Grant Support for Community Groups & Not-for-Profits
Applying for a grant can be a daunting process. Senator Payman’s office is here to help.
Senator Fatima Payman is committed to supporting the community groups, charities, and not-for-profit organisations that do so much to strengthen Western Australia. Our office offers a free grant support service to help local groups navigate the grants process, from finding the right funding opportunity to putting together a strong application.
How we can help
- Letters of support: A letter of support from Senator Payman can strengthen your application by demonstrating community and parliamentary backing for your project.
- Navigating the system: Guidance on where to look for relevant state and federal grant programs, and help understanding eligibility criteria and application requirements.
- Application advice: General feedback and advice on framing your project to align with grant guidelines.
- Connecting you with the right people: Where relevant, we can help connect you with the appropriate government department or agency.
Who can apply
This service is open to community groups, not-for-profit organisations, charities, and grassroots initiatives operating in or benefiting Western Australia.
What happens after you apply
Once you submit the form, our team will assess your request and respond within 5 working days. We will advise whether, and how, we are able to support your application based on your project and its alignment with the Senator’s priorities. Not all requests will result in support being offered.
Get started
Tell us about your group and your grant application by completing the short form below.
For further information, please email senator.payman@aph.gov.au
Important information (FAQ’s)
(Please read through the following thoroughly)
Submitting a request through this form does not guarantee that Senator Payman’s office will offer support, including a letter of support. All requests are assessed individually and support is provided entirely at the Senator’s discretion.
Any support provided by this office does not guarantee grant approval or funding success. Final decisions rest solely with the relevant granting body.
It remains the sole responsibility of the applicant organisation to research eligibility, prepare and submit a complete and accurate application, meet all deadlines, and comply with the relevant grant program’s terms and conditions.
Senator Payman’s office does not administer, assess, or have any role in the decision-making process of grant programs, and accepts no responsibility or liability for the outcome of any grant application.
Information provided by this office is general in nature and should not be relied upon as a substitute for the applicant’s own due diligence.