Organisations enhancing the lives of remote and regional Western Australians can now apply for a grant of up to $50,000, under Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships program.
The program provides $1.1 million each financial year to community organisations, events and initiatives that are making a positive impact in regional communities.
Since the program began in 2020, almost $4.5 million has been awarded to more than 450 initiatives in regional Western Australia. The next round of the Community Partnerships program opened in on 22 July 2024, with more than $400,000 available.
The Community Partnerships program aims to support not-for-profit organisations and local governments that are working to enrich the lives of residents within Horizon Power’s service area, which includes the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid West, Esperance and Goldfields regions.
Partnerships of up to $10,000 are available to successful applicants of initiatives within a single Horizon Power region and up to $50,000 for organisations that impact multiple regional communities.
The program focuses on supporting initiatives in the regions that have a strong community impact, with key evaluation criteria ensuring funds go toward programs and events that are accessible to many and contribute to the overall wellbeing of the community.
So far in 2024, the Community Partnerships program has provided $468,888 to 57 regional Western Australian community organisations. Recent recipients include the Country Women’s Association in Derby, Carnarvon Golf Club and Exmouth Community Garden, along with events such as the Meekatharra Outback Festival and Denham’s Beats in the Bay.
On July 1, 2023, Horizon Power took responsibility for the delivery of power for 117 Aboriginal communities in remote Western Australia. Since then, the utility has supported numerous remote communities with more than $45,000 in partnerships, including Kimberley Aboriginal Law and Culture Centre, Far North Community Services, Mulan Aboriginal Corporation and the Cycling Development Foundation.
Horizon Power encourages organisations based in or supporting these remote communities to apply for a partnership.
Horizon Power CEO, Stephanie Unwin, said the regional energy provider was committed to supporting regional and remote communities and proud of the strong relationships it has with community partners.
“The relationships we have with our regional communities are invaluable,” Ms Unwin said.
“The Community Partnerships Program is a way for us to strengthen these relationships, working together to achieve shared goals and create lasting impacts.
“Our towns are made up of so many passionate people who work tirelessly to support their communities. The programs and events they run are making a real difference to the lives of many people and we are proud to be able to support them.
“Through our Community Partnerships Program, we aim to support these initiatives that reflect the unique needs and aspirations of our regional communities.”
Applications for the latest round of partnerships close on 19 August 2024. Successful grant recipients will be announced in October 2024.
Featured image: previous Partnership recipient, the Esperance Soccer Club Girls’ Group. Image: Horizon Power.
