The Western Australian Government is helping to transform Western Australia’s timber towns into thriving places to live and visit through the Community Small Grants Fund (CSGF). Source: Timberbiz
Twenty-seven recipients have been announced in the first round and will share in $2 million dollars of funding.
The investment will support local projects across a range of industries such as tourism, hospitality, sports, arts, entertainment, youth services, health, agriculture, and charitable services.
This includes a new luxury glamping experience in Nannup, an adventure high ropes course in Pemberton and an upgrade to the Manjimup Speedway Club.
The CSGF forms part of the $80 million Native Forestry Transition Plan and is another way the WA Government is continuing to support the region as native logging comes to an end.
The second round of the Community Small Grants Fund will open early next year.
Eligible businesses and organisations can apply for grants of up to $100,000 for projects which stimulate the economy and increase the region’s liveability.
For more information visit: wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/industry-and-community-development-programs.
Grant recipients are:
Aerial Adventure Pemberton Pty Ltd
Establish a new aerial adventure high ropes course at Gloucester National Park.
$100,000
Ampersand Estates
Installation of botanical gardens to support existing winery operations in Peerabeelup.
$100,000
Blackwood Environment Society Inc.
Establish a new nursery to expand the growing of native plants in Bridgetown.
$38,835
Blackwood River Arts Trail Inc
Expansion and promotion of 2024 Blackwood River Arts Trail.
$27,781
Blackwood Youth Action Inc
Establish a welcoming youth space to support at risk and marginalised youth in Manjimup.
$72,131
Bridgetown Repertory Club Inc
Theatre building repair and upgrade.
$22,646
Farmhouse Flowers
Expansion of an existing business to provide locally grown and arranged flowers.
$90,333
Geegeelup Village Inc
Expansion of residential care housing in Manjimup.
$79,132.45
Karma Llama Records
Expansion and diversification of an existing music store in Bridgetown.
$35,953.88
Lakebrook
Establishment of a new luxury glamping experience in Nannup.
$99,201.44
Manjimup Arts Hub Inc
Expansion of existing arts hub to support diversification of services.
$10,000
Manjimup Repertory Club Inc
Theatre building repair and upgrade.
$30,000
Manjimup Seventh-day Adventist Church
Transportation support for existing Manji Pantry FoodBank service.
$67,125.50
Manjimup Speedway Club Inc
Lighting upgrades for the Manjimup speedway.
$100,000
Mila Holdings
Establish an interactive brewing, distilling, cider and regional produce cellar door experience.
$100,000
Nannup Medical Centre
Upgrade and expansion of existing medical centre.
$100,000
Nannup River Cottages
Establishment of the Jalbarragup Shearing Shed Event Space and Caravan Park.
$100,000
Nannup Western Australia Geopark Association Incorporated
Establish the Nannup WA Geopark.
$98,035
Pemberton Cycling Association Incorporated
Establish a mountain bike trail network within the Pemberton Arboretum.
$100,000
Planted Passion Pty Ltd
Expansion of existing organic farm to establish a stone fruit orchard in Perup.
$99,500
Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes
Installation of public facilities to support overnight visitation and outdoor events in Greenbushes.
$66,093.50
Southern Roasting Co
Expansion of coffee roasting production in Manjimup.
$100,000
Southern Forest Arts
Installation of permanent art sculptures within the existing Understory Art & Nature Trail in Pemberton.
$49,481
South West Hops
Expansion of existing hop farming facility in Yornup.
$100,000
South West Snails
Expansion of an existing edible snail growing business in Manjimup.
$99,888
Verge Enviro Pty Ltd
Undertake a business case for a new waste transfer station in Manjimup.
$89,350
Warren Catchments Council Inc
Delivery of Australian Master Tree programs to build skills for farm based commercial forestry.
$100,000
