Program principles
Inclusion: providing opportunities for individuals and groups to meaningfully take part in community life
Equity: consciously addressing the barriers faced by disadvantaged groups and individuals
Impact: taking a purposeful and strategic approach to funding projects that deliver meaningful social impact
Capacity Building: supporting individuals and groups to develop practices, skills and resilience to shape their own futures
Collaboration: encouraging networks and partnerships to deliver exceptional strategic outcomes together
Transparency: delivering a funding program that is transparent and accountable in all processes and decisions
Funding priorities
Applications for projects and initiatives that meet the following objectives will be considered for funding:
- Strengthen Community Participation
- Encourage Connected Communities
- Promote Healthy and Active Lifestyles
- Build Resilient and Sustainable Communities
- Revitalise public spaces
- Encourage sustainable economic growth, job creation and improved liveability in Hedland
- Initiatives and programs supporting environmental, sustainability and conservation outcomes.
- Deliver inclusive responses to meet the needs of people at risk or experiencing social isolation in the community
- Alignment to the Town of Port Hedland strategic plans
APPLYing for funding
To apply you will need to:
- Show achievable objectives and clear benefits for the community in line with the criteria of the specific grant under which the application is submitted
- Complete the online application form within SmartyGrants
- Make sure you have relevant quotes and all supporting documentation
- Please note GST is not applicable
Acknowledgement of the Town of Port Hedland
- Applicants are to acknowledge the Town, through means such as advertising, promotion and any media publicity associated with any project, event or initiative.
- Applicants will be required to provide evidence of the use and expenditure of the approved grants through an audit process.
- The Town of Port Hedland logo will be provided via email, upon receipt of the signed agreement or receipt of the outcome confirmation letter and must be used as stipulated in the accompanying guide.
- All marketing and promotional material must be approved by the Town of Port Hedland prior to being distributed. Details of how to gain this approval will be sent with the logos. Details of these acknowledgments must be included as part of the acquittal of funds.
- The Town of Port Hedland is entitled to publicise financial support provided to applicants for their project, event or initiatives.
- Applicants may be asked to provide images to feature in stories in various publications and online sites.
- In addition, funding recipients must also ensure that the Town’s positive reputation is maintained at all times