Bushfire volunteers grants
The Western Power Bushfire Volunteers Grants Program invites brigades to apply for funding to purchase essential tools, services or equipment.
The Western Power Bushfire Volunteers Grants Program invites brigades to apply for funding to purchase essential tools, services, and equipment that can’t be accessed through the State Government Emergency Services Levy (ESL), Local Government Grants Scheme (LGGS), or other funding sources.
To apply, brigades—or their Local Government on their behalf—simply need to complete the form below and include a photo or screenshot of a quote for the items they need.
Applications will be assessed based on need, value for money, and potential community impact, ensuring the funds make the greatest difference where they’re needed most.
Previous grants have enabled brigades to purchase items like water tanks and pumps, 4WD recovery tools, a snake handling course, mosquito defence gear, chainsaws, and drink coolers for fire trucks.
While brigades can apply for any items they need without a limit on quantity or value, most successful grants are expected to be under $2,500. We encourage every brigade to apply and make the most of this fantastic opportunity.
This grant program is administered by the Association of volunteer Bushfire Brigade of WA and funded by Western Power.
For more information please contact admin@bushfire.org.au or phone 1800 BF VOLS (1800 23 8657).
Please note: this grant is only available to members located within Western Power’s service area.
Important dates
- 4 November 2024 - Applications open
- 4 December 2024 - Applications close
- 23 December 2024 - Successful applicants are notified and published online via Association of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades WA and Western Power.
Terms and conditions
- Applicant Brigades must be within the Western Power South West Interconnected Network (SWIS) Area.
- Applications must be made via webform on the Western Power website.
- Applications must be received before the closing date, 4 December 2024
- Unlimited number of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades in the SWIS may apply for the 2024 Western Power Bushfire Volunteer Grants Program.
- Only one application from each Volunteer Bushfire Brigade will be accepted.
- You must apply via the Western Power website by completing all requested information.
- To be considered you must meet all the eligibility criteria.
- Successful applicants will be advised after 18 December 2024 by phone and all grant recipients will be published on the Western Power website before 31 December 2024.
- The Board and Executive of the Association of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades WA (AVBB) review and award the successful grant applicants in accordance with the eligibility criteria.. The decision final and binding.
- Applications open - 4 November 2024
- Applications close - 4 December 2024
- Successful applicants notified - 23 December 2024
- Successful applicants are notified by Association of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades WA and published online by Association of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades WA and Western Power.
- The method and timing of distributing funds/equipment to successful applicants will be disused when brigade advised of success.
- $45,000 of grant funds will be shared to a minimum of 10 volunteer brigades.
- Brigades may apply for funding to purchase essential tools, services, and equipment that can’t be accessed through the State Government Emergency Services Levy (ESL), Local Government Grants Scheme (LGGS), or other funding sources.