Twelve community groups are set to share in $28,000 of grants awarded in the second round of the Shire of Denmark’s community grants program, the first time the funding program has ever had a second round.
The shire rolled out a second round of community grants at the end of May, with an available funding pool of $28,500.
Twelve local not-for-profit organisations were selected to receive funding for initiatives ranging from purchasing new equipment to upgrading amenities like lighting and kitchens.
The Denmark Surf Life Saving Club and the Denmark Tennis Club each received $5850 to go towards public rescue equipment and playground equipment, respectively.
Denmark Junior Soccer received $2500 for more equipment, Healing Hands and the Ocean View Function Centre received $3000 each, and the Denmark Chamber of Commerce received $1000 to upgrade its lighting and amenities.
Denmark FM got $800 to upgrade its outdoor broadcast equipment, and the Mill Art Group received $1880 to upgrade the lighting in its gallery foyer.
Sarabande received $620 for early music workshop scholarships, and the Albany Chamber Orchestra received $2000 for performances in Denmark during its 2026 season.
The Denmark Mountain Bike Club received $1000 to go towards trail maintenance equipment, and the Denmark Magpies Netball Club got $500 to support the cost of hosting home games.
Nine organisations shared in $25,000 in funding in the first round of grants, bringing the shire’s total grant contribution to $53,500 for the 2025-26 financial year.
Shire of Denmark president Aaron Wiggins said it was great to see more worthy local initiatives funded, and encouraged other groups to apply in future rounds.
“It is great to see another round of our grants rolled out to benefit a well-rounded range of community groups that all have great initiatives,” Cr Wiggins said.
“I would encourage all community groups to take note of this opportunity and keep an eye out for the advertising of future rounds.”
