Racing WA Community Fund grants now open to support community groups in regional WA, including Mid West

Local groups making a difference in regional WA are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to $5000 through the Racing WA Community Fund.

Now in its third round, the fund is open to community organisations in the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Wheatbelt, and Mid West regions, supporting initiatives to better connect, enhance wellbeing for people or animals, or promote sustainability.

Racing and Wagering WA CEO Ian Edwards said the fund had already proven its value across the State.

“Last year’s northern round supported a variety of initiatives, including a Variety WA event in the Mid West, a youth outreach program in the Kimberley and a road safety initiative in the Wheatbelt to name a few,” he said.

“We followed up with a successful round in the south, and we’re now excited to be back in the north, supporting more projects that make a local impact.”

Mr Edwards said racing already played a vital role in connecting communities and the fund was a natural extension of that focus.

“This fund is a great example of how we can extend that impact well beyond the racetrack,” he said.

“Whether it’s a local sports club, volunteer service or wellbeing program, if your group is making a positive contribution to your region, we want to support those efforts to go even further.”

Applications for the 2025 northern round of the Racing WA Community Fund are open now and will close on Sunday, September 7.

For more information and eligibility criteria, visit the Racing WA website racingwa.smartygrants.com.au/grantround2025.