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Town of Port Hedland Grants Program

Has your business, community group or sporting association got an idea or an upcoming project that could use a funding boost?
The Town's Grants Program has been expanded to offer opportunities for businesses, not-for-profit organisations and community groups.

Support to deliver events, activities and programs that enhance our community, celebrates diversity and provides opportunities for us to get together and connect.

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Community Partnerships Grant page.

Do you know a sports, arts, cultural or community ambassador who will be travelling to represent Hedland? This grant can assistance with costs involved.

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Community Champions Grant page.

This grant supports both business-led and community-led initiatives  that encourage visitation, increase beautification and activate public spaces to create stronger connections between people and place.

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Placemaking Grant page.

Initiatives and education programs for individuals and community groups to deliver positive environmental, sustainability and conservation outcomes.                                                                                                                                                        

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Sustainability Grant page.

Hedland litter clean-ups to help raise funds for local community groups and organisations with fundraising initiatives.

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Cash for Trash page.

A rebate to Hedland tenants and owners of residential properties for the installation of approved home safety and security products. 

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Home Safety and Security Grant page.

Economic Development & Diversification Fund

Supports local businesses and organisations to generate new revenue opportunities through the development of feasibility studies and businesses cases.

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Economic Development and Diversification Fund page.

Supports new or expanded business operations with demonstrable benefits to local employment, economic output and/or liveability.

For more information, eligibility and assessment criteria, visit the Economic Development and Diversification Fund page.

Program principles

Inclusion: providing opportunities for individuals and groups to meaningfully take part in community life

Equity: consciously addressing the barriers faced by disadvantaged groups and individuals

Impact: taking a purposeful and strategic approach to funding projects that deliver meaningful social impact

Capacity Building: supporting individuals and groups to develop practices, skills and resilience to shape their own futures

Collaboration: encouraging networks and partnerships to deliver exceptional strategic outcomes together

Transparency: delivering a funding program that is transparent and accountable in all processes and decisions

Funding priorities

Applications for projects and initiatives that meet the following objectives will be considered for funding:

  • Strengthen Community Participation
  • Encourage Connected Communities
  • Promote Healthy and Active Lifestyles
  • Build Resilient and Sustainable Communities
  • Revitalise public spaces
  • Encourage sustainable economic growth, job creation and improved liveability in Hedland
  • Initiatives and programs supporting environmental, sustainability and conservation outcomes.
  • Deliver inclusive responses to meet the needs of people at risk or experiencing social isolation in the community
  • Alignment to the Town of Port Hedland strategic plans 

Applying for funding

To apply you will need to:

  • Show achievable objectives and clear benefits for the community in line with the criteria of the specific grant under which the application is submitted
  • Complete the online application form within SmartyGrants
  • Make sure you have relevant quotes and all supporting documentation
  • Please note GST is not applicable

Acknowledgement of the Town of Port Hedland

  • Applicants are to acknowledge the Town, through means such as advertising, promotion and any media publicity associated with any project, event or initiative.
  • Applicants will be required to provide evidence of the use and expenditure of the approved grants through an audit process.
  • The Town of Port Hedland logo will be provided via email, upon receipt of the signed agreement or receipt of the outcome confirmation letter and must be used as stipulated in the accompanying guide.
  • All marketing and promotional material must be approved by the Town of Port Hedland prior to being distributed.  Details of how to gain this approval will be sent with the logos.  Details of these acknowledgments must be included as part of the acquittal of funds.
  • The Town of Port Hedland is entitled to publicise financial support provided to applicants for their project, event or initiatives.
  • Applicants may be asked to provide images to feature in stories in various publications and online sites.
  • In addition, funding recipients must also ensure that the Town’s positive reputation is maintained at all times

More information

For more information about the Grants Program please contact the Grants Officer by phone on (08) 9158 9700 or via email grants@porthedland.wa.gov.au