Esperance Ag Fund

Tjaltjraak Sculpture Workshop with Colleen Frost

Inviting our farming community to work with Wudjari artist Colleen Frost to create a stunning sculpture of the culturally significant Tjaltjraak tree using straw, raffia, and wool.

This beautiful artwork will be showcased at Lake Monjingup during our Boodja Dwordak Wirn event in December. Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a meaningful community project!

Date: Tuesday, 27th August
Time: 10 AM - 1 PM
Location: Tjaltjraak Office, 11 A Shelden Rd

Light lunch provided

This project is proudly supported by the Esperance Ag Fund

“The results of philanthropy are always beyond calculation” ~ Mary Ritter Beard

🌟 Exciting News from the Esperance Ag Fund! 🌟

We are thrilled to announce the four successful applicants for 2024! Each of these incredible projects will play a vital role in building a healthy community and enhancing liveability for everyone in our region. We can’t wait to see the positive impact these initiatives will bring!

Balmy Nights Festival 2024
Building on six years of success, this year’s festival will feature refined elements, promising a memorable celebration of community spirit, creativity, and entertainment.

Esperance Theatre Guild
With the grant, the Guild will upskill volunteers and performers, ensuring the Bijou Theatre remains a vibrant hub for all ages. This initiative will foster a love for the performing arts within our community.

Esperance Care Services – “Empowering Voices Project”
This project aims to expand advocacy services at the ECS Community Hub in Nulsen, supporting individuals in resolving complex issues and building confidence to access necessary resources. A step towards new and hope-filled futures for all!

Esperance Tjaltjraak Native Title Corporation
In collaboration with Illuminart, this project will develop outdoor light projections and soundscapes on Country, sharing important Wudjari cultural heritage stories. Local artists will also lead workshops, culminating in a lantern forest installation.

The Esperance Ag Fund is dedicated to making a lasting impact through donations from the local agriculture sector. Together, we’re investing in projects that support our community, creating a legacy we can all be proud of.

Giving is not just about making a donation, it’s about making a difference 🙌

We’ve been hard at work behind the scenes and are thrilled to be nearing the announcement of our successful grant applicants! The quality of the applications we received was truly outstanding, making it incredibly challenging to select the winners. We appreciate everyone’s patience and enthusiasm. Stay tuned – we’ll be sharing the exciting news very soon! Watch this space!

Community is the foundation to success ✨

Meet our team!

Why did you join the Esperance Ag Fund? I joined Esperance Ag fund to be a part of a group that can deliver funding opportunities to projects locally that impacts our local community directly. Pretty amazing!

Why do you love living in Esperance? Esperance is an excellent location for raising children, thanks to the quality of life, the scenic beaches, and the vibrant farming and town community with highly innovative and forward-thinking individuals.

Community is much more than belonging to something;
it’s about doing something together that makes belonging matter - Brian Solis

Today marks the closing of our community grants
application for this year. A big thank you to everyone who applied. Successful applicants will be notified very soon!

Meet our team - Greg Curnow

Why did you join the Esperance Ag Fund?
To try and make a difference to those that can’t help themselves. To try and get step change, ie educate our youth and get them out of the poverty cycle for example. And to get a better repore between the farming community and the town of Esperance.

Why do you love living in Esperance?
Community, it’s a place full of great people willing to share knowledge, experience and help those that need it and the beaches/islands.

Our applications are closing this Thursday the 18th April. Reach out to one of our committee members if you have a community project or idea 💡

The countdown is on. Only one week left to submit your
applications for the Esperance Ag Fund!

www.esperanceagfund.com

Looking to impact our community? Esperance Ag Fund is here to support projects that enhance Esperance’s quality of life. Whether you’re focused on youth opportunities, community benefits, or health initiatives, we want to hear from you! Get in touch with a committee member to discuss your idea. Don’t delay, as applications close on April 18th, 2024. Let’s make Esperance an even better place together!

