- Recipients of the first round of the Community Small Grants Fund (CSGF) have been announced
- 27 small businesses and community groups in WA’s South West will share in $2 million of funding
- The investment will support local projects across a range of industries including tourism, entertainment, sports, agriculture and health
The Cook Government is helping to transform Western Australia’s timber towns into thriving places to live and visit through the Community Small Grants Fund (CSGF).
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.
As stated by Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis:
“This investment by the Cook Government will help build on the South West’s reputation as a premier tourist destination as well as enhance liveability.
“Congratulations to all the small businesses and community groups who successfully applied and received a grant.”
As stated by Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie:
“This funding will help support so many important projects in the South West, including the expansion of an edible snail growing business in Manjimup, the expansion of a medical centre in Nannup, and the installation of public facilities at an outdoor community space in Greenbushes.
“Applications for the second round will open later in the year and I encourage anyone interested in applying to start considering their submission.”
Name of organisation | Project | Amount |
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 |
