Community Funding Program
The Town’s Community Funding Program accepts applications from all streams from 1st July until 1st June. Funding streams may close early if the allocated budgets are exhausted.
For more information on any of the streams within the Town's Community Funding Program please see the Community Funding Guidelines or contact us on 9377 8000 or [email protected].
Community Funding Guidelines
Community Grants
The Town's Community Grants provide a financial contribution of up to $5,000 to individuals, not-for-profit community and charitable groups to support projects that benefit the local community, build capacity, support volunteering, and enhance community wellbeing in the Town of Bassendean.
Community Grant Application
Successful grant recipients
If you wish to explore other funding opportunities, the following websites can be helpful:
https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs
https://www.grants.gov.au/
https://www.wa.gov.au/service/community-services/grants-and-subsidies
https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding
https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-communities/department-of-communities-grants-programs
https://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/our-funding/
https://www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants/grant-opportunities
Community Insurance Reimbursements
The Town's Community Insurance Reimbursements support responsible community group management while encouraging community led initiatives by helping to offset insurance costs, which can present a financial burden.
Reimbursements of up to $1,000 are available to eligible not-for-profit and charitable community groups within the Town of Bassendean, that independently arrange insurance for their community activities.
Community Insurance Reimbursement Application
Facility and Reserve Hire Fee Waivers
Fee waivers may be available to local not-for-profit groups or individuals that deliver community-led activities, projects and events that deliver benefits to the local community. Waived fees are limited to a maximum value of $1,000.
Facility and Reserve Hire Fee Waiver Application
Community Donations
General donations of up to $250 for charitable, not-for-profit community activities, events, and initiatives that deliver benefits to the Bassendean community.
Community Donation Application
CCTV Rebate Scheme
The Town provides a CCTV Rebate Scheme to help make the installation of CCTV systems more affordable while encouraging a proactive approach to crime prevention.
The scheme offers eligible applicants a rebate of up to 50% of the cost of a new CCTV installation, to a maximum of $500 for commercial properties and $200 for residential properties.
CCTV Rebate Application
Dudley Robinson Youth Excellence Grants
This grant supports young people aged 12 to 18 to develop their potential in their chosen area of pursuit.
Dudley Robinson Youth Grant Application
Kidsport
KidSport enables eligible children aged 5-18 years to participate in community sport and recreation by offering them financial assistance towards club fees.
More Information on Kidsport