- Applications open for grants to improve the welfare of companion animals and wildlife
- Grants of up to $50,000 available for community, not-for-profit and volunteer organisations
- Cook Government supporting the care and welfare of animals in Western Australia
The Cook Government is supporting organisations that improve the welfare of companion animals and wildlife in Western Australia, with $1 million in grants available.
Applications are now open for the Animal Welfare Grant Program, which provides grants of up to $50,000 for initiatives and organisations that offer free or low cost veterinary services, companion and animal rescue and rehoming, or wildlife rehabilitation.
Applicants may include, but are not restricted to, animal shelters, wildlife carers, rescue groups and rehabilitation centres, as well as companion animal foster carers and rescue networks.
Veterinary clinics, universities and local governments that provide low cost or free desexing, microchipping and veterinary care are also encouraged to apply.
Since its launch in 2021, more than $3 million has been shared by 110 recipients to improve animal welfare outcomes throughout the State.
Previous grants have helped with medical bills for vulnerable dogs in Perth, built a new turtle treatment facility in the South West and contributed to an emergency response ambulance in the Great Southern.
The opening of the latest round delivers on a Cook Government election commitment to invest a further $2 million to continue the program for a further two years.
For more information or to apply visit www.dpird.wa.gov.au/animalwelfaregrants
As stated by Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis:
"Our Animal Welfare Grant Program is helping community, not-for-profit and volunteer organisations across WA to deliver essential care and protection for our companion animals and wildlife.
"It has supported a range of important initiatives, including de-sexing and vaccinating dogs in remote northern communities, purchasing drones and equipment to help rehabilitate raptors in the Peel region and a turtle rehabilitation centre in the South West.
"I encourage all groups involved in improving animal welfare for our beloved animals and wildlife to explore how the program can help their organisation and apply."
