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community spirit thrives in west pilbara and gascoyne: chevron's commitment to positive change
Established in 2007, the CSF is a grant program designed to support not-for-profit organisations from Shark Bay to Port Hedland. Offering up to $15,000 per grant, the fund aims to enhance health, education, environmental sustainability, and inclusivity outcomes.
Over the years, the CSF has invested more than $2.25 million into 400 community projects, creating a lasting impact that extends far beyond the initial funding.
Chevron Australia is proud to continue this tradition by supporting an additional 24 new not-for-profit organisations through the current application round. These organisations, each with unique and impactful projects, are set to bring about positive change in their communities.
Communities and Partnership Manager, Ciara Griffiths, congratulated the 2024 Community Spirit Fund recipients, highlighting the diverse range of projects that will benefit from this year’s grants:
Baynton West Primary School | Dog Therapy for wellbeing
Carnarvon Community & Senior Citizens Club | Chairs
Dampier P&C | Library refurbishment
Exmouth District High School | Sensory Pods
Exmouth Eagles Football Club | Grandstand project
Exmouth Toy Library | Click & Collect Facility
Exmouth Volunteer Marine Group | Localised Weather Station
Gascoyne Community Services A Corporation | Let’s Talk Basketball Carnival
Hedland Junior Soccer | Marquees for spectators
Hedland Senior High | Literacy improvement or Media room
Karratha Volunteer Fire & Rescue Service | Bus
Karratha Women's Place | Mental Health Support
Little things for Tiny Tots | Connecting Communities Program – Northwest
Onslow Men's Shed | Tools purchase
Onslow Occys Swimming Club | Swimming instructors and training
Pilbara Aboriginal Health Alliance | On Country Yarn Event
Point Sampson Community Hall | Painting Community Hall
Reach Us Pilbara | Cancer Support Services
Self Made Girls Incorporated | Empowering Girls in Entrepreneurship
St John’s Shark Bay | Equipment update
Teach Learn Grow | TLG Rural Tutoring Program
Yawardani Services Inc | Equine Therapy
Yinjaa Barni Aboriginal Corporation | Art Bus
Yinggarda Aboriginal Corporation | Interpretation signage
These projects, ranging from art buses to mental health support, and from sensory pods to equine therapy, exemplify the diverse community needs and innovative solutions that the CSF supports. Each initiative is a testament to the power of community spirit and the positive impact that targeted funding can achieve.
The next application round of the Community Spirit Fund opens in mid-2025. Eligible not-for-profit organisations are encouraged to apply.
Together, we can create a brighter future in our West Pilbara and Gascoyne communities.
chevron's commitment to positive change
The Community Spirit Fund is supporting an additional 24 new not-for-profit organisations from Shark Bay to Port Hedland to bring about positive change in their communities.
