Environment, Heritage and Cultural Assets Flexible Grants Program WA

About this grant

This program provides funding for projects that clean-up, restore, recover from or monitor the long-term impacts to environment, heritage and cultural assets that were impacted by flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

• Organisations and primary producers affected by flooding associated with ex-tropical cyclone ellie.
• Funding is available for projects that are focused on recovering environmental, heritage and cultural assets that were impacted by the floods associated with ex-tropical cyclone ellie.
• 2 streams of funding are available:
• Small project grants – funding of between $10,000 and $100,000, maximum $50,000 for clean-up and restoration of heritage buildings.
• Large project grants – funding of between $100,000 and $500,000.
• Projects will be eligible if they:
• Are located in the shires of broome, derby-west kimberley, halls creek or wyndham-east kimberley
• Have the primary purpose of addressing direct flood impacts from the disaster event
• Will be completed on or before 30 december 2025
• Are not eligible to receive reimbursement under an insurance policy
• Do not address flood impacts or contribute to the goals of the agency
• Are not undertaking a procedure which the government would ordinarily carry out as part of normal business.
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What the funding covers

• Funding varies.

How to apply

1. 1Confirm readiness: Ensure you meet criteria (e.g., ABN, turnover limits, GST registration), align project objectives with grant goals, and estimate time for evidence gathering and writing.
2. 2Gather evidence: Collect documents like financials, business plans, market research, project budgets, resumes, risk analysis, and support letters to prove capability and impact.
3. 3Register/log in: Obtain an Australian Business Number (ABN) if needed, sign into the relevant portal (e.g., Business Grants Hub portal), and note any prerequisites like advisory service reports.
4. 4Prepare and write application: Address all selection criteria clearly (project details, government alignment, costs, outcomes, benefits); keep concise, factual, and compelling; validate for completeness.
5. 5Review, approve, and submit: Proofread, get stakeholder sign-off, submit online via the portal before deadline (no late entries); expect eligibility check, merit assessment, and outcome notification.
6. 6Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/environment-heritage-and-cultural-assets-flexible-grants-program-wa for application details

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