Community Partnerships

About Community Partnerships

The Community Partnerships program aims to foster collaborative, strategic partnerships between the Shire and community organisations. These partnerships are designed to align with both the Shire’s Strategic Community Plan 2040 (SCP) and the partner organisation’s strategic goals, to achieve outcomes that benefit the community and natural environment. Partnerships should deliver clear benefits to the community and enhance the capacity of both partners. 

Applications are now open!

There are two Community Partnership Funding streams:

1)    Environmental Conservation and Sustainability

To assist in advancing one or more of the following outcomes:

• EN.1 Ecology and biodiversity protection 
• EN.2 Heathy waterways, foreshores and natural landscapes 
• EN.3 Collective climate action 
• EN.4 Sustainable resource and waste management  

2)    Sustainable Economy & Community Development 

To assist in advancing one or more of the following outcomes:

• Outcome PL.4 Resilient circular local economy, including facilitating and advocating for the region to be developed as a hub for the creative industries. 
• Outcome PE.1: Diverse cultural values are respected and adopted  
• Outcome PE.2: Equal opportunities for all 
• Outcome PE.3: Active, healthy and fulfilling lifestyles 
• Outcome PE.4: Safe and resilient communities 

Organisations may apply for up to $50,000 (ex. GST) per year, for up to a three-year period. Partnerships will be co-created and may include operating and / or project costs based on individual needs and discussions.

Closing date

EOIs submissions must be made by 4pm on Friday 8 November 2024.

Please download the guidelines below to find out about:

• Eligibility
• Funding amounts
• Funding streams
• Preparing your EOI submission
• Submissions
• Assessment 
• Partnership implementation 

The Community Partnerships EOI Submission Form is also provided below. 

Please download and read the Community Partnerships Funding Guidelines before preparing your submission. 

Please complete the EOI Submission Form and submit it together with your submission and supporting documents to the Shire by email to [email protected] or by post to:

Chief Executive Officer

Shire of Augusta Margaret River

PO Box 61

Margaret River WA 6285

Note: Application forms are available in hard copy if required.