Waitsia Community Grants
Through the Waitsia Community Grants, Mitsui E&P Australia and Beach Energy are proud to support local not-for-profit groups, clubs and organisations delivering projects that make a positive difference for people across the Mid West. The program provides funding for community-led initiatives that help strengthen wellbeing, connection and opportunity in the region.
Waitsia Community Grants
The Waitsia Community Grants open once a year, offering up to $5,000 per grant to help local not-for-profit groups, clubs and organisations bring community-led initiatives to life across the Mid West.
The program is proudly funded by Mitsui E&P Australia and our joint venture partner Beach Energy, as part of our ongoing commitment to the communities connected to the Waitsia Gas Project.
The next round of applications will be open from 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026.
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Waitsia Community Grant Applicants
What we fund
Grant applications are welcome from community groups, sporting clubs, schools, and other community-focused organisations within the Mid West that aim to bring benefit to the community through:
- Education, skills development and training, particularly opportunities relating to energy and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).
- Employment and pre-employment training opportunities to promote work readiness.
- Community initiatives that deliver practical, locally valued improvements, such as services and facilities, community health and wellbeing, and initiatives that bring longer-term social, economic and environmental wellbeing to the Mid West.
How to apply
Information for applicants
Please read the Information for Applicants and Terms and Conditions before completing an application form.
If you have further questions about the Waitsia Community Grant, please email community@mepau.com.au
Waitsia Grant Recipients
Waitsia Grant Recipients 2025
Morawa Distright High School Parents and Citizens Association Incorporated
Op Shop Ball fundraiser for Morawa DHS shade structure installation
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Coorow District Tennis Club
Supporting the Coorow Junior Tennis Coaching Program- Term 1 2026
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Beyond Beats
Supporting the installation of wall mirrors in the studio
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Wattandee Littlewell Aboriginal Corporation
Funding to support completion of Certificate III in conservation and ecosystem management for 10 Aboriginal participants
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Coorow Community Land Incorporated
Funding to assist in building an outdoor shelter over the outdoor dining area at Coorow Community Hotel
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Denison Bowling Club Inc.
Denison Bowling Club May Carnival
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Dongara District High School
Supporting the replacement of the swing set
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Eneabba Primary School
Funding for notebooks and desktop computers
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For A Better Chapman Valley Inc.
Supporting community music and movie nights
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Leeman Primary School
Funding for sport equipment to promote physical health and social engagement
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Regional Sounds Inc.
Mentorship program connecting emerging musicians with professional musicians
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St John Ambulance WA – Geraldton
Funding volunteer ambulance officer training equipment
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Morawa District High School Parents and Citizens Association Inc.
Supporting the ‘Op Shop Ball’ fundraiser
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Chapman Valley Agricultural Society
Chapman Valley Agricultural Show, Interactive climbing frame for free family activities area
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Desert Blue Connect
International Day of Rural Women event in Morawa
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Dongara Horseriding Club
Horse yard materials
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Irwin District Charity Ball
Long Table Dinner fundraising event for Crawford House
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Morawa Community Resource Centre
Morawa Christmas Festival support
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WA Centre for Rural Health
‘Healthy Minds, Healthy Eating’ project, drawing on Yamatji culture
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Waitsia Grant Recipients 2024
Coorow Hockey Club
Funding new shade structures and storage shed for club
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Coorow Swimming Club
Funding swim coaching course for parent volunteers and community
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Desert Blue Connect
International Day of Rural Women event in Morawa
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Dongara Irwin Race Club
Upgrade electrics to provide lighting in club facilities
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Dongara Osprey Girl Guides
Flagpole supply and installation
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Dongara Playgroup
Purchase new storage cupboards
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Eneabba Primary School
Funding for new playground build at school
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Eneabba Tennis Club
Tennis coaching for four weeks to support ‘have a go’ activities
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For A Better Chapman Valley
Funding free movie nights for community ‘ Music and Movie Nights’
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Friends of the Big Tractor
Lighting for the Big Tractor in Carnamah
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Irwin Districts Historical Society
Support for 2024 State History Conference hosted by IDHS
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Morawa Community Resource Centre
Support to purchase ten gazebos for community outdoor event hire
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Morawa District High School
Supporting replacement cubby for adventure playground
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Shire of Coorow
Dog agility equipment for Rotary Park, Coorow
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Waitsia Grant Recipients 2023
West Midlands Group
Research support.
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Breezes Netball Club
Support for club uniforms.
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Horrocks Town Team / Northampton Shire
Supporting the building of a footbridge at the new Horrocks Town Lookout.
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Irwin District Sub Centre St John Ambulance
To host a youth workshop for First Aid training, and support a ‘thank you’ event for volunteers.
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Eneabba Community Playgroup
Fence materials for playgroup playground
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Dongara’s ‘Breezes’ Netball Club
Club uniforms purchase
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Coorow Community Christmas Tree
Community event support
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Green Head Sporting Club
Installation of concrete floor in tennis shed
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Desert Blue Connect
Two mental wellbeing sessions in the Shire of Morawa
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Morawa Golf and Bowling Club
Support for upgrade of chairs in bowling club function area
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Foodbank of Western Australia
Funding food education workshops for community
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St John Ambulance, Irwin District Sub Centre
Student first aid training and Volunteer ‘thank you’ event
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