Community Development Fund

Eligibility criteria varies between funding streams, please review the following carefully and get in touch with the Shire should you have any queries.

Stream 1

• Be based within the shire of Broome or, if based outside the shire boundaries, partner with a local organisation to demonstrate a commitment to local impact
• Be an incorporated organisation or have a confirmed auspice arrangement with a partner organisation
• Have an annual turnover of $500,000 or less, or if over $500,000, be able to demonstrate significant need for funding
• Have secured 50% or project costs from sources other than the CDF. This may include in-kind funding.

Stream 2

• Be based within the shire of Broome or, if based outside the shire boundaries, partner with a local organisation to demonstrate a commitment to local impact
• Be an incorporated organisation or have a confirmed auspice arrangement with a partner organisation
• Have secured 50% or project costs from sources other than the CDF. This may include in-kind funding.
• Include free/un-ticketed events for the local community or, if an exclusively ticketed event, be able to demonstrate significant community benefit.

Stream 3

• Be designated a Pearl event at an Ordinary Meeting of Council and be invited to participate in this application process.
• Be based within the shire of Broome. Organisations based outside the Shire of Broome may partner with a local organisation. 
• Be an incorporated organisation or have a confirmed auspice arrangement with a partner organisation.
•  Have secured 50% of project costs from sources other than the CDF. This may include in-kind funding.

Ensure eligibility criteria has been reviewed in conjunction with the following information. 

Stream 1

Projects or events where community benefit is high and where the applicant is only seeking up to $10,000, may wish to apply to Stream 1.

It is highly recommended potential applicants review the Stream 1 CDF Guidelines prior to applying.

Stream 1 CDF Guidelines.pdf(PDF, 80KB)

Stream 2

Projects where the main activity is the delivery of an event and are seeking a funding contribution between $10,000 and $40,000 are required to apply to Stream 2. 

It is highly recommended potential applicants review the Stream 2 CDF Guidelines prior to applying.

 Stream 2 CDF Guidelines.pdf(PDF, 102KB)

Stream 3

For projects where the main activity is the delivery of an event and seeking a funding contribution of more than $40,000. Applications to this stream are on an invite-only basis. Potential applicants must contact shire@broome.wa.gov.au prior to considering an application.

Stream 3 CDF Guidelines.pdf(PDF, 77KB)

Stream 1 & 2 

Applicants to all streams will need to demonstrate how the project or event help address one or more of the current Shire of Broome strategic priorities. Strategic priorities are outlined in the relevant grant stream guidelines. 

The following items must be included with the submission:

• Completed grant application form. 
• Evidence of auspice arrangement (if applicable) 
• Financial statement for the most recently completed financial year.
• Evidence of public liability insurance.
• Quotes for any proposed purchase over $2,000.
• Letter/s of support from community groups and/or organisations.

Submit the application form and supporting documentation using one of the following options:

• Email your sponsorship application to the Shire: shire@broome.wa.gov.au
• Post your application to Chief Executive Officer, Shire of Broome, PO Box 44, Broome WA 6725
• Hand deliver your application to Shire of Broome Administration Office, 27 Weld Street, Broome.

CDF Stream 1 Application Form(DOCX, 51KB)
CDF Stream 2 Application Form (DOCX, 52KB)

Stream 3

To be eligible for Stream 3, the event must be designated a PEARL event at an Ordinary Meeting of Council. An organisation interested in being considered as a PEARL event must request this before October 30 each year by contacting shire@broome.wa.gov.au. 

Once funding has been approved, the applicant will have sixty (60) days from the day of event/activity to submit an Acquittal Report Financial Summary(DOCX, 94KB) and complete the Program Acquittal Application Form. Both documents require completion for the acquittal to be processed. 

What is an acquittal?

Acquitting a grant is accurately reporting on the funded activities and the actual expenditure of the funding. 

Why do I need to acquit? 

Unsuccessfully acquitting a grant will result in the organisation, or auspice organisation, being ineligible for future support from any Shire of Broome funding programs. 

Acquittal-Report-Financial-Summary.docx(DOCX, 94KB)

Acquittal Form

When do grant applications open/close?

The Shire of Broome only accepts applications for the Community Development Fund between January 10 and March 20 each year. 

What is auspice?

In a funding context, an auspice is an organisation who manages grant funding on your behalf. For example, a small incorporated community group may use a larger not-for-profit organisation as their auspice. The larger not-for-profit will receive and manage the grant funding, with the community group undertaking the actual project work. 

Can a not-for-profit organisation submit for funding multiple times within the financial year?

An organisation can only receive funding for one event/activity within the financial year. However, a registered not-for-profit organisation may auspice for as many separate individuals as they wish, and this organisation would still be eligible to apply for the grant for their own project. Noting if the original applicant is unable to successfully acquit the grant, the auspice organisation will also be ineligible to submit for further funding from any Shire of Broome programs until this acquittal is processed.  

What if I am not an incorporated organisation?

You can still apply for Stream 1 of the Community Development fund but must be auspiced by an incorporated organisation. Organisations that are not incorporated are not eligible for Stream 2 or 3. 

I need to adjust some details on my original application after being approved for funding?

Please contact the Shire officer to discuss the details of the proposed adjustment and they will be able to provide advice on next steps based on the significance of the change.