APPLICATION PROCESS
The ACF provides financial assistance for individuals, families, community groups and organisations in the Great Southern region WA.
We have 2 application types and forms:
Application forms are completed and submitted online, and a login needs to be created to access the forms. There is no obligation to complete a form if you create a login, and you can preview the forms, exit the portal at any time, save and return later, or submit a query. More information regarding the criteria for each form is listed further below.
Please note: Our forms are designed to be completed on a laptop or computer, and may not be accessible on all small mobile devices.
From June 2025, we are no longer able to accept applications directly from individuals.
We understand that seeking help can be difficult, and we remain committed to supporting our community by working closely with local service agencies that advocate on behalf of those in need. If you’re looking for assistance, we encourage you to reach out to one of the local agencies listed below. This list isn’t an exhaustive list, but it’s a good place to start:
· ANGLICARE WA
· PIVOT SUPPORT SERVICES
· ALBANY YOUTH SUPPORT ASSOCIATION
· SALVATION ARMY
· ST VINCENT DE PAUL
· PALMERSTON
· KADADJINY ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
· SOUTHERN ABORIGINAL CORPORATION
· DEPRESSION SUPPORT NETWORK
ORGANISATION APPLICATION FORM
This funding stream is only available to organisations that are Albany based organisations. These organisations must be applying for funds on behalf of an individual (the 'applicant') who they are currently supporting. 100% of granted funds must be applied to support the applicant's needs. Organisations are not permitted to use these funds for their own costs. In submitting the application, the Organisation is agreeing to be responsible as being the intermediary and supporting the individual with their needs.
To be eligible to access this funding on behalf of a person (referred to in this form as the 'applicant') your organisation must be Albany based and the request must satisfy all six of the following criteria.
The applicant is living within the Great Southern and is engaged with an Albany based organisation (this can include any outreach services they offer).
The applicant is currently facing necessitous circumstances (further definition of this term is contained within the application).
The applicant lacks the financial capacity to meet the request themselves.
The requested item(s) are identified as a gap in other funding.
The applicant has demonstrated a willingness to help themselves.
The request is fair and reasonable.
Funds are not to be given directly to the applicant; funds must be spent by the organisation on behalf of the applicant.
Specific exclusions include ongoing medical treatment, dental health (including dentures), payment of fines, purchase of a motor vehicle, penalties or infringements and any form of legal action including past, present or future. You must be able to provide information for the individual regarding their income, assets and liabilities for review by the ACF.
COMMUNITY APPLICATION FORM
This funding stream is available to all Albany based community organisations, registered charities and existing agency groups. Examples include sporting clubs, schools, community groups, associations or clubs, registered charities, or service agencies like Anglicare, PIVOT and AYSA etc. Your organisation must be able to demonstrate your activities are supporting the everyday basic needs of our community and have a specific funding requirement to cover new initiatives, the purchase of plant & equipment, project funding, or similar. Specific exclusions from funding include retrospective funding or reimbursements and ongoing operational costs such as wages, rent or electricity.
To be eligible to access this funding your organisation must satisfy all of the following 6 criteria.
Be an Albany based community organisation, charity, school, sporting club or similar.
The underlying outcomes of your request are primarily servicing the needs of individuals who are facing necessitous circumstances.
Your request is to help deliver outcomes that service the everyday basic needs of our community.
Your request is an identified gap in other funding.
Your organisation lacks the financial capacity to meet the request internally.
The request is fair and reasonable.
Specific exclusions from funding include:
Retrospective funding or reimbursements.
Ongoing operational costs such as wages, rent or electricity.
Fines, infringements, or penalties.
Any form of legal action, proposed, current or past.
SHOULD YOU HAVE A REQUEST THAT DOESN’T FIT THE ABOVE CATEGORIES, PLEASE EMAIL US TO DISCUSS YOUR NEEDS
grants@acfwa.com.au
APPLICATION FORMS FAQ:
HOW MUCH CAN I APPLY FOR?
There is no fixed amount you can apply for, we assess every application on a case by case basis.
HOW OFTEN CAN I APPLY?
It is not the intent of ACF for any individual or organisation to become reliant on ongoing funding. Whilst we may consider multiple applications from the same entity, the need for funding and outcome must be clearly demonstrated.
The application criteria will become significantly more onerous for multiple applications.
HOW LONG DOES MY APPLICATION TAKE?
All applications will be acknowledged on receipt.
We endeavour to assess applications as soon as possible, and it can be a matter of days or weeks depending on the content, the value of the request, and the urgency of the request.
Delays may occur if insufficient or incorrect information is submitted.
If your application is urgent we would request that you detail your reasons on your application and the due date you require funding. ACF will endeavour to accommodate you in these circumstances.
ACF reserves the right to request more information and verify all information provided.
Reasons may not be given for unsuccessful applications. Once a decision regarding the application is made no further discussion or correspondence will be entered in to.