Community Groups Receive Funding Assistance

Twenty-one community groups will share in more than $200,000 in funding after the latest round of the Shire of Broome Community Sponsorship Program and EDL West Kimberley Community Donations.

Broome Shire President, Graeme Campbell, said the community sponsorship provided funds to help community-based organisations to develop social, cultural, economic, recreational, environmental and reconciliation projects and initiatives. 

“The annual Community Sponsorship Program is one of the ways in which the Shire supports community groups and events in Broome, by providing funds to help them achieve their goals,” Cr Campbell said. “These organisations play a vital role in the life of our community and the Shire is pleased to be able to help them carry out their important work. The Shire also thanks power provider Energy Developments Limited for its commitment to Broome and its financial contribution through the EDL West Kimberley Community Donations.”

Following the latest funding round, 16 community groups will receive a share of almost $64,000 in the 2014/15 year, and seven groups will share more than $46,000 in each of the following three years.

The Shire of Broome runs the Community Sponsorship Program and EDL West Kimberley Community Donations Account each year and calls for applications from community groups seeking financial help. Submissions are considered up to 50 per cent of a project’s total cost, and to a maximum of $10,000. In addition to the annual program, the Shire also makes funding available throughout the year via ad hoc sponsorship, ad hoc venue sponsorship and Broome North Community Building Grants.

Applications for the 2015/16 Shire of Broome Community Sponsorship Program and EDL West Kimberley Community Donations will open in October 2015, with more information available via the links below.

For more information visit Shire of Broome