Published on Wednesday, 7 January 2026 at 11:29:36 AM
- The City of Busselton’s You Choose community funding program is back for 2026
- 13 community led projects.
- You Choose which projects receive funding
- Total pool of $100,000 in grants of up to $20,000
The City of Busselton’s popular You Choose community funding program is back, with $100,000 available to support community-led projects that strengthen connections and enhance local wellbeing. Grants of up to $20,000 will be awarded to successful initiatives.
What sets You Choose apart from other funding programs is its participatory approach. After proposals are assessed to ensure they are safe, legal and aligned with the program’s objectives, the community is invited to vote for the projects they believe will deliver the greatest benefit. The most popular initiatives are then presented to Council for endorsement.
Mayor Phill Cronin said: “The quality and diversity of submissions this year highlights the passion and creativity within the Busselton community.”
“Over the past few months, not-for-profit groups and organisations across the City have developed some wonderful ideas that aim to educate, connect and bring people together through creative and meaningful initiatives.”
“The You Choose program gives residents a direct say in how part of the City’s budget is allocated, and this year there are 13 fantastic projects for the community to consider and vote on.”
The 13 eligible submissions, listed in the order received, are:
- Dunsborough Cricket Club- Pink Stumps Day Cricket Uniforms
- Solaris Cancer Care Busselton - Provision of a Therapy Bed
- Busselton Population Medical Research Institute- Interactive educational mobile caravan
- Busselton Greyhound Awareness - Foster carer packs
- Cycling Without Age Dunsborough- Pilot project offering free bike rides for elderly or those less able
- Friends of Meelup- Research study on the effects of fire on soil microbiome diversity - after wildfire and prescribed burns
- Radiance Network Southwest- 1:1 In-Home Support Outreach Program
- GeoCatch- Firewise garden workshops
- Reconnect to Nature- hands-on gardening workshops supporting nature
- The Brain Bus - A mobile school program celebrating neurodiversity
- Latitude 33.7- Move Beyond Cancer - specialised exercise classes for people undergoing or recovering from cancer
- Acting Up- The Jetty That Nearly Wasn’t… An interactive presentation on the story of the Busselton Jetty
- ADRA Op Shop- Neighbourhood gatherings with the Adventist Development Relief (ADRA) Trailer
Mayor Phill Cronin further said: “This program is about giving the community a real voice in shaping the future of their local area. I encourage everyone to review the projects, consider which initiatives will have the greatest positive impact and cast their vote. Your participation ensures funding decisions reflect what matters most to our community.”
Residents and ratepayers can vote for their preferred projects from Monday, 12 January 2026. Voting will remain open for five weeks, closing on Sunday, 15 February 2026.
To find out more or to vote visit Your Say Busselton.
For enquiries email the You Choose Team on You.Choose@busselton.wa.gov.au or call (08) 9781 0444.
Objectives outlined in this statement are aligned with the City of Busselton’s Council Plan (2024 - 2034) Key Theme Leadership – We actively engage with community to deliver visionary, collaborative and accountable leadership.
Photo: Firewise garden You Choose Project
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