Published: Friday, 31 May 2024 at 2:19:00 PM
This morning, Minister for Ports, Hon David Michael MLA announced the successful recipients of the Mid West Ports’ Community Grants Program. Totalling over $115,000 the program directly supports local events, projects, and initiatives in our community.
Each year, Mid West Ports commits to supporting the vitality of our local communities through its annual Community Grants Program. This initiative reflects our dedication to fostering engagement, development, and financial support within the region.
Mid West Ports CEO Damian Tully said, “Each year, we take pleasure in supporting local events, projects, and initiatives through our Annual Community Grants Program that significantly contribute to our community wellbeing and align with our core values.”
This year, the implementation of Grant Writing Workshops has led to a significant improvement in both the quantity and quality of grant submissions. These free workshops are designed to equip participants with tips and skills for submitting stronger grant proposals. This year's 2024/25 round attracted an impressive 50 submissions.
Mid West Ports selected 18 applications that will fund a diverse array of community festivals, youth engagement activities, upgrades to local facilities, environmental conservation efforts, and public art installations.
The 2024/25 successful applicants are:
• Blessing of the Fleet, Geraldton
• Annual Variety Midwest Kids Christmas Party 2024
• Mid West Sports Awards
• Frothin’ Fools Gero Groms Fest
• Edith Cowan Memorial Statue
• First Lights – Winthu Wangga Mili
• Chapman Valley Agricultural Digital Activation Pop-Up Space
• Geraldton Local Drug Action Group – Year 6 Health Forum
• Backroads Fields of Gold
• Australian Navy Cadets – TS Morrow
• Geraldton Open Studios & Surrounds 2024
• Geraldton Tree Canopy Advocate – Adopt a Stop
• Save Our Seabirds: Identifying micro marine debris sources amongst Abrolhos shores
• New rigging for the Batavia Longboat
• ANZAC Day service
• Midwest Multicultural Festivals
• Flotsam and Jetsam Art Exhibition
• The Men’s Hub
Mid West Ports is excited to support such an array of meaningful projects and eagerly anticipates updates from this year's grant beneficiaries throughout the ensuing months.
The annual Community Grants Program opens at the start of each year, with funds allocated by June 30, to ensure project implementation and financial reporting within the subsequent financial year.
For more details, visit our website at: https://bit.ly/mwpagrants
Any queries relating to the Community Grants Program may be directed to [email protected]
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