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Gascoyne Community Foundation

About Us

The Gascoyne Community Foundation, a local initiative, has been established under the umbrella structure of Western Australian Community Foundation, as Trustee. Launched in October 2006, the Gascoyne Community Foundation aims to assist the region’s communities in building and attracting funds to create a legacy for the future.

Gascoyne Community Foundation aims to support people, projects and activities that demonstrate a contribution to the enhancement, well-being and future sustainability of the Gascoyne Region. Activities that may be considered for grants are those that:

Encourage healthy lifestyles
Provide for the needs of families
Support seniors
Assist carers and the disabled
Promote development for youth
Promote arts and culture
Further lifelong learning.

Western Australian Community Foundation can receive donations, bequests or gifts of stock and property on behalf of Gascoyne Community Foundation. Individuals, families, businesses, clubs and corporations can all show that they are actively supporting the Gascoyne community by making a donation. Donations will be accepted and managed by Western Australian Community Foundation to earn annual income which is reinvested to the Gascoyne community as a regular source of funds today, and for future generations.

Fund Distribution

Three local community organisations received support in 2009 thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals. Around $3,000 of income earned from donations and gifts made to the Gascoyne Community Foundation was distributed to:

The Arafmi Mental Health Carers & Friends Association received support to assist the Carnarvon Community Respite Program. The respite program aims to improve the mental wellbeing of carers and care recipients by offering recreational activities and support.
The Shire of Exmouth received a grant in support of the ‘Lets Read’ and ‘Better Beginnings’ programs. Funding will be used to purchase additional children’s books for the ‘Children’s Corner’ at the local library.
The Exmouth Game Fishing Club received a grant to support the publication of fish identification and education materials to encourage sustainable fishing and conservation practices. Distribution of such materials will contribute towards the goal of maintaining Exmouth as a premier tourist destination whilst protecting and enhancing its delicate environment.

For information on future funding opportunities contact Anne Jepkoech, Grants Coordinator, on ph (08) 9224 6000.

Contact Us

An advisory committee consisting of local community and business representatives has been established to recommend projects and initiatives for support to Western Australian Community Foundation.

If you are interested in becoming an advisory committee member, volunteering with the Gascoyne Community Foundation or receiving more information, please contact the Gascoyne Community Foundation care of the Gascoyne Development Commission on (08) 9941 1803 or Western Australian Community Foundation on (08) 9224 6000.

091201 Gascoyne Funding Guidelines (98.80 kb)
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Gascoyne Funding Opportunities for 2010

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