Deadline: 30-Jun-23
The Government of Western Australia has launched the Collie Futures Small Grants Program (CFSGP) to support projects that aim to stimulate the local economy and support community needs.
The Collie Futures Small Grants Program (CFSGP) is part of the wider Collie Futures Fund and aligns with the endorsed Economic Development Action Plan for the Collie and Bunbury Regions 2020–2026, aimed at driving the economic growth and job opportunities for Collie, Bunbury, and the surrounding communities.
Objectives
Small grants will be available to support new opportunities for enterprise and industry that provides an economic benefit to the Collie region (within a journey to work zone of up to 50kms from the Collie townsite/CBD) to:
- Increase jobs,
- Increase productivity,
- Expand or diversify new business streams,
- Develop skills or capabilities, and
- Foster co-investment opportunities and partnerships
Funding for events will be considered where they demonstrate an economic benefit the Collie region (within a journey to work zone of up to 50kms from the Collie townsite/CBD).
Funding Information
Applicants can apply for grants of up to $100,000 and are encouraged to provide a cash co-contribution to the project.
Eligibility Criteria
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Organisations eligible to apply include:
- Existing enterprises
- Not for Profits (including voluntary and community groups) which:
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN); and/or
- are an incorporated body or has equivalent status (e.g. represented by an
- incorporated auspicing body).
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Incorporated bodies which:
- have an Australian Business Number (ABN), and
- are a company incorporated in Australia, and/or
- a trading corporation (e.g. trading trust).
- Joint applications are acceptable, provided there is a lead applicant as the main driver of the project that is eligible to apply. There must be a formal arrangement in place between all parties.
For more information, visit Government of Western Australia.
For more information, visit https://www.swdc.wa.gov.au/grants-funding/collie-futures-fund/