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Grants & Sponsorship

Community Grants

Shire of Kellerberrin awards up to $30,000 in funding each year to localsporting and community groups who can apply for funding to assist withtheir given project or event.Applications are now open for this year's round of funding and Councilinvites all sporting and community groups to apply for its AnnualCommunity Grants under the following categories:

Community Donations
($20,000 allocation with max of $2,000 per applicant)

Eligible projects under this category include a new initiative or a significant one offproject, capital project and repairs, maintenance or improvements to Councilowned/managed facilities. Groups must contact Councils Manager of Governanceor Community Development Officer regarding the possibility of external fundingprior to seeking funds from Council.

Examples of past successful projects are:Doodlakine Bowling Club - Lighting & Watering Project, Kellerberrin Playgroup -New Bike Path

Public Relations

($3,000 allocation with max of $300 per applicant)

Eligible projects under this category include public relations promotion throughdonations, sponsorship and waivers of fees and charges for Councilowned/managed facilities. Examples of past successful projects are: KellerberrinJunior Fire Brigade - hire fees waived of use of Community Bus, Kellerberrin TownTeams - plants for planter boxes.

Community Grants

($7,000 allocation with max of $3,000 per applicant)

Eligible projects under this category include organisations that provide services orprograms to residents of the Shire on an ongoing basis. Examples of pastsuccessful projects are: Kellerberrin Mens Shed - Architectural Drawings.

Eligbility Criteria

  • Community or Sporting Group must be located within the Shire of Kellerberrin.
  • Event or Project must be located within the Shire of Kellerberrin and benefit the community or address a community need.
  • Submission must be discussed with Council's Chief Executive Officer,Manager of Governance or Community Development Officer, applications received that haven't been discussed may not be considered by Council.

Assessment Criteria

Applications will be assessed against the following criteria:

  • Alignment with the Shire of Kellerberrin's Strategic Community Plan.
  • Management and financial capacity to deliver project or event.
  • Additional benefit to community including access, opportunity & participation.
  • Evidence of other support/funding has been obtained or is being sought.
  • Anticipated outcomes in response to identified need.
  • Recognition of Shire of Kellerberrin support.
  • All applications are presented to Council at May's Council meeting, Council's decision on the outcome of the application is final.

Assessment Criteria

In order to be considered for funding, applicants must provide the following by the advertised closing date:

  • Completed and signed application form.
  • Copy of last financial statement and a copy of a current bank statement.
  • Copy of Certificate of Incorporation (if applicable).
  • Copy of all supporting documentation including quotes, confirmation of additional funding, letters of support, plans etc.
  • Copy of Public Liability Insurance (if applicable).

Application Requirements

Consideration will not be given to the following:

  • Retrospective Funding.
  • Recurrent Salaries or Operational Costs not directly associated with the funded project.
  • Gifts, trophies or prizes.
  • Costumes or Uniforms.
  • Projects considered to be better funded through other sources.
  • Applicants that have outstanding acquittals with the Shire ofKellerberrin.

Business Assistance Grant

The Business Assistance Grant provides financial assistance for local businesses to deliver projects and programs that support their growth and the Shire of Kellerberrin’s economy.

Acquittal
As part of the acquittal process grant recipients will be required to provide supporting documentation (receipts or invoices) and a brief evaluation report to the Shire of Kellerberrin, within 90 days of project completion. Failure to complete the acquittal will disqualify the applicant from future funding.

Process
Organisations are encouraged to contact the Community Development Officer to discuss the eligibility of their application for the Business Assistance Grant.

Complete the Business Assistance Grant Application Form available on the Shire of Kellerberrin’s website.

Submit the Application Form to shire@kellerberrin.wa.gov.au


The application will be assessed by the Shire Administration and progress to the subsequent Ordinary Council Meeting.


Notification of outcome will be provided within one week following the Ordinary Council Meeting, and the applicant will receive a Funding Agreement and asked to provide an invoice for the approval funding amount.


Deliver the project outlined in grant application within 12 months of receiving the funding.
Complete the Acquittal Form within 90 days of the conclusion of the project.

Who can apply?
Small or medium sized businesses within the Shire of Kellerberrin. The applicant must have an ABN and Public Liability Insurance.

  • Ineligible organisations include:
  • individuals;
  • not-for-profit organisations;
  • government agencies; 
  • or businesses with outstanding acquittals from other Shire-facilitated funding programs.

What can I apply for?
Applications must be from an eligible organisation and may seek up to $5,000 within a single financial year. The Business Assistance Grant will support up to 50% of total project costs. In-kind services and volunteer labour are eligible components for the applicant’s contribution toward the total project costs.

  • Ineligible project costs include:
  • salaries;
  • consumables;
  • disposable items;
  • or retrospective funding

Priority Areas
Funding is for local businesses to deliver projects and programs within the Shire of Kellerberrin that support their growth and the Shire of Kellerberrin’s economy. Successful projects will have a clearly identified and evidenced need for the project and must align with one of the following priority areas:


Shopfront improvements
To provide financial support to commercial property owners to undertake high-quality facade improvements to enhance the visual appearance and function of their building. This will increase street appeal and patronage, stimulate the economy, and improve uptake of commercial/industrial tenancies within appropriately zoned areas. IE projects may include facades, lighting, landscaping, and accessibility.

Crime Prevention
To provide funding to support community safety enhancement projects or programs, such as CCTV installation. This creates a safer and more secure environment by prioritising prevention as the root causes of crime, support public law enforcement, and foster a strong, resilient community. Applications in the Crime Prevention priority area need to demonstrate footage will be available for Police.

Place Activation
To provide funding to support businesses to lead deliver projects and programs in public spaces or areas that are public facing. The aim is to activate pockets of the Shire for the benefit of residents and visitors, increase walkability, increase participation in community life and the space to the unique history of the community. Example projects may include events, art or entertainment.


How are applications assessed?
The proposed project or program aligns with at least one of the Shire’s goals outlined in the Council Plan such as Shopfront Improvements, Crime Prevention or Place Activation.


The applicant can demonstrate the feasibility of the proposed project or program and their capacity to successfully deliver it.


The proposed project or program is a discrete piece of work and is not, in the opinion of the Shire, a standard operational expense.