Grants provided through this program will support the establishment and development of sustainable, edible community gardens in Western Australian.

Getting involved in local community garden projects can help people to improve community connections, develop new skills and share physical, social and mutual benefits of growing edible produce.

Grant funding may be used for:

• garden feasibility, planning and design
• development of garden policies and manuals
• evaluation of an existing garden and its programs
• training, workshops and other garden-related events held at the community garden
• capacity building for garden volunteers
• engagement strategies and initiatives to generate community interest and participation
• advertising, promotion and signage of the garden and related activities
• consumable garden items, such as plants, seedlings, fertiliser
• infrastructure and minor capital equipment.

Funding:  Amounts up to $10,000 may be available.

Eligible groups and organisations must be operating within the State of Western Australia and be:

• incorporated not-for-profit community organisations;
• local government authorities; or
• an unincorporated organisation or community group, applying through the auspice of an incorporated body or a local government authority. The auspice organisation will assume administrative responsibility and accept and adhere to all terms and conditions of the grant, maintain financial records and provide reporting information for successful applications. 

• Email: grants@communities.wa.gov.au