To encourage communities in all regions of the State to become involved in and benefit from WA Week Celebrate WA, in partnership with the Government of Western Australia, has made available a WA Week Small Grants Scheme and invites all eligible groups and organisations to apply.   

The purpose of the WA Week Small Grants Scheme is to facilitate:
• events that encourage maximum community involvement and provide an opportunity for groups and individuals to celebrate their State  
• projects that promote the achievements of the past, the growth of today and the prospects for a positive, shared future

Who Can Apply?
Community groups and organisations, including youth groups, special interest groups, parent associations and other not for profit organisations are eligible to apply for funds.  Applicants will need to be incorporated or be under the auspices of an incorporated body.

Groups are encouraged to seek additional support and develop project partnerships with other sources - eg local government, local business, industry, sporting, arts and cultural enterprises.

Overview
WA Week is a once a year chance for all Western Australians to take part in a grand celebration of our past, present and future. 2007 will see the re-launch of WA Week from Sunday 14 – Sunday 21 October. This date was selected to include Western Australia’s Proclamation Day on 21 October, the day in 1890 that marked the granting of self-government. 

Background
From 1973 to 1994 WA Week was an annual State-wide event presented by Celebrate WA.  Broad public interest has led to the re-introduction of the week as an annual event on Western Australia’s calendar.  The initiative will again be coordinated by Celebrate WA and is supported by the Western Australian Government, which has made funding available for the WA Week Small Grants Scheme.  
 
WA Week Objectives
• Celebrate the achievements of all sectors of the Western Australian community
• Highlight all aspects of Western Australia’s development and potential
• Foster pride, confidence, cooperation, inclusiveness and identity
• Promote awareness of our history, heritage and attributes 
• Be a celebration of all things Western Australia, by Western Australians, for Western Australians


For further information visit the Celebrate WA website...