Funding boost to help Busselton groups deliver grassroots programs

• $50,000 grant program launched to support local grassroots projects
• Grants of up to $5,000 available
• Applications close Wednesday, 8 April

Grants of up to $5,000 are now available to support community groups, clubs, schools, and non-profit organisations in delivering grassroots initiatives that strengthen community connection, enhance local services, and achieve meaningful outcomes for the Busselton community.

Busselton Water's 2026 Community Partnership Program invites applications for initiatives focused on water efficiency and quality, environmental sustainability, education, community connection, innovation, and leadership.

Now in its tenth year, the program continues to support a broad range of volunteer-run and not-for-profit organisations, incorporated community organisations, social enterprises, clubs, and schools within the Busselton area.

In 2025, Busselton Water partnered with 16 local groups and organisations in the areas of sport, the arts, disability services, community services, education, and the environment.

A total of $50,000 in funding is available this year, with local organisations in need of a helping hand encouraged to apply.

Applications for the 2026 Busselton Water Community Partnership Program are open now and must be received by 5pm on Wednesday, 8 April.

For more information or to apply, visit: https://www.busseltonwater.wa.gov.au/community/community-partnerships/

Comments attributed to Water and South West Minister Don Punch:

"Local community groups, clubs, organisations, and schools play an essential role in strengthening the fabric of our regional communities, and this program is designed to ensure they have access to the support needed to deliver meaningful grassroots initiatives.

"Over the past nine years, the program has helped more than 60 local projects progress important work across a range of community priorities, supported by nearly $200,000 in funding.

"It is encouraging to see the ongoing commitment to initiatives that connect with residents and deliver genuine benefits for the wider community, and I strongly encourage eligible groups to apply for the grants now available."

Comments attributed to Jackie Jarvis MLC:

"Grassroots groups across Busselton are leading the way in protecting our local environment, and this program gives them the practical support they need to keep driving water-wise, sustainable change in their own neighbourhoods."