The Facilities Grant supports not-for-profit community groups to plan and deliver facility and infrastructure projects across sport, recreation, the environment, arts and culture to create a liveable community.

The Facilities Grant supports not-for-profit community groups to plan and deliver facility and infrastructure projects across sport, recreation, the environment, arts and culture to create a liveable community.

Organisations are eligible for one Facilities Grant per financial year.

Funding requests must not exceed 50% of the total project cost and applicants must demonstrate and provide evidence of all funding sources.

Applications are open on an annual basis for a minimum of one month, generally after the annual budget is adopted in July. Contact the Community Development Officer at events@swek.wa.gov.au for open and close dates.

General eligibility criteria  

For an organisation to be eligible for funding it must:

• Be incorporated or a registered not-for-profit organisation
• Be an eligible business to apply for the Economic Development Grant
• Not have any outstanding or unsatisfactory acquittals with the Shire
• Provide community services or benefits within the local government area
• Be based in and registered to an address within the local government area

Additional to the General Eligibility some or all of the requirements below may apply.

• New or improved buildings and permanent infrastructure projects must be on Shire-owned or managed land
• New or improved buildings and permanent infrastructure that is on land under lease from the Shire must have approval as per conditions of the lease and demonstrate ability to maintain the buildings or infrastructure
• Building and infrastructure projects must include two quotes, where possible, to support project cost estimates.
• Demonstrate consultation with, and support from, stakeholders (where applicable)
• Demonstrate a level of financial or in-kind contribution from other sources to support project viability.
• Projects with a total value over $50,000 must demonstrate alignment with the organisations strategic plan and provide a project plan including a detailed project budget. Templates can be provided by contacting the Shire

• Fax: 9168 4100
• Email: events@swek.wa.gov.au