2024/25 Community Champions Grant

Thank you for your interest in applying for a Community Champions Grant.

This area of the Application form is designed to help you – and us – confirm if you are eligible for this grant.

It is crucial you take the time to read it thoroughly and complete all sections. This is to ensure you do not spend unnecessary time applying for a grant which may be unsuitable for you.

If you have any questions about the Community Champions Grant, including eligibility or the application process, please contact the Community Grants Officer on (08) 9158 9314 or grants@porthedland.wa.gov.au.

The Community Champions Grant supports individuals and teams who are excelling in their chosen field. This grant will support those to further develop their skills or support those representing the Town of Port Hedland local government area at a regional, state, national, or international event.

Note: For the purpose of this application and as required:

• Event will have the same meaning as activity, competition, conference or program.
• Organisation will include a family, team or group. These terms may be used interchangeably.

Prior to moving to the next section, please ensure you review the following and understand their relevance to this grant:

• Town of Port Hedland Grants Program Overview
• Community Champions Grant guidelines
• Town of Port Hedland Strategic Community Plan 2022 - 2032
• Town of Port Hedland Access and Inclusion Plan 2023 - 2026

• Applications received less than six (6) weeks prior to the proposed event date will not be considered unless an exemption has been requested and approved.
• Groups travelling together undertaking individual activities for the same event, must apply as a group Application.
• Groups travelling together for a team event must apply as a group Application.

Note: If you are part of a team and unsure if you are the only one travelling for your event, please check with your club or association prior to applying. Multiple individual applications for the same event risk being declined and directed instead to apply as a group application.

There are two (2) application categories, each with three (3) zones, which determine how funding is allocated for a Community Champions Grant - you can apply for up to the maximum grant amount under your Application category.

Individual applicant:

• Travel within the region: $500
• Travel 800km-1,999km: $1,000
• Travel 2,000km or more (nationally or internationally): $2,000

Group applicant:

• Travel within the region: $2,000
• Travel 800km-1,999km: $5,000
• Travel 2,000km or more (nationally or internationally): $5,000

The Community Champions Grant will fund:

• Costs associated with:
  • Travel.
  • Accommodation.
  • Event fees.

The Community Champions Grant will not fund:

• Retrospective events or those already commenced prior to the grant Application submission.
• Meals and incidentals.
• Participation in commercial-based activities.
• Participation in school-based activities.

Depending on if you are applying as an individual or an organisation, questions in this Application may request the following:

• Contact details for the Applicant and/or participant/s.
• ABN.
• Association information.
• Event details.
• Evidence of selection and/or invitation.
• Alignment with the ToPH Community Champions Grant outcomes and Strategic Community Plan 2022-2032.
• Community support.
• Access and inclusion principles.
• Previous support from the Town of Port Hedland.
• Budget (amount requested, total cost, income & expenditure breakdown).
• Quotes or evidence of cost for items over $500.
• Bank details (including proof).
• How you plan to recognise and acknowledge the Town for any grant funds received.

Note: Attachments must be 25MB or less per file however files up to a maximum of 5MB are recommended - the larger the file, the longer it takes to attach.