Community Development Fund opening soon

Published on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 11:42:01 AM

Pictured: A previous recipient of funding, the Southerners Sporting Club Hopetoun Fishing Classic 2025 (supplied by Southerners

The Shire of Ravensthorpe is pleased to announce applications for the annual Community Development Fund (CDF) will open on Sunday 1 March 2026.

Each year Ravensthorpe Council considers funding local community and sporting groups via this fund and is guided by policy G.20 Community Development Fund (CDF).

The objectives of the fund are to:

  1. Provide financial assistance for organisations and/or projects which benefit the community.
  2. To assist community-based (not for profit) organisations to develop and maintain facilities.
  3. To provide community-based (not for profit) organisations with relief from Council imposed fees and charges.

All local sports and community groups are encouraged to apply. Last year's funding recipients can be found here.

Applications close at 4 pm on Tuesday 31 March 2026.

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