Mid West Ports Community Grants Program

Mid West Ports Authority is committed to making a positive impact in the community and environment in which it operates.

Mid West Ports annual Community Grants Program supports local organisations and groups making a positive contribution to the community aligned with Mid West Ports organisational values, up to a maximum value of $10,000.

Program details 

Successful applications will be selected from those submissions which closely align with the Mid West Ports grant criteria detailed below and which offer the opportunity for Mid West Ports to be recognised as a valuable member of the community in which we live and work.

If you would like to be considered for the Mid West Ports Authority Community Grants Program, please tell us about your organisation and/or event, by completing the application form below.

To allow Mid West Ports to fairly assess each application, the following guidelines have been provided to gauge if your submission fits within our sponsorship criteria.

Eligibility 

Mid West Ports will accept community grant applications from associated organisations to Mid West Ports in the following categories:

  • Environmental improvement or protection initiatives;
  • Initiatives engaging the community in maritime-based education or activities;
  • Community welfare programs;
  • Youth education or leadership programs aimed at giving young people opportunities for self-development and community outreach;
  • Community events providing engagement opportunities; or
  • Initiatives supporting and creating opportunities for Aboriginal persons.

Application criteria 

Applicants must meet all the following criteria:

  • Be deemed an associated organisation of Mid West Ports by the Grants Committee;
  • No material conflicts of interest or perceived conflicts of interest with Mid West Ports;
  • Have all applicable insurances and certificates of currency of insurance;
  • Be connected to the region in which Mid West Ports operates;
  • Provide community engagement opportunities for Mid West Ports and promote our commitment to supporting the community;
  • Link to Mid West Ports values of accountability, caring, courage, collaboration and integrity;
  • Allow Mid West Ports to promote grant recipients on our website, in the media and on social media; and
  • Agree to your records being kept as part of our record-keeping and reporting obligations.

Applications supporting the criteria below will be favourable during the selection process:

  • Mid West Ports will have the opportunity to be involved in the initiative, event or program in a volunteering capacity or through educational
  • Mid West Ports to have a representative at community events, presentations, media opportunities and /or award ceremonies.

Applications WILL NOT be granted to the following:

  • Political parties/activities or religious organisations;
  • Activities intended to provide the sponsored party with private profit or gain;
  • Proposals involving products, brands or companies that conflict with the strategic direction, values or behaviours of Mid West Ports;
  • Organisations that have not fulfilled previous grant agreements;
  • Retrospective funding;
  • Budget deficits, operating or administrative costs (e.g. wages);
  • Beauty contests/pageants;
  • Activities that promote or encourage gambling, drinking, smoking or any substance abuse;
  • Activities that may present a reputational risk for Mid West Ports;
  • Applications that do not meet all application requirements; or
  • Applications received after the closing

Confidentiality 

Mid West Ports will take all reasonable actions to respect and protect the confidentiality of information provided by applicants of the MWPA Community Grants Program, especially in cases where the application has been unsuccessful.

Mid West Ports does reserve the right to use the information provided by the application for record-keeping and reporting obligations.

By submitting the Mid West Ports Community Grant application form, an applicant also agrees to its information being used and disclosed for the purposes of assessing its application and if successful, for the purpose of awarding a grant and relevant promotional activities.

Terms and conditions 

Before submitting your application, please read the Mid West Ports Authority Community Grants Program Terms and Conditions, available here

How to apply

Applications for 2024-25 Mid West Ports Authority Community Grants Program is now OPEN.

APPLICATION FORM

Program Resources

Note:  Your work can not be saved.  We recommend you answer the questions in a Word document and transfer your answers to this form when you are ready to submit.

Applications close COB, Friday, 29th March 2024.