Each year Council provides assistance to community groups, organisations and individuals. Assistance can be
- financial (cash sponsorship) or
- in-kind (for example waiver of fees for Council venues, facilities or resources).
Council has a responsibility to ensure that all requests for assistance are properly managed and that the application, approvals and acquittals process is consistent and transparent. The full Council policy can be read here: Financial & In-Kind Assistance Policy.
Programs
There are six (6) different programs that provide community groups, organisations and individuals with assistance from West Coast Council.
There are
- four (4) funding programs and
- two (2)in-kind assistance programs.
Applicants may apply for cash funding OR in-kind assistance.
If you are applying for In-Kind Assistance to aid in the hire of a facility you must first have your booking confirmed.
Christmas Events
The Community Christmas Events Fund has $250 allocated to each town
- Queenstown
- Rosebery
- Strahan
- Tullah
- Zeehan
to cover Christmas Events that are open to the public and include activities such as parades and family fun days.
Only one application per town within the West Coast will be approved. Groups are strongly encouraged to liaise with other groups to determine one Christmas event for the town.
More details on each program are outlined below, including when applications should be made, and who makes the decision.
Grant Types
Cash
Max Amount
- Up to $250
Period
Applications are presented to Council for consideration at the May and November meetings each year.
Approved by
- Mayor or General Manager
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
To Council Twice Yearly
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
Max Amount
- Up to $150 per School
Period
- Applications are presented to Council for consideration at the May and November meetings each year.
Approved by
- Mayor or General Manager
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
To Council Twice Yearly
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
Max Amount
- Up to $1000
Period
- Applications are presented to Council for consideration at the May and November meetings each year.
Approved by
- Council Vote
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
After Acquittal
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
Supports establishment of new events
Max Amount
- Up to $1000
Period
- Applications are presented to Council for consideration at the May and November meetings each year.
Approved by
- Council Vote
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
After Acquittal
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
One request per town will be approved
Max Amount
- Up to $250
Period
- Applications are presented to Council for consideration at the May and November meetings each year.
Approved by
- Mayor or General Manager
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
After Acquittal
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
In Kind (Non Cash)
Max Amount
- At discretion of the GM
Period
All Year
Approved by
- Mayor or General Manager
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
After Acquittal
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
Max Amount
- $1,500 per request
Period
1 Jan – 31 Oct
Approved by
- Mayor or General Manager
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
- After Acquittal
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
Max Amount
- At discretion of the GM
Period
2 Months prior to the Season
Approved by
- Mayor or General Manager
Form Name
- Appendix 1 Application for FINK
Reporting
- After Acquittal
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
Max Amount
- At discretion of the GM
Period
Any Time of Year
Approved by
- Mayor or General Manager
Form Name
- Written Proposal to GM
Reporting
- After Acquittal
Acquittal Period
- 30 Days
How to Apply
After reading through the above information, applicants should complete the application form:
Once completed and submitted, please liaise with the Growth & Change Department.