Strengthening Support Groups and Building Connected Communities
At Alike WA, we understand the importance of funding to enhance peer support initiatives and address unmet needs within the WA community. With the kind support of the Mental Health Commission, we offer two small grants programs designed to provide impactful funding for projects that improve mental health and promote social and emotional wellbeing across WA.
Our small grants model is tailored to reach grassroots groups and communities, with no direct exchange of funds between Alike WA and grant recipients. This approach reduces administrative burdens for groups and ensures that funds go directly toward achieving meaningful outcomes.
Pay it Forward is a mental health program for grassroots peer support groups who don’t have access to mainstream funding. This initiative provides resources to help increase group recognition and membership while enhancing mental health literacy and strengthening support for group members.
The program focuses on five key outcomes:
Note: This grants program is open to Alike WA members only. Click here for more information on becoming an Alike WA member.
The next round will open on 17 November 2026.
Projects funded in this round must take place between 1 April 2027 and 10 January 2028.
Thinking about applying? If you have a project idea, you’re welcome to get in touch with our Engagement Officer Tanzi to brainstorm your project and talk about eligibility. Please call (08) 9364 6909 or email grants@alike.org.au
Dream it Forward is a small grants program focused on identifying, strengthening, sustaining, or adding value to grassroots, community-led projects that improve social, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families, and communities in WA.
The program focuses on five key outcomes specific to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander families and communities:
Applications for the next Dream it Forward grant round will open on 9 February 2027 and close on 3 May 2027.
Our Engagement Team are here to guide you every step of the way, from brainstorming ideas to submitting your application. Get in touch with us via email at grants@alike.org.au or give us a call at (08) 9364 6909.
