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Young people playing rugby on a dirt sporting field

Regional funding empowers youth with community-led sport and recreation initiatives

5 February 2025

Media release

Children and young people in Fitzroy Crossing, Morawa and Carnarvon will soon be able to take part in exciting community-led programs involving activities like boxing, basketball and skateboarding through WA Government sport and recreation funding.

young people playing netball on an outdoor court

Innovative new community sport facility fund now open

5 February 2025

Media release

Funding for up to $50,000 now available to enable more public school sporting facilities across WA to be available for community use.

A person riding a mountain bike through thick bushland.

Getting outdoors and active the key to popular funding program

3 February 2025

Media release

Western Australia is renowned for its great outdoors, and funding made possible by the WA Government will provide 15 local community organisations the opportunity to deliver an array of outdoor recreation activities throughout 2025 and 2026

2 people on a walk in the Kimerleys with an Aboriginal guide.

Trail and hiking opportunities only steps away with funding boost

3 February 2025

Media release

Western Australians looking to experience nature and escape paved roads and footpaths will soon have more opportunities made possible by WA Government funding aimed at getting Western Australians hiking and trail running.

WA communities score big with $17.5 million boost to upgrade sport and recreation facilities

31 January 2025

Media release

2025–26 CSRFF and CNLP Forward Planning round supports 32 sport and recreation facilities.

Selection of artworks on paper by school student

Creative learning experiences coming to WA schools

31 January 2025

Media release

Students, teachers and school communities can look forward to creative learning experiences coming to their classrooms with a major investment connecting artists and arts organisations to WA schools.

A Carine High School building with a mural by Noongar artist, Mariah Yarran.

Funding brings cultural understanding to students, teachers and school communities

24 January 2025

Media release

Aboriginal cultural understanding is coming to more classrooms across WA schools, with cultural initiatives receiving support through the WA Government’s Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

Two performers embrace as part of a live performance

Arts funding ignites creative performances across WA’s regions

15 January 2025

Media release

WA’s regions are set to host a variety of exciting and unique performing arts experiences including performances of puppetry, dance, theatre, singing and more, through WA Government culture and the arts funding.

In a darkened space a performance artist is performing

Arts to thrive with $1.9 million in funding for cultural experiences

15 January 2025

Media release

Western Australians can look forward to plenty of exciting arts and cultural activities including various exhibitions, performances, theatre shows, educational workshops and much more through WA Government culture and the arts funding.

A mountain bike rider on a bush trail with a thick fog in the background

$300,000 available for trailblazing projects across WA

14 January 2025

Grants between $5000 to $50,000 are now available for community-led trail projects in Western Australia

A group of female rugby players huddle on the sporting field

Unity in diversity: players compete in spectacular multicultural sports festival

14 January 2025

Celebrating NRL WA’s 2024 Harmony Cup and its success in bringing cultures together.

A large group of people at the Tjunukutjarra camp stand in a desert environment waving at the camera

Funding enables connection to Country

8 January 2025

Media release

The WA Government's Connecting to Country program supports Aboriginal people and organisations to deliver activities that preserve and ensure the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, culture and language.

A large group of people watch the stage at a music festival in the forest.

Funding brings arts and culture to life across WA’s regions

7 January 2025

Media release

Cultural storytelling, hip hop song creation, a readers and writers festival, and a country music muster are just some of the activities regional Western Australians will soon be able to participate in and experience through WA Government culture and the arts funding.

Montage of 4 sporting facilities with text: 31 facilities are receiving upgrades to help more West Aussies stay active

WA communities enriched with upgraded sport and recreation facilities

20 December 2024

Media release

Improvements to sport and recreation facilities will soon flow from the latest Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) grants awarded by the WA Government.

3 people jogging. Text reads: Events funding program 2024-25

Events funding boosts sport and recreation to keep WA moving

4 December 2024

A cycling super challenge, wakeboarding tournament and ocean swim are just some of the events communities across Western Australia will be able to enjoy by participating or watching, made possible through WA Government sport and recreation funding.

Attendees take part in a workshop led by Sensorium Theatre

WA leading the way in Creative Learning

22 November 2024

We know that investment in children and young people’s ability to think deeply, critically and creatively is essential to developing the skills necessary to thrive today.

