Funding now available to support grassroots projects in the Kimberley
Fitzroy Valley Rodeo Club used their Kimberley Community Grant funds to develop an equine therapy program.
Kimberley schools, community groups and not-for-profits are being encouraged to apply for individual grants of up to $10,000 under Water Corporation’s Kimberley Community Grants Scheme.
Since 2016, the scheme has awarded $520,000 to 90 local organisations for projects that build an appreciation of nature, foster community wellbeing, and make a positive impact to life in the Kimberley.
Water Corporation North West Manager Sharon Broad said the program was about giving something back to communities across the region.
“There are many incredible projects that just need a helping hand to get off the ground, and that’s what the grants program helps to do,” Mrs Broad said.
“This is the program’s ninth round, and in that time we’ve been able to support 90 organisations, all of whom make a positive contribution to communities in the north.
“We really encourage community groups, schools and not-for-profit organisations to apply.”
Last year, Fitzroy Valley Rodeo Club received funding for an equine therapy program to support the emotional, behavioural, and developmental needs of Aboriginal children with a disability, trauma or mental health issues.
Kununurra Toy Library used its grant to purchase soft play equipment as part of its Strong Bodies Project, helping develop motor skills, mobility, strength, and movement in children.
The Kimberley Community Grants Scheme is funded through the sale of Rhodes grass hay produced at Water Corporation’s Broome North Water Resource Recovery Facility and later sold as cattle feed.
Applications open Monday 27 March and close 4pm Friday 5 May 2023. Recipients will be announced in June. For more information, visit www.watercorporation.com.au/kcgrants
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Kununurra Toy Library’s soft play equipment, which was funded by Kimberley Community Grants.