Kwinana and Rockingham community groups invited to apply for WesCEF’s community grants program

Community and non-profit groups in Kwinana and Rockingham are encouraged to apply for thousands of dollars worth of grants. Wesfarmers Chemicals, Energy and Fertilisers (WesCEF), which runs CSBP and Kleenheat, has opened applications for its 2024 community grants program. The program offers grants between $2000 and $5000 for non-profit organisations that work to benefit the community in the fields of Aboriginal community engagement, environmental initiatives and STEM education. Nearly $120,000 worth of grants has been awarded to local community groups over the past three years. Managing director Ian Hansen said the grants were an important way for the company to give back to the community. “WesCEF supports the community in a range of ways and the grants program is an opportunity for us to do so at a grassroots level and help small or volunteer-led not-for-profit groups operating in Rockingham and Kwinana to deliver valuable programs and services,” he said. “Last year, for example, we provided a grant to Ngalla Yorga Waangkan Aboriginal Corporation to provide a series of intergenerational activities for local elders, as well as supporting the Moordijt Kulungar Playgroup to provide an opportunity for cultural knowledge and skills sharing across age groups.” Mr Hansen said WesCEF also sought to support community groups involved in environmental sustainability and helping young people’s STEM aspirations. Applications close on August 31. More information at wescef.com.au/grants.