$2 million investment transforming WA timber towns

  • Recipients of the first round of the Community Small Grants Fund (CSGF) have been announced
  • 27 small businesses and community groups in WA's South West will share in $2 million of funding
  • The investment will support local projects across a range of industries including tourism, entertainment, sports, agriculture and health

The Cook Government is helping to transform Western Australia's timber towns into thriving places to live and visit through the Community Small Grants Fund (CSGF).

Twenty-seven recipients have been announced in the first round and will share in $2 million dollars of funding.

The investment will support local projects across a range of industries such as tourism, hospitality, sports, arts, entertainment, youth services, health, agriculture, and charitable services.

This includes a new luxury glamping experience in Nannup, an adventure high ropes course in Pemberton and an upgrade to the Manjimup Speedway Club.

The CSGF forms part of the $80 million Native Forestry Transition Plan and is another way the WA Government is continuing to support the region as native logging comes to an end.

The second round of the Community Small Grants Fund will open early next year.

Eligible businesses and organisations can apply for grants of up to $100,000 for projects which stimulate the economy and increase the region's liveability.

For more information visit: wa.gov.au/government/document-collections/industry-and-community-development-programs.

As stated by Forestry Minister Jackie Jarvis:

"This investment by the Cook Government will help build on the South West's reputation as a premier tourist destination as well as enhance liveability.

"Congratulations to all the small businesses and community groups who successfully applied and received a grant."

As stated by Warren-Blackwood MLA Jane Kelsbie:

"This funding will help support so many important projects in the South West, including the expansion of an edible snail growing business in Manjimup, the expansion of a medical centre in Nannup, and the installation of public facilities at an outdoor community space in Greenbushes.

"Applications for the second round will open later in the year and I encourage anyone interested in applying to start considering their submission."

Name of organisation

Project

Amount

Aerial Adventure Pemberton Pty Ltd

Establish a new aerial adventure high ropes course at Gloucester National Park.

$100,000

Ampersand Estates

Installation of botanical gardens to support existing winery operations in Peerabeelup.

$100,000

Blackwood Environment Society Inc.

Establish a new nursery to expand the growing of native plants in Bridgetown.

$38,835

Blackwood River Arts Trail Inc

Expansion and promotion of 2024 Blackwood River Arts Trail.

$27,781

Blackwood Youth Action Inc

Establish a welcoming youth space to support at risk and marginalised youth in Manjimup.

$72,131

Bridgetown Repertory Club Inc

Theatre building repair and upgrade.

$22,646

Farmhouse Flowers

Expansion of an existing business to provide locally grown and arranged flowers.

$90,333

Geegeelup Village Inc

Expansion of residential care housing in Manjimup.

$79,132.45

Karma Llama Records

Expansion and diversification of an existing music store in Bridgetown.

$35,953.88

Lakebrook

Establishment of a new luxury glamping experience in Nannup.

$99,201.44

Manjimup Arts Hub Inc

Expansion of existing arts hub to support diversification of services.

$10,000

Manjimup Repertory Club Inc

Theatre building repair and upgrade.

$30,000

Manjimup Seventh-day Adventist Church

Transportation support for existing Manji Pantry FoodBank service.

$67,125.50

Manjimup Speedway Club Inc

Lighting upgrades for the Manjimup speedway.

$100,000

Mila Holdings

Establish an interactive brewing, distilling, cider and regional produce cellar door experience.

$100,000

Nannup Medical Centre

Upgrade and expansion of existing medical centre.

$100,000

Nannup River Cottages

Establishment of the Jalbarragup Shearing Shed Event Space and Caravan Park.

$100,000

Nannup Western Australia Geopark Association Incorporated

Establish the Nannup WA Geopark.

$98,035

Pemberton Cycling Association Incorporated

Establish a mountain bike trail network within the Pemberton Arboretum.

$100,000

Planted Passion Pty Ltd

Expansion of existing organic farm to establish a stone fruit orchard in Perup.

$99,500

Shire of Bridgetown-Greenbushes

Installation of public facilities to support overnight visitation and outdoor events in Greenbushes.

$66,093.50

Southern Roasting Co

Expansion of coffee roasting production in Manjimup.

$100,000

Southern Forest Arts

Installation of permanent art sculptures within the existing Understory Art & Nature Trail in Pemberton.

$49,481

South West Hops

Expansion of existing hop farming facility in Yornup.

$100,000

South West Snails

Expansion of an existing edible snail growing business in Manjimup.

$99,888

Verge Enviro Pty Ltd

Undertake a business case for a new waste transfer station in Manjimup.

$89,350

Warren Catchments Council Inc

Delivery of Australian Master Tree programs to build skills for farm based commercial forestry.

$100,000

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