Round 11 of the Recfishwest Community Grants Program is now open

Recfishwest knows that with a little bit of support, community groups can achieve some amazing things.

And with Round 11 of the Recfishwest Community Grants Program now open, that support is potentially available for community-driven fishing projects across WA.

Recfishwest Community Grants Program has funded many great initiatives, including the Steep Point clean-up.

The Recfishwest community grant program is designed to enable community-based groups to undertake projects that provide a benefit to recreational fishing in their local area.

Recfishwest’s community grant program has previously supported fishing projects including fishing clinics and competitions, clean-up days, bream stocking, safety training and projects to restore and improve our fishing environment.

CHECK-OUT LAST YEAR’S LIST OF SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS HERE 

Recfishwest encourages any fishing club, community group, or member of the community who is coordinating a project that will benefit fishing to apply.

“Applications demonstrating the support of local recreational fishers will be given preference,” Recfishwest CEO Dr Andrew Rowland said.

FILL OUT THE ROUND 11 COMMUNITY GRANTS APPLICATION FORM HERE

CLICK HERE TO READ THE COMMUNITY GRANTS’ GUIDELINES

Applications close at midnight on 4 October.

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