We are now in the Unrestricted Burning Period.

There are no fire restrictions on burning until 1 November 2025. However, if the Fire Danger Rating is High or above and/or a Total Fire Ban has been put in place then no burning is permitted.

For up to date information regarding Total Fire Bans and community warnings about emergencies visit Emergency WA.

Community Grants and Funding

Applications for the Shire's Community Grant Program are now closed.

The Shire of Harvey Community Grant Program aims to acknowledge and strengthen the valuable contribution community groups and organisations make towards the Shire, being a vibrant, inclusive and connected community.

The Shire of Harvey Community Grant Program is highly competitive. Please review the Grant Guidelines below to help you in submitting a competitive application.

Disclaimer: The Shire reserves the right to update the Grant Program Guidelines at any time. Please refer to the current version.

Project Discussion Sessions

We're offering personalised project discussion sessions in Australind and Harvey throughout February and March. It's the perfect opportunity to discuss your ideas with our Grant Officer and explore how our grants can support your organisation.

Applicants applying in the 2025 Shire of Harvey Community Grant Program are required to discuss their application with the Shire's Grants Officer prior to submitting an application as part of meeting the eligibility criteria.

A support ticket number will be issued by the Grants Officer, which must be entered into the grant application form.

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Community Grants and Funding Program Projects and Recipients

2023

Saturday Night Feeds (Harvey Rotary Club)
Harvey Concert 2024 (South West Opera Company)
WA Youth Cattle Handler's Camp (WA Youth Cattle Association)
Harvey Men's Shed development (Harvey Men's Shed)
Networking and capacity building (Harvey Arts Community Hub)
Song Birds Art Exhibition (Harvey Arts Community Hub)
Museum funding and display/storage improvements (Harvey Districts Historical Society)
Brunswick Mainstreet activation (Brunswick Town Team)
Synthetic green installation (Brunswick Districts Bowling Club)
Training and facilities upgrade (St John WA Harvey Sub Centre)
Hardshade upgrade (Harvey Bowling Club)
Playground fencing for Fees Field (Leschenault Progress Association)
Clubroom solar batteries (Harvey Bulls Football Club)
Clubhouse extension (Harvey Golf Club)
Myalup Masterplan consultancy fees (Myalup Community Association)
Camp shed and storage replacement (Binningup Beach Christian Youth Camp)
Binningup and Myalup dune stabilisation (Binningup Community Garden)

The Shire of Harvey Grant Funding Program is generously supported by Alcoa, which this year funded sustainability projects for Brunswick Districts Bowling Club, Harvey Bulls Football Club, Harvey Golf Club and St John WA Harvey Sub Centre.

2024

Community Support Grant - WA Youth Cattle Camp (WA Youth Cattle Association Inc)
Placemaking Grant - LSA Signage (Leschenault Sporting Association)
Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant - Operation And Improvement Of Harvey Museum (Harvey & Districts Historical Society Inc)
Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant - Artist In Residence Program (Stirling Street Arts Centre)
Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant - Rigidarm - Short Film ('64 Productions)
Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant - Harvey Concert 2025 (South West Opera Company (Inc))
Community Events Grant - Lions Club Of Harvey Seniors Christmas Dinner (Lions Club of Harvey Incorporated)
Community Events Grant - Leschenault 2024 Community Day (Leschenault Progress Association (Inc))
Community Events Grant - Brunswick Show (Brunswick Agricultural Society)
Community Events Grant - 2024 Harvey Community Gala Night (Harvey Community Gala Night Committee)
Community Events Grant - The Harvey Show 2025 (Harvey Agricultural Society Inc)
Infrastructure Grant - Install Rooftop Solar Power (Leschenault Men's Shed Inc)
Infrastructure Grant - Fans And Heaters (Binningup Occasional Daycare Centre)
Infrastructure Grant - Cricket Net Synthetic Surface Replacement (Harvey-Benger Cricket Club)
Infrastructure Grant - Installation Of Building Signage To "Harvey Connect" (Harvey Senior Citizen's Centre Committee Inc)
Infrastructure Grant - Optimising / Creating New Work Spaces (Brunswick Junction Community Resource Centre)
Infrastructure Grant - Bathroom Renovation (Harvey Community Play and Learning Centre)
Coastal Communities Fund - Disabled Access Ramp Supply and Installation (Binningup Bowling Club)

Community Grant Program Guidelines

Acknowledgement Toolkit for Grant Recipients

Alcoa Harvey Sustainability Fund

The Alcoa Harvey Sustainability Fund provides funding for community organisations in the Shire of Harvey, with a focus on Harvey, Cookernup, Yarloop, Myalup and Binningup.

Coastal Communities Fund

The Coastal Communities Fund provides funding to community organisations for development and infrastructure projects in and around Myalup and Binningup.

Community Support Grant

The Community Support Grant provides funding for projects that build the capacity and wellbeing of the Shire of Harvey community.

Placemaking Grant

The Placemaking Grant provides funding for community-led initiatives that make a positive contribution to the physical character, amenity or activation of a community.

Infrastructure Grant

The Infrastructure Grant provides funding to upgrade, extend or construct well planned community and recreation facilities.

Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant

The Arts, Culture and Heritage Grant provides funding to support projects that provide opportunities to participate in arts, culture and heritage.

Community Events Grant

The Community Events Grant provides funding for events run by and for the local community.

Partnership Agreements

The Partnership Agreements provide funding to achieve longer term community development outcomes through strategic partnerships.

Athlete Travel Subsidy

Find out about the athlete travel subsidy which provides financial assistance to support young local athletes participating in state and national sporting competitions.