Community groups, sporting clubs and non-profit organisations who have identified a need for a community focused project are being encouraged to apply for a new round of grants from the City of Mandurah.
The next round of Community Grants is now open, with groups able to apply for one-off funding up to $5000 for projects, creative ideas and events that benefit the local community.
Since their inception, the Community Grants have helped hundreds of local groups and organisations to deliver a range of projects that increase community capacity, engagement, participation and skills and training in Mandurah.
In 2020, Mandurah Council endorsed an increase to the annual contribution for community grants by $100,000 per year for two years, as a way to support the local community in its response to COVID-19.
Last year, Ocean Road Primary School in Dawesville used a grant, sourced through the school’s P&C association, towards the Six Seasons mural art project at the school.
Year 5 and 6 students, parents and teachers collaborated with local Indigenous artist Daniel McHenry to learn about Aboriginal artwork, culture and history. Through completing workshops with Mr McHenry, the students gained a deeper appreciation of and connection to Indigenous culture, including Noongar language, and an understanding of the six Noongar seasons.
The students used their new learnings about symbols used in Aboriginal art and the six seasons to create an impressive artwork on a large water tank which is on a prominent location at the school. The artwork was reflective of the local environment, estuary, bush and flora and fauna.
The project celebrated and encouraged cultural diversity, and reflected Mandurah’s resilience through arts and culture.
Applications for the Community Grants are now open, and will close on March 31. For information on applications, go to mandurah.wa.gov.au/grantsandsponsorship
Applicants should read the guidelines on the website, and then contact one of the City’s Community Development Officers on 9550 3274 (or email cdo@mandurah.wa.gov.au) to discuss their grant idea, and then submit their applications online.
