Got a great idea for a community project but short of cash to get it up and running? Got a sustainable business idea but not sure where to go for funding? Thinking about starting up a recycling project in your area and don’t quite know how to apply?
Well, take a look at our support scheme opportunities with the Community Grants Scheme (CGS), or Strategic Waste Initiatives Scheme (SWIS) or take a browse through the Department of Local Government and Regional Development Grants Directory.
The Grants Directory is a compilation of grants available to communities, businesses and local governments in regional and metropolitan Western Australia. The Directory contains programs provided by the Western Australian Government as well as private sector organisations.
We've also collected a few resources to assist you in applying, accepting, reporting and auditing grant applications. The publications found on this page are created externally of the Waste Authority and the Towards Zerowaste website and are subject to our disclaimer.
Department of Local Government and Regional Development Grants Directory
The Grants Directory is a compilation of grants available to communities and local governments in regional and metropolitan Western Australia. The Directory contains programs provided by the Western Australian Government as well as private sector organisations.
Grants in Australia: Management and accountability made easy for not-for-profit organisations
The manual covers the key aspects of grants management, including applying for a grant, accepting a grant, financial management, reporting and acquittal, and audit and verification.
Perth Area Consultative Committee: A guide to grant writing
This guide book has been developed by the Perth Area Consultative Committee to assist grant applicants to submit clear and concise project applications, objectives and outcomes.
Community Recycling Ventures (CRV): A guide to starting a recycling venture in your community.
A useful resource for community groups conducting recycling programs.
Intensive Winning Grants Seminar - The Australian Institute of Community Practice and Governance (cost $145)
This course provides the answer to all your grantseeking questions. Learn the secrets for easily winning more grants for your community organisation or school, and find out how to drastically increase the number of grants you can apply for without pushing yourself (and your group) into an early grave.
Advanced Grant Writing Seminar - The Australian Institute of Community Practice and Governance (cost $295)
You’ve mastered the basics, now it’s time to become a GRANTS MASTER
As this is an advanced grants session participants must have either completed a prior grant training session or be actively involved in grant writing for their organisation. The seminar will assume a sound grant writing capacity. (If you are beginner at Grant Writing you should look at attending Winning Grants Seminar or Community Fundraising Seminar)
