Minara Community Foundation Grant Application

Consideration is given to a wide range of charitable projects to build community capacity in one or more of the following areas in the Shires of Laverton, Leonora and Menzies:

education, including training opportunities
health
economic development
environment
programs and initiatives for youth and future generations
culture and heritage, including the protection of Indigenous culture.

2025 GRANT APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN

We invite local community groups and organisations to apply for funding by Friday, 29 August 2025.

Please read the Grant Guides and complete the Application form:

MCF Grant Guidelines and Application Form 2025

MCF Grant Guidlines and Application Form 2025 WORD VERSION

We welcome the opportunity to discuss grant initiatives and encourage you to contact Minara Community Foundation for assistance at mcf.minara@glencore.com.au, or telephone c/o Murrin Murrin Operations on (08) 9212 8400.

Our community grants

Our 2024 grant recipients are as follows:

Earbus Foundation: Wrap Around Services for Children Pilot (Goldfields) 2025 ($100,000)
Mt Margaret Remote Community: Restoration of old mission building ($80,000)
University of Western Australia: Goldfields Heavy Metals Tooth Fairy Research Goldfields Communities 2025 ($50,000)
Waalitj Foundation: Champion Ways Program Laverton ($45,000)
St John WA: Equipment Laverton, Leonora & Menzies Sub Centres ($35,694)
Shooting Stars: Senior Leadership Camp Laverton & Leonora ($10,000)