Goldfields-Esperance initiatives could be eligible for a share in more than $400,000 as regional ports operator Southern Ports prepares for its biggest year of supporting community programs.
A new round of applications to Southern Ports’ community investment program opened this week after more than 130 recipients shared $366,000 of grants during the 2025-26 program.
The program also supports initiatives in the South West and Great Southern regions.
Southern Ports chief executive Keith Wilks said the program was seeing record numbers of applications.
“It’s great that we’ve been able to boost funding to make a bigger impact in our regions,” he said.
“At its core, the program still aims to be an effective investment into our regions which promotes capacity building, connected communities and celebrating our natural assets.”
Applications can fit into one of three funding pillars: environment, education, or community.
A new digital online application platform has also been introduced for an easier application and assessment processes.
The first round of the 2026-27 community investment program is open to applicants until August 14.
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