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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Aug 13, 2024
A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.

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Arts program renews and strengthens local community connection

15 February 2022
10 regional and 3 metro artist-in-residence projects will receive grants through the State Government's $5 million Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program.
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Funding supports community by helping sport

11 February 2022
21 projects have received funding in the latest round of grants from the Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF).
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Circus performers, visual artists, actors and filmmakers to shine thanks to State Government grants program

9 February 2022
A diverse array of artists, performers and creators have received grants worth up to $60,000 as part of the State Government's Arts 15k-plus initiative.
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State Government’s Contemporary Music Fund instrumental in artist success

9 February 2022
The State Government's Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) will support the production of debut EPs, an album and a series of live performances during 2022.
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Funding ensures more sport and recreation opportunities for Newman youth

2 February 2022
The State Government has provided funding to YMCA WA for the delivery of a new school holiday and out of school hours program in Newman.
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Local governments encouraged to apply for grants to transition to three-bin FOGO service

1 February 2022
Expressions of interest are now open for local governments to access part of the $20 million Better Bins Plus: Go FOGO Program.
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Elite-level football matches scheduled for Northampton

1 February 2022
Mid West football fans are in for a treat, with WAFL and WAFLW teams holding their 30 April fixtures at the Northampton Football Club.
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Applications now open for small business assistance

19 January 2022
Applications for financial support are now open for specific businesses directly impacted by the necessary public health measures in Perth and Peel from 23 December 2021 to 4 January 2022.
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KidSport turns 10 and changes lives

16 December 2021
KidSport has had a huge impact on kids all over WA. Since 2011, more than 245,000 vouchers have supported more than 100,000 children to participate in club sport and swimming lessons.
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$30,000 available for artist-in-residence local government projects

6 December 2021
The $5 million Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program is available for artist-in-residence projects. Projects must engage communities and are delivered with a local government, school or not-for-profit community organisations.
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Small grants a big factor in creating healthy, happy communities

1 December 2021
The State Government has awarded nearly $900,000 to more than 20 local governments and community organisations to improve sport and recreation facilities.
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10 years of helping kids connect with community through Kidsport

18 November 2021
The State Government’s popular KidSport program celebrated 10 years of helping families connect with their community through sport at a special event held in Leederville today.
Bibbulmun Track with guide sign, Beedelup National Park, Western Australia

Lotterywest grant funds new tech for Bibbulmun Track

10 November 2021
Hikers and volunteers who use the Bibbulmun Track will soon benefit from new online resources to help make their journey easier.
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Surf’s Up! Lotterywest funds for Margaret River Surf Life Saving Development Centre

10 November 2021
The next generation of surf life savers will benefit from a wave of funds for the Surf Life Saving WA Development Centre in Margaret River.
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Hiking participation grants now open

11 October 2021
Have a great trails project you’d like to bring to life? Applications for the WA Hiking Participation Grants program are now open.
Karijini National Park 1 Credit Tourism WA

WA Hiking Participation Grants open for applications

28 September 2021
Community organisations or local governments can now apply for funding for programs that boost participation in hiking and trail running.

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