Applications for Esperance Ag Fund’s grants are closing in two weeks! Contact a committee member soon to discuss your community project!

www.esperanceagfund.com

Not sure if your project fits? We’re keen to connect! Esperance Ag Fund is all about supporting our community, and our committee is ready to chat. Find their contacts on our website and remember, this grant round is closing soon!

www.esperanceagfund.com

Our Objectives at Esperance Ag Fund

PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Engaging activities delivered
Early intervention projects
Pathways for education, sport and jobs Early years inclusive

ENHANCING LIVEABILITY: COMMUNITY BENEFIT (WITH POTENTIAL TOURISM IMPACT)
Delivering community events
Underwriting and building the capacity of the community to host events
Delivering unique experience opportunities to Esperance

BUILDING A HEALTHY COMMUNITY
Physical and mental health initiatives
Targeted toward vulnerable community members such as elderly residents, disengaged youth, people experiencing domestic violence, people experiencing alcohol and drug addiction
Addressing the challenges of living in remote and very remote Australia

To find out more please check our website www.esperanceagfund.com

Tips on writing a grant ✍️

Writing a grant can be overwhelming! Here are quick tips to help you to write a grant!

Align with Grantor’s Goals: Tailor your proposal to match the funding organisation’s mission.

Be Clear and Concise: Use simple language to describe your project’s objectives and significance.

Detail Your Plan: Clearly outline your project plan, budget, and timeline.

Highlight Impact: Show the immediate and long-term benefits of your project.

Proofread and Refine: Review your proposal for clarity and correctness, and seek feedback.

Dont forget our applications are open until the 18th April 2024

Did you see our article in the last week?

The applied in 2023 and were successful in securing funding for their Artist in Residence program where they have 5 artists to visit our town and share thier expertise with our local community.
Our communty grants are open to the 18th April 2024.

Meet our Team!

Tara Vermeersch

Why did you join the Esperance Ag Fund?
I believe in providing service to our community. This initiative excites me because of the potential impact in bringing the farming community and Esperance town together.

Why do you love living in Esperance?
I love driving into town from the farm and being hit by the beautiful view of the Esperance Bay. Whether it is choppy and windy or still and glass- like, it is always impressive. I also love the abundance of sport and arts experiences on offer. There are so many driven people in Esperance who are generous with their time and volunteer to make our community a great place to visit and live.

If you have a project that could make a difference in the Esperance community reach out to one of our commitee members. We would love to hear from you! Applications open until the 18th April 2024

To qualify for one of our grants, it is necessary to have DGR1 Status. Organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status can receive contributions that are tax-deductible for the donor. If your entity does not hold this status, you may consider collaborating with an auspicing organisation. Should you have any queries, feel free to contact a member of our committee for assistance.

Ready to make an impact in Esperance? Apply for a grant with Esperance Ag Fund today! Our grants range from $5,000 to $50,000 for projects that enrich our community. Before applying, we highly recommend discussing your project with one of our committee members. This is a great opportunity to ensure your initiative aligns with our objectives and to make your application stand out. For full details on how to apply, visit our website. Let’s work together to make Esperance a better place for everyone! Visit Esperance Ag Fund for more information.

Tune in… this coming Tuesday! 🎤
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Hey Esperance community! We’re excited to offer support through our grant program for local charitable initiatives that aim to enhance our community’s well-being. If you’re part of a DGR Item 1 endorsed organization with a project that benefits our community, we’d love to hear from you!

Applications for our 2024 Grant Round are NOW OPEN!

We’re dedicated to funding projects that enhance livability, empower our youth, and foster a healthier community.

This initiative is made possible through the generous donations from the Esperance farming community.

Interested in making a difference? Check out the Expression of Interest form on our website and don’t hesitate to contact a committee member for more information.

📣📣Applications are now open for our 2024 Grant Round 📣📣

Donations from the Esperance farming community to help fund projects that will
- enhance livability
- create opportunities for young people
- build a healthy community

Check out the Expression of Interest form on our website and feel free to call a committee member for a chat.

This Christmas the Esperance Ag Fund supported ESCARE to provide 50 Hampers to help make Christmas lunch a bit brighter for some families in our community.

More and more families are leaning on support services in Esperance. Help us help others by donating grain to the Esperance Ag Fund today.

Grower Number - 40567935

Will you donate to the Esperance Ag Fund this season?

Grower Number - 40567935

Start 2024 with a donation to the Esperance Ag Fund.

Agriculture Investing in the Esperance Community.

Help make a difference in our own community 🫶

Donate to the Esperance Ag Fund this season

In the Spirit of Giving this festive season, please consider making a donation to the Esperance Ag Fund to support local projects