Tronox Management and Shire of Dandaragan Sporting and Recreation Facilities Grant

Funding Information

• Applications must have a total project cost of less than $50,000.

Eligibility Criteria

• Organisations may submit applications for as many projects as they desire. If an organisation is applying for two or more projects, then each application is required to be on a separate application form and applicants must prioritise their projects.
• Parents and Citizens Associations are eligible for assistance, but such assistance will only apply to development of sporting and recreation facilities on school grounds.
• All Service clubs and emergency organisations are eligible for assistance under this grant scheme.
• Applications from local schools are required to demonstrate that they have applied for funding through the Tronox School Partnership Program.
• Day Care Centres and After School Activities Programs will be required to provide evidence that they have applied for funding through Lotterywest.
• Funding applications from organisations that are the responsibility of another level of Government will be deemed ineligible.
• Future applicants must demonstrate that they have discussed their project with Local Government authorities where necessary, to ensure that their project complies with regulations or is eligible for approvals. Building approval costs are the responsibility of the applicant.

Application Requirements

• A maximum of one quote for each item relevant to project grant requests, plus one financial document to demonstrate the applicants’ ability to meet their financial commitment to the project is required.
• Applications must be supported by a quotation in writing from recognised business/companies/contractors/suppliers for all funding requested under this scheme.
• Organisations may submit applications for as many projects as they desire. If an organisation is applying for two or more projects, then each application is required to be on a separate application form and applicants must prioritise their projects.
• Applications for completed projects, such as equipment already purchased, will not be considered.
• Funding will not be greater than 50% of the total cost of the project described in the application and the grant is on the basis that the organisation will match the grant on a dollar for dollar basis. (If the items purchased are less than the grant amount, 50% of the purchase price will be reimbursed to the organisation).
• When the project requires the use of Council plant, the organisation is required to contact the Chief Executive Officer prior to submitting an application, to ascertain the availability of the plant and an estimate of cost.
• Unsuccessful applications will not automatically be considered the following year. The organisation must re-apply.
• Applications that involve modifications or additions to Shire-controlled buildings must have the approval of the Building Services Manager prior to the application being submitted. If buildings or facilities are managed by a Centre Management Committee, applications must be submitted to that Committee for approval of works prior to submitting grant application to Shire Building Services Manager.
• Applications that involve projects on Shire-owned and/or vested land must comply with the Shire of Dandaragan Community Projects on Council Reserves/Road Reserves – Project Guidelines.

For more information, visit Shire of Dandaragan.