Apparently throughout the community there is plenty of discussion about what can and cannot be applied for. The Bain Estate Future Fund Guidelines were set up to encourage applications. You can apply unless you or your project are:
- An applicant from outside of the shire;
- An individual with a project that has a perceived personal gain;
- Recurring projects after the initial funding round; or
- Maintenance of shire buildings
If you are having doubts, would like some tips or are just wondering about applying, please get in touch with Emily Edwards or Mary-Ann Davidson at the shire as they can help you to interpret the guidelines. It will make applying a lot easier talking to the officers that have a lot of background with the Bain Estate Future Fund.
Applications for the Bain Estate Future Fund close on the 4th August.
FURTHER BAIN ESTATE FUTURE FUND INFORMATION
2017/2018 Application Period
Application Open Date: 01 July 2017 at 12.00am
Application Closing Date: 04 August 2017 at 12.00pm (noon)
Projects need to be completed by 30 June 2018 to be eligible for funding.
Application form and Guideline can be found on the Shire Website https://www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au/bain-estate-future-fund
Grant applications can vary in monetary value. The minimum shire contribution is $500. The level of matching funds required will be dependent on the ability of the applicant to pay. Applicants must contribute a minimum as per the following guide but not restricted to these amounts.
Total Project Cost Applicant contribution percentage guide
Less than $5000 50%
$5001 - $15000 40%
$15001 - $30000 30%
Greater than $30000 20%
Applicants who will also be applying through Department of Sport & Recreation will be rewarded with an additional 5% on top of the 33% of the total project cost.
MEETING: Lake Dumbleyung Gazettal Arrangement Review (Department of Transport)
3pm Monday 31st July 2017 at the Ski Club.
Due to record high rainfalls experienced inland of Western Australia, especially within the Great Southern Region, the Department of Transport (DoT) is currently undertaking an Aquatic Use Review (AUR) of 12 Key inland waterways (lakes) and how they are used, now and into the future.
This is a unique opportunity for us to identify all users of Lake Dumbleyung to enhance the safety and amenity of the lakes for the greater boating community and the Shire of Dumbleyung.
DoT will be surveying Lake Dumbleyung to identify areas of compliant depth (1.5m) in addition to inviting us to comment on the lakes current usage and provide suggestions of future usage to improve the safety and amenity of the lake moving forward. This information will be reviewed for consideration for an amendment to the current gazetted use of Lake Dumbleyung, specifically the existing designated ski area.
Community members who use the Lake in any shape or form are encouraged to attend to discuss the current use of Lake Dumbleyung so that our community suggestions can be put forward to the Department of Transport for their review.
HISTORICAL LOCALITY SIGNS | The PRINT VERSION draft of the WISHBONE sign is now complete.
This sign has already been distributed by our Shire History mailing list, however if you would like to view the sign prior to it being sent to the printer, please contact Nicole at the shire office on 9863 4012 or click this link to download before Wednesday 2nd August 2017: https://www.dropbox.com/…/170713....%20Wishbone%20Sign%20PR…
For more information on the Shire of Dumbleyung Historical Locality Signs Project, please click here: https://www.facebook.com/dumbleyungshire/photos/a.354413364734542.1073741829.354363821406163/811255242383683/?type=3&theater
Land Holders Affected by Storm Damage – Funding Relief
Local land owners recently affected by erosion or storm damage to fencing may be applicable for funding relief. Western Australia Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (WANDRRA) applications for primary producers should be lodged online through the Department of Agriculture Food (DAFWA), using the Department's Online Grant Management System before 13 August 2017. Please refer to websitewww.agric.wa.gov.au/wandrra for current support measures to assist in meeting the needs of primary producers affected by the recent weather events. Primary producer enquiries for WANDRRA should be directed to DAFWA’s Rural Business Development Unit on 1800 198 231 (8am to 5pm Monday to Friday). To report impacts of the recent rainfall and flooding, primary producers should contact DAFWA’s hotline on 08 9690 2022 (8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday) or emailflood_recovery@agric.wa.gov.au.
Further information in regard to the funding can be found here: https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/sites/gateway/files/WANDRRA%20Information%20-%20Measures%20to%20Assist%20Primary%20Producers_1.pdf
Our "new look" Shire of Dumbleyung website is LIVE!Easier than ever before, you can read our minutes, newsletters, submit works requests, report a dog and so much more..... All online - while you are on the go! Visit www.dumbleyung.wa.gov.au to check it out.
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