- More than $110,000 awarded to 13 Mid West community groups
- Funding supports local events, wellbeing and community initiatives
- Cook Labor Government supporting a high quality of life for all Western Australians, no matter where they live
Ports Minister Stephen Dawson today announced the successful recipients of the Mid West Ports 2026-27 Community Grants Program at an event held at the Port of Geraldton.
The annual program provides grants of up to $10,000 to support projects that deliver meaningful outcomes for Mid West communities. Funding supports a broad range of initiatives, including community wellbeing programs, youth development, environmental projects, maritime education, Aboriginal engagement, and local events.
This year, more than $110,000 has been awarded to support 13 locally driven projects that will strengthen community connection, participation and resilience across the Mid West.
The 2026-27 program attracted strong interest, with 37 applications received and assessed through a competitive process.
Successful recipients for the 2026-27 program are:
- Desert Blue Connect;
- Disruptive Force;
- Dongara Patchwork Club;
- Geraldton Toy Library;
- Geraldton Women's Shed;
- Kalbarri Development Association;
- Midwest Yellow Ribbon for Life;
- North Midlands Project;
- Ocean Heroes;
- Saltwater Women of the Midwest;
- Spokes Cycle Club;
- Wave Rally World Championships; and
- Yamatji Southern Regional Corporation.
Applications for the Mid West Ports Community Grants Program open early each year, with funding finalised by the end of June to support delivery within the following financial year.
For more information, visit: www.midwestports.com.au/community/community-grants-program.aspx
As stated by Ports Minister Stephen Dawson:
"The Mid West Ports Community Grants Program is about supporting the local organisations that help keep our communities strong.
"These grants back grassroots initiatives across the Mid West, from community events and sporting clubs to local facilities and volunteer-led projects that bring people together.
"The Cook Labor Government is committed to strengthening regional communities, and initiatives like this deliver real, positive outcomes."
As stated by Sandra Carr MLC:
"Mid West Ports is a key economic asset and a strong community partner, reinvesting in the region it serves.
"Congratulations to this year's recipients, these are the kinds of projects that make a real difference on the ground and will deliver benefits across the Mid West."
