Regional and remote communities across Western Australia are being encouraged to apply for the latest round of Horizon Power’s Community Partnerships program, with funding now open to eligible organisations.
Delivered on behalf of the WA State Government, the initiative provides $1.1 million annually to support projects that strengthen community wellbeing across Horizon Power’s vast service area, including the Kimberley, Pilbara, Gascoyne, Mid West, Esperance and Goldfields regions.
The program focuses on partnerships that deliver strong community benefits, particularly those that enhance local vibrancy, encourage participation, and improve quality of life in regional settings.
Previous recipients have represented a broad range of sectors, from local sports to cultural festivals and education programs. Initiatives have included regional sporting associations upgrading their facilities, music and arts events bringing people together, and programs supporting creative learning for school-aged children.
Organisations seeking assistance for infrastructure upgrades or specialist equipment that enhance community access and wellbeing are encouraged to apply.
Horizon Power Chief Executive Officer Krystal Skinner said the initiative underscores the organisation’s long-term commitment to the people who live and work in regional Western Australia.
“Our Community Partnerships program really bolsters and celebrates our regional communities. Whether it’s supporting local festivals, upgrading sporting facilities, or funding youth and cultural initiatives, we’re committed to backing projects that have a strong and lasting impact,” Skinner said.
She emphasised that the program is about empowering communities to take the lead in creating positive, meaningful change at a local level.
“We know that regional communities thrive when they’re empowered to lead, and this program is designed to help bring local ideas to life — ideas that strengthen community and celebrate diversity,” Skinner said.
In the previous funding round, Horizon Power allocated $544,973 to 60 successful recipients, supporting diverse events and projects across Western Australia.
Among them were the Exmouth Country Touch Football Championships, Port Hedland’s Youth Week, and the return of the Skate Skills program to remote Mid West towns including Meekatharra, Mount Magnet, Yalgoo and Wiluna.
Skinner said these partnerships demonstrate the program’s wide-reaching community impact.
“By supporting these innovative projects, we’re continuing to empower regional organisations in the delivery of vibrant events and initiatives for their local communities,” she said.
Through its partnership funding, Horizon Power aims to foster resilience, inclusion, and local pride.
The company works closely with local governments, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations to identify initiatives that reflect regional priorities and deliver tangible outcomes.
Applications for the latest round of the Community Partnerships program close on 27 February 2026, with successful recipients to be announced in April 2026.
Organisations across all eligible regions are encouraged to apply and take part in shaping the next wave of community-led projects that continue to energise and inspire Western Australia’s regional towns.