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 2010 when the BHP Nickel Mine closed and they gifted the community $5 million dollars. 

The Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund 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 2025. Applications open on the 1st of April every year.

2025 RHFF Grant Application Round is Now OPEN!

Please see below links for the Application Form and relevant documents needed to complete your application.

Applications open 1 April 2025 and close 30 April 2025 4.00pm 

2025 Guidelines

2025 Application Form

Canvas Template 

Every year, the Ravensthorpe Hopetoun Future Fund also 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 in September each year. 

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
Caroline Robinson 0403 225 900 caroline@150square.com.au
Matthew Bird (Chief Executive Officer) 9839 0000 shire@ravensthorpe.wa.gov.au
Gemma Walker  hamiltondowns@hotmail.com
Karryn Duncan 0407 086 949 karryn.duncan@gmail.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'.