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
- Applications are now closed for 2024
- Due to extreme weather conditions, the Association of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades has dedicated all resources to fighting fires. We will complete the selection and announcement of the successful grant recipients in February 2025. Thank you for your understanding.
2024 grant recipients
| Great Southern |
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| City of Albany - Highway Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| City of Albany - Bornholm Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| City of Albany - Elleker Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| City of Albany - Kalgan Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Cranbrook - Cranbrook Town Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Denmark - Ocean Beach Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Kojonup - Orchid Valley Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Mid-West |
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| City of Greater Geraldton - Cape Burney Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Carnamah - Eneabba Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Carnamah - Carnamah Town Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Chapman Valley - Howatharra Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Perth/Peel |
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| City of Armadale - Bedfordale Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| City of Cockburn - Jandakot Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| City of Swan - East Gidgegannup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| City of Swan - West Swan Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale - Oakford Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| South West |
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| City of Busselton - Dunsborough Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| City of Busselton - Metricup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Boyup Brook - Nollajup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Boyup Brook - McAlinden Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Collie - Allanson Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup - Donnybrook Town Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Donnybrook-Balingup - Mumballup-Noggerup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Harvey - Leschenault Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Harvey - Cookernup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Murray - Coolup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Murray - Dwellingup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Murra - South Yunderup/Ravenswood Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Wheatbelt |
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| Shire of Brookton - West Brookton Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Chittering - Wannamal Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Chittering - Chittering Incident Support Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Cuballing - Cuballing-Popanyinning Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Gingin - Cowalla Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Lake Grace - Newdegate Town Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Northam - Bakers Hill Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Victoria Plains - Bolgart Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Victoria Plains - Calingiri Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Victoria Plains - Yerecoin/Piawanning Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Wagin - Wedgecarrup Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Wagin - Lime Lake Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of Wickepin - Yealering/86-Gate Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of York - Burges Siding Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
| Shire of York - Greenhills Volunteer Bushfire Brigade |
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
- Due to extreme weather conditions the Association of Volunteer Bushfire Brigades has dedicated all resources to fighting fires. We will complete the selection and announcement of the successful grant recipients in February 2025. Thank you for your understanding.
- 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.