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The Esperance Ag Fund has been established to make an indelible difference. Through donations from the local agriculture sector, we can provide funding to projects that make a positive impact. This is all about farmers supporting the Esperance community, investing in opportunities that make Esperance a place anyone would want to live and thrive. The Fund will deliver an ongoing impact and be a legacy we can all be very proud of.
2025 Grants - OPEN
Applications from $5000 to $50,000 for Esperance community-focused projects can now be made through the Esperance Ag Fund. Any organization with an initiative that will make a lasting positive difference in the Esperance Shire and meets the guidelines of the Fund is encouraged to apply by Wednesday, April 30.
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2024 SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS
Thank you to the many generous farming organisations in Esperance who contributed grain from the 2023 harvest. Your support makes a tremendous difference in helping us achieve our goals.
The recipients of grants in 2024 were: Esperance Care Services ($50,000), ETNTAC ($10,000), Balmy Nights ($12,000) and Bijou ($9,000).
2023 SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS
Thanks to the 18 generous Esperance farming organisations who collectively donated more than 240 tonnes of grain from the 2022 harvest.
The recipients of grants in 2023 were: Cannery Arts Centre ($15,000); Bay of Isles Community Outreach ($3,240) and Recherche Aged Welfare Committee ($24,634.50).
2022 GRANT RECIPIENTS
Two worthy community groups awarded $75,900
In February, 2022, Esperance Care Services (ECS) received $50,000 to support a full-time advocacy & support position for Esperance community residents in need, and Esperance Community Arts received $20,900 to support the Esperance Wildflower Festival.
In December, 2022, ECS received a further $5000 to support Christmas activities that bring joy to those in need in our community.
OUR OBJECTIVES
Making A Difference
PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
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Engaging activities delivered
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Early intervention projects
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Pathways for education, sport and jobs
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Early years inclusive
ENHANCING LIVEABILITY: COMMUNITY BENEFIT (WITH POTENTIAL TOURISM IMPACT)
Delivering community events
Underwriting and building the capacity of the community to host events
Delivering unique experience opportunities to Esperance
BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
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Physical and mental health initiatives
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Targeted toward vulnerable community members such as elderly residents, disengaged youth, people experiencing domestic violence, people experiencing alcohol and drug addiction
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Addressing the challenges of living in remote and very remote Australia
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
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Projects delivered within the Esperance boundary
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Preference to locally-based groups focused on a local initiative
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Projects to deliver step-change/long-term outcomes
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Longer-term funding opportunities
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Operational funding which is often ineligible for grant funding
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Applications can be for amounts between $5000 to $50,000
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For a project to be successful, it will need to commence before June 30, 2023, but can be for more than 12 months in longevity
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The Esperance Ag Fund also strongly recommends that you discuss your application with at least one of the committee members prior to applying for funding
WOULD YOU LIKE TO DONATE?
Esperance Ag Fund is overseen by a committee of people who are driven by a single goal; to do our part in making the Esperance region a better place for all.
The Fremantle Foundation administers all funds.
To make a donation or to find out more about what our fund does, you can contact the Fremantle Foundation directly.
