The fund provides the Shire of Chapman Valley the opportunity to support and assist services, activities and programs throughout the Shire.

Funding Requirements

Minor Grants - Requests under $2000

Typically used for small purchases. Written applications must clearly state:

• amount requested; 
• grant purpose;

Other documents we may require are: 

• Financial statement for the most recently completed financial year 
• The most recent annual report or an equivalent document, such as the President’s report, outlining activities of the organisation 
• Quotations for all items 

General Grants and Event Sponsorship– Over $2,000

Grant requests over $2,000 will suit community-based organisations seeking management funding (to assist with the running of your organisation – including wages & honorariums) or project funding (to help your organisation plan and conduct activities).

In order to be eligible for funding an organisation must: 

• Council shall consider requests for donations on their individual merit however, generally will decline appeals for applications: 
  • of a State or National nature, or 
  • if they are not concerned or connected with the Chapman Valley area. 
• Be a non-profit organisation and, depending on amount of grant requested, be able to supply audited accounts and annual reports. 
• Demonstrate a substantial degree of community support and representation 
• Undertake to give due recognition to the Shire of Chapman Valley for its contribution to their activities 
• Reflect the objectives and strategy of the larger association (Local, Regional, State or National). E.g. Tennis West ...and Shire of Chapman Valley Strategic Community Plan http://www.chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au 
• Agree to complete a specified evaluation/project completion report including an invoice for agreed project grant amount. Failure to do so may render the applicant ineligible for future funding. 
• As a general principle, funds for any project may only be considered where maximum Government (State and Federal) funding has been obtained, the Club, or Organisation, is ineligible for Government funding, or Government funding has been refused (in whole or part). 
• Council will be seeking evidence of procurement of, or attempted procurement of, Government grant monies. 
• It must be demonstrated that Council funding is necessary to the success of the project. 
• Detailed project financial information including budget estimates, quotes etc. accompanied by project drawings and specifications, to a satisfactory standard, must be provided. 
• Detailed financial information about the Club or Organisation will also need to be provided. Such information will need to include financial statements.

In order to be eligible for funding an individual must:

• Achieve or demonstrate recognition in their field of endeavour at a State, National or International level. Recognition at a regional level may be considered in special circumstances. 
• Demonstrate a substantial degree of community support. 
• Provide a letter of support from the Association or Organisation relevant to their field of endeavour 
• Provide the names and contact details of two referees. 
• Undertake to give due recognition to the Shire of Chapman Valley for its contribution to their activities. 
• Agree to complete a specified evaluation report. Failure to do so may render the person ineligible for future funding. 
• Funding application requests for individuals will only be to a maximum of $1000.00.

• Phone: 9920 5011
• Email: cso@chapmanvalley.wa.gov.au