The Welcoming and Thriving Canning grants are currently closed. The next round will open in early 2024.
This grant supports projects and programs that contribute towards creating a welcoming and thriving community in the City of Canning. All applicants are encouraged to contact the Grants Officer on grants@canning.wa.gov.au before submitting an application for this grant. Events are to be submitted under the Community and Cultural Events Grant.
Information for applicants
- The maximum grant available is $10,000.
- The grant has two funding rounds:
- Round One – closes 14 August 2023
- Round Two – closes 5 March 2024
- Open to incorporated community organisations, sporting clubs and schools.
- New initiatives and activities are encouraged and will be assessed as a higher priority.
- Activities open to the broader community will be assessed as a higher priority in comparison to activities for a select exclusive group.
- Any equipment purchased must form part of the project/ program outlined in the application and be used frequently in future activities in Canning.
- 50% in-kind or cash contribution required (i.e. to receive a grant of $10,000, the applicant must demonstrate a contribution of $5,000 or more towards the activity).
- Applicants will be notified approximately 6 weeks after the closing date. Please ensure your activity timeline takes this into account.
- Applicants are eligible to apply once to this grant in 2023/2024.
Projects and programs should be aligned to one or more of the below areas:
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Connect
- Create opportunities for shared cultural and artistic expression.
- Promote awareness and appreciation of Aboriginal culture and heritage.
- Facilitate connections, learning and activities for all.
- Build the capacity of your organisation to respond to identified community need.
- Foster collaboration between groups, business and stakeholders.
- Advocate and deliver opportunities for healthy activity and lifestyles.
- Facilitate and partner to deliver a range of recreation and leisure services / facilities.
- Collaborate to ensure safe places and spaces for all.
- Nurture connections between people and the places they share.
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Enhance
- Advocate for and deliver well-managed natural areas supporting biodiversity and appropriate recreation.
- Undertake activities to minimise and reuse waste.
- Enhance the health of the Canning River, waterways and surrounding natural areas.
- Reduce reliance on fossil fuels and optimise the use of natural resources.
- Raise awareness and engage with others to protect, respect and enjoy the natural environment.
- Promote and educate the community on sustainability and waste management practices.
- Proactively respond to the impacts of climate change.
Lead
- Promote social inclusion and equitable access to all.
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Please read the Community Grant Program Guidelines for full details.
Check out how the Welcoming and Thriving Canning grant supported the Head Space – Cannington Mural Project...