The city of Busselton announces several recipients for this year’s community funding scheme

A South West city has announced several recipients for this year’s event and community assistance funding.

Recipients of the city of Busselton’s Events Sponsorship Program have been locked in to receive the city’s pledge of more than $1 million to help reinforce Busselton’s events capital status.

Seven events were approve for funding at the city’s November council meeting, with the Festival of Busselton, Carols by the Jetty, Cape Naturaliste Pro and Busselton Runners Club Bay Run some of the recipients.

At the meeting, councillors also endorsed round two of the city’s Community Assistance Program 2024-25 recipients for community groups and not-for-profits looking to deliver programs, services and projects to enhance social, environmental and cultural development within the city.

Mayor Phill Cronin said the event funding helped support a diverse calendar of events to maximise economic and social benefits for the community and local businesses.

He said 12 community and not-for-profit organisations would receive funding through the Community Assistance Program.

“The program is an integral part of the city’s Community Development Plan and its aspirations to continue supporting projects that promote a safe, healthy, and capable community,” Mr Cronin said.