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Please be advised that the City administration building and several City facilities, including the Darius Wells Library and Resource Centre, will be closed for the Easter long weekend from Friday, 18 April through to Monday, 21 April (inclusive). 

Bins will not be collected on Good Friday (Friday, 18 April), residents impacted are advised to place their bins out on Saturday, 19 April by 6am. Collection for Easter Monday (Monday, 21 April) and the ANZAC Day Public Holiday (Friday, 25 April) remain unchanged, for any enquiries please contact 1300 293 955.

We look forward to seeing you again from Tuesday, 11 April. 

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Kwinana Community Funding Program

The Kwinana Community Funding Program provides financial support to community groups within the City that meet the Program's objectives in facilitating community development.

The next round of applications opens Monday 24 February 2025 and closes 5pm Friday 4 April 2025.

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About the Funding Program

The Kwinana Community Funding Program provides financial support to Community Groups within the City that meet the Program's objectives in facilitating community development. 

The Program is a partnership between the City of Kwinana and Kwinana Community Chest.

The Program welcomes applications of up to $5,000 from local community organisations to support capacity building and community engagement projects such as:

  • Local group management
  • Art projects
  • Workshops and training courses

Organisations can also apply for funding for minor equipment such as sporting equipment, gardening tools, furniture or trailers. 

There is a limit of one successful application per organisation per 12 month period. (Up to $5,000 per financial year)

View the Community Grants and Funding Guidelines.

Assessment Process

All applications are considered through a grants assessment and approval process undertaken by a Panel of four representatives from the City of Kwinana and Kwinana Community Chest. 

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Eligibility and How to Apply

Grants will only be considered if:

  • The applicant has current liability Insurance.
  • The program/purchase has meaningful benefits for the Kwinana Community
  • The Applicant has supplied quotes for all purchases over $500
  • The program/purchase takes place within the boundaries of the City of Kwinana
  • Applications are also strongly encouraged to indicate contributions made. Either by inKind (including volunteering) and or other sources of funding.

Applying for Funding

To apply you will need to:

  • Register your group via the SmartyGrants online portal.
  • Complete the online application form within SmartyGrants.
  • Make sure you have relevant quotes and all supporting documentation

More information and contact details

 For more information about the Funding please contact the Administration and Special Project Officer by phone on 9439 0200 or via email.

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City of Kwinana kaditj kalyakoorl moondang-ak kaaradj midi boodjar-ak nyininy, yakka wer waabiny, Noongar moort. Ngala kaditj baalap kalyakoorl nidja boodjar wer kep kaaradjiny, baalap moorditj nidja yaakiny-ak wer moorditj moort wer kaditj Birdiya wer yeyi.

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