Community

Community Grants Program

As part of its commitment to make a positive contribution to the local community, Merredin Energy runs a Community Grants Program.

The program provides funding for local initiatives that aim to benefit the community in the areas of diversity, sustainability and environment, health and wellbeing and community participation.

Funding priorities:

• Community Diversity: Support for projects that encourage communities to connect and be inclusive of gender, cultures, age groups, nationalities and abilities. This includes events that celebrate culture and traditions, projects that aim to improve multicultural infrastructure, provide support for disadvantaged groups, achieve gender equality, or initiatives that seek to address social isolation and improve access and opportunity for everyone.
• Sustainability and Environment: Support for projects that seek to build or enhance community sustainability or the local environment, in particular through the use of renewables, the reduction of waste or via protection of the environment. This includes solar panel installation, recycling at events, school education programs, community gardens and environmental preservation programs.
• Health and Wellbeing: Support for projects that seek to improve the health and wellbeing of the local community. This may include physical or mental health programs, initiatives that aim to improve sports participation and access, sporting facility upgrades and education programs.
• Community Participation and Pride: Support for projects that encourage greater community participation and/or seek to recognise and celebrate the unique attributes of the region. This includes community volunteering initiatives, playground / public space enhancements, community festivals and events and local heritage preservation.

Not for profit organizations are encouraged to apply for grants for events or initiatives requiring support.

Please view the Terms and Conditions of the Merredin Energy Community Grants program.

The Community Grants program is currently closed. Please keep an eye on our website and our Facebook page for future opportunities.