The “why” we come together…
We exist to support and cultivate a more resilient and fulfilling future for the Shire of Ravensthorpe.


The future we want to see…
A community built by enduring self-determination.

Who we need to become to realise that future…
The investors in a proactive community.
Our community already has the ideas, knowledge, and skills it needs to solve its own problems. We now need to invest in those behaviours intentionally.

How we will become investors in a proactive community…
We want to see our community continue to embed the behaviours and attitudes that have led to its enduring success. As a result, the RHFF has identified key behaviours of a proactive community which all applications will be assessed on.

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ANNUAL BURSARY AND GRANT PROGRAMS

The Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund was established in 2011. Every year, the Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund invites individual residents of the Shire of Ravensthorpe to apply for financial support in the form of a Bursary of up to $5,000 ex GST. Bursary applications open around September each year. 

The Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund also invites the Shire of Ravensthorpe community to submit grant applications each year. The grant applicant and type of project for which funding is sought must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the Grant Application Guidelines 2024. To apply for a grant, applicants must submit a Grant Application Form 2024 between 1 May 2024 and 12 June 2024 (closing at 4pm).

An overview of the grant application process is outlined in the diagram below.  The Grant Application Guidelines 2024 and the Grant Application Form 2024 can be downloaded here:

2024 Guidelines

2024 Application Form

GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOPS

There have been several key changes to the grant application process which are being implemented in 2024. To educate the community about these changes to the application process, the Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund is hosting two free online workshops for the community to attend. The workshop dates are:

Tuesday, 30 April 2024 at 7.00pm - 9.00pm 

 OR 

Tuesday, 7 May 2024 at 6.00pm - 8.00pm

To register your attendance at one of these workshops please email rhff@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au

Prior to the workshop date you will be emailed a link and instructions to attend the online event. 

If you have any queries regarding the Future Fund, please don't hesitate to contact one of the Board of Governors or email rhff@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au 

Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund Board of Governors
Board of Governors
Brenna Swanson (Chair) 0447240590  brennaswanson@outlook.com
Matthew Bird (Chief Executive Officer) 9839 0000 shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Marcia Norrish  0429 381 434 rmnorrish1@outlook.com
Kim Bennett 0427 383 213 Kim.Bennett@stantec.com
Tom Major (Shire President)   0403 782 887 tom.major@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au

You can also keep up to date with the Future Fund via our Face Book page 'Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund'.