the four funding categories:*

Please provide a description of your project (No more than 500 words):*

Please select which of the four objectives your project meets?*

Reflect our community’s priorities and vision, as set out in Council's Strategic Community Plan.
Strengthen communities and provide opportunities for enhanced participation in public life and community groups.
Provide benefits to the local community.
Contribute to the social, cultural, environmental and economic development of our community.

Please detail how your project meets the selected objectives (No more than 500 words):*

Demonstrate your organisations capacity to deliver the proposed project (No more than 250 words):*

FUNDING

Requested Amount:*

Expenses Example:

Expense Description	Amount
A3 colour Printed Posters - Quantity 4	$ 7
Venue Hire - CRC Function room	$ 190

Please clearly describe what the funds will be used for in an organised way. The table above has been provided as an example lay out for answering the question below.

How will these funds be spent?*

Co Contributions and Other Funding Example:

Co Contribution and Other Funding Description	Amount
Lottery West Funding (other funding)	$ 1000
Tablecloth Hire x3 (co contribution)	$ 37.5

Please clearly describe what funds will be contributed in an organised way. The table above has been provided as an example lay out for answering the question below.

Is your group making any co contributions or have you received any other funding to support your project?*

Does your Organisation hold Public Liability Insurance? *

YesNo

Insured Amount:*

SIGNED:*

NAME:*

DATE:*

SUBMISSION CHECKLIST

Read the guidelines and ensured my Organisations project meets the objectives of the grant program

YesNo

Certificate of Incorporation or Auspice Information and their Certificate of Incorporation

Max File Size: 62.00 MB
Allowed File Types: .doc, .docx, .jpeg, .jpg, .mpeg, .mpg, .pdf, .png

Copy of Public Liability Insurance Certificate

Max File Size: 40.00 MB
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Any relevant Quotes for Categories C and D

Max File Size: 70.00 MB
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If prior building approvals are required, these must be submitted with any application

Max File Size: 40.00 MB
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