- Additional $308,312 in funding for community garden projects
- Grants of up to $10,000 to support establishment and development of sustainable, edible community gardens
- A total of 64 organisations have received funding through the 2023-24 Community Gardens Grants Program
A further 35 sustainable community gardens across Western Australia have been supported by $308,312 in funding through the Cook Government's Community Gardens Grants Program.
Community Garden projects encourage communities to come together, establish relationships as neighbours, connect to their environment and develop and share their skills.
A total of $508,000 in funding to 64 organisations has now been awarded through the 2023-24 Community Gardens Grants Program, with 29 organisations having received funding through the program in December 2023.
Projects funded include:
- $9,720 for Community Gardens Australia to run core gardening skills workshops;
- $8,800 for Bremer Bay Community Resource & Visitors Centre to establish a community garden;
- $10,000 for St Vincent de Paul Society to establish the Mirrabooka Community Food Centre - Community Garden, developing a model for community food centres that provide access to affordable and culturally appropriate food; and
- $10,000 for Alzheimer's WA to develop Don's Garden, which will provide social engagement and activity for people living with dementia and their carers.
The Grants are available to incorporated not-for-profit community organisations, local government authorities and community groups.
For more information, visit: https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/community-gardens-grants-program.
As stated by Community Services Minister Sabine Winton:
"Community gardens can be the lifeblood of a region or suburb, getting neighbours together and keeping people active and engaged.
"The Cook Government has awarded this additional funding in recognition that community gardens boost connection and collaboration.
"People of all ages and abilities can get involved in their community garden, learn new skills and give back to the community."
