SMART School Grants
SMART School Grants of up to $2,500 are available to Western Australian schools to implement a range of youth smoking prevention strategies based on the health promoting schools model. Schools can also apply for up to $500 in additional funds to develop their own innovative strategies to address youth smoking.
The grants are funded and administered by Healthway. Smarter than Smoking staff are available to support schools with the planning and implementation of grant activities. 
As part of the grant, schools are required to conduct a range of Smarter than Smoking activities.
These include:
- Forming a Smarter than Smoking school committee
- Revising or developing 'smoke free school' guidelines
- Instigating an extension of classroom activities on smoking related issues
- Conducting a drama/art/music or debating event using a youth smoking theme
- Promoting the Smarter than Smoking message at a major school sporting event
- Involving parents and the community in school activities
- Creating publicity about the schools’ SMART school grant activities
Additional Funding: Schools can also apply for up to $500 in additional funds to develop their own innovative strategies and further develop activities outlined in the grant application to address youth smoking.
Image courtesy of East Narrogin Primary School
Successful schools will be provided with a ‘SMART Schools’ kit containing Smarter than Smoking educational resources and information to assist with the planning and implementation of grant activities.
Applying for a SMART School Grant
To apply for a SMART Schools Grant, please complete the application form and provide two copies to Healthway two calendar months before you wish to start the program. Download application form (8.5MB)
When completing your application form, please consider the following:
- Applications may be typed or hand written
- Bullet points may be used to describe activities
- Be specific and describe your activities as clearly as possible
- If your school has received a SMART schools grant in the past, provide details on what was done as part of the grant and how your school plans to build on this
- Ensure all costs listed in your budget are clearly defined within your application
For assistance with completing your application or examples of successful grant applications please contact Smarter than Smoking.
To discuss any administrative queries in regard to your application please contact Healthway on (08) 9476 7000 or 1800 198 450 or go to www.healthway.wa.gov.au.