needilup, western australia

“Dancing in the Dirt Gala Ball is a community event, aimed to promote ​the importance of social connections in rural Western Australia ”

Discover more about Dancing in the Dirt Gala Ball 2024 - Highlights, bus routes & other information.

Questions? See the FAQ’s to see if we have got you covered - if not please contact us and we will help you out!

Want to join our sponsorship team? Click the link below and have us send you a sponsorship package.

2024 Sponsorship Team

Please support them, so they can continue to support us”

proudly presented by

supported by

“Centre Stage” Sponsor

“marquee lounge”

sponsor

“Taste of the town”

sponsor

“silo bar”

sponsor

“ambassador of the ball”

Commonwealth Bank

Agribusiness Albany

“Supporter of the ball”

friend of the ball”

Jerramungup

motor Hotel

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Dirt to Dollars Fund

It is with great pride that the FBG & Dancing in the Dirt are able to announce, that ​from the support of our generous sponsors, and those who attended Dancing in the ​Dirt 2024, we are able to open the Dirt to Dollars Fund.

This fund will provide financial support to community groups within the Great ​Southern region, who are undertaking projects that aim to promote the growth, ​vitality, sustainability and resilience of the community.


Funds will be distributed from proceeds generated from

Dancing in the Dirt Gala Ball, held on the 23rd March, 2024.


Application Criteria:

• Located within the Great Southern of WA

• Project activity must be between 1st June 2024 – 30th June 2025

• Contributes to the growth, vitality, sustainability and/or resilience of regional communities

• Aligns with the values of the Fitzgerald Biosphere Group; Sustainable agriculture, Healthy Ecosystems, ​Vibrant Enterprises & Community


Who Can apply:

• Any volunteer, recreational, sporting, incorporated body or any other not-for-profit community group ​within the Great Southern of WA.


Please do not apply if:

• If your project could be deemed to be the responsibility of a level of government (local, state or federal)

• Individuals, public or private businesses may not apply

• Government / Shire capital or maintenance costs of Shire / Government owned assets

• Your project is for a recurring cost or unsustainable project

• Your project is part of a Religious group or purpose

• Your project is part of a Political group or purpose

• Your group is not directly involved with your local community

Applications open 1st May 2024 and close 31st December 2024.

Maximum funding limit is $1,000.

All applications will be assessed by a panel. Successful applicants will be required to submit an invoice and complete ​an acquittal to receive payment.




If you have read the application criteria and wish to

proceed with your application, please click the link below.


You will be taken to the FBG website where you can apply online.

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Phone Enquires: Jessica Bailey

0428 336522

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