Applications open for Collie Small Grants Program
Synergy’s annual Collie Small Grants Program is open again - grants of up to $5,000 are now available to community organisations, charities and not for profits in the town of Collie.
Synergy’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Kurt Baker encourages community groups and social enterprises that deliver social, health, economic and/or environmental benefits to apply.
“This is the seventh year the Collie Small Grants Program has been making a positive impact in the local community.
“Since 2019, we have distributed over $200,000 to well deserving programs and groups that are helping to ensure Collie is a vibrant place to live and visit.
“Being able to support the community as it undergoes a significant transition is a priority for Synergy.”
The 2024 Collie Small Grants Program recipients were:
- Collie Retired Mineworkers Association – to refurbish the Stockton Arch.
- Collie Men’s Shed – for the facility expansion project, which includes a wood storage shed and a lean-to.
- Collie Racing Drivers Association – for a safety upgrade to the track fence at Collie Speedway.
- Collie Art Group – to upgrade the group’s art kiln.
- Anglicare WA – To establish a Collie division of 'Thread Together', a service which provides brand new, unsold clothing from fashion retailers to those in need.
- Mercy Leschenault Collie Netball Association. – for new training equipment.
- Investing in Our Youth – to support the launch of the Blue Leaf Initiative youth mental health project.
- Cardiff Progress Association – to purchase a new fridge for the Cardiff Hall and a rainwater tank to establish a community garden.
- Collie Family Centre – to deliver weaving workshops with Aboriginal business Pipi Weaving.
The Collie Small Grants Program is part of Synergy’s Community Investment Program and exists to support the Collie community.
To apply visit: Synergy - About us - Collie Small Grants. Applications close noon 14 April 2025.
For more information email community@synergy.net.au