PALS grants bring cultural understanding to the classroom

30 October 2024

Media release

Grants totalling $88,735 that are designed to bring understanding of Aboriginal culture to Western Australian classrooms have been awarded by the WA Government through the 2024 Term 3 funding round of the Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program.

Toby King and the Utility Belt book cover illustration and author Sharon Giltrow

New Chapter for WA children’s book author Sharon Giltrow

24 October 2024

Media release

Western Australian children’s book author Sharon Giltrow is back with Toby King and the Utility Belt, the second book in her middle-grade series The Utility Belt.

Sport and Recreation Minister David Templeman with Squash WA General Manager Leigh Kaye on a squash court.

Squash reaps benefits from centre upgrade in Belmont

17 October 2024

Media release

Players are already reaping the benefits from upgrades underway at the Belmont Squash and Sports Centre with $1.6 million in funding allocated to the project through the State Sporting Infrastructure Fund.

World premiere season of Beneath the Music presented by Encounter, produced by Performing Lines WA. Directed by Jay Emmanuel. Subiaco Arts Centre, May 2023. Photo by Dan Grant.

WA arts organisations share $1.32 million in WA Government grants

19 September 2024

Media release

A total of $1.32 million in grants awarded to support 22 innovative arts organisation-led projects across Western Australia.

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Active Regional Communities Grants
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Arts Short Notice Activity Program
Club Night Lights Program
Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund
Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program
Connecting to Country
Contemporary Music Fund
Creativity for Schools
KidSport
North West Travel Subsidy
Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS)
Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund
Regional Aboriginal Arts Development
Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme
Regional Performing Arts
Regional Talent Development Network Grants
Closed funding
Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund
Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building
Activating Alfresco Rebate Program
Arts Organisations Investment Program
CBD Revitalisation Grant Program
Coaching and Officiating Grants Program
Community Language School grants
Community Grants Program
Community Participation and Inclusion Program
Community Place Based Grants Program
Community Recovery Grants Program
Community Trail Planning Grants Program
Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program
Creative Learning Partnerships Program
Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People
Event Suppliers Support Program
Every Club Grant Scheme
Gaming Community Trust
Getting the Show Back on the Road+
Harmony Week grants
In the House
Innovation Challenge Program
Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning
Made in WA
Nightclub Assistance Program
Off-road Vehicles Area Grants Program — Establishment and Major Upgrade
Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program
Performing Arts, Theatres and Cinemas Assistance Program
Playing WA
Playing WA Multiyear
Playwright Partnership Program
Regional and Remote Festivals Fund
Regional Arts Venues Support
Regional Athlete Support Program
Regional Servicing Grants
Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program
Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program
WA Hiking Participation Grants Program
Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

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Active Regional Communities Grants

Funding always open

Opportunities for regional people to participate in sporting and active recreational activities.

The Active Regional Communities (ARC) Grants program aims to increase the opportunities for regional people to participate in sport and active recreation activities in regional Western Australia and is tailored to meet the ever-changing demands and challenges of sport and active recreation groups within the nine diverse regions of the State.

Available for

Community organisations
Regional organisations
Local governments
State sporting associations
Active recreation organisations
Sport or active recreation clubs

Categories and amounts

Participation (Grants up to $5000)
Capacity Building (Grants up to $5000)
Event Hosting (Grants up to $5000)

Active Regional Communities Grants Active Regional Communities Grants guidelines

Arts Activities in Regional Communities

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 2 September 2025

Funding for projects that support participation in, access to and creation of arts and culture in regional Western Australia.

For arts and cultural projects in regional WA that align with the following objectives:

Increase access to and/or participation in arts and culture in regional Western Australia.
Provide employment opportunities, skills development or/and career pathways for regional Western Australian artists and arts workers.
Encourage development of regional creative and cultural industries including cultural tourism.
Support community led activities and creative developments.
Contribute to social inclusion, wellbeing, cohesion and vibrancy in regional WA communities.

Available for

Aboriginal communities
Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Regional local governments

Categories and amounts

Creative Projects (Up to $60,000)
Creative and Cultural Planning (Up to $50,000)

Arts Activities in Regional Communities Arts Activities in Regional Communities Guidelines

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 8 April 2025

Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for artists and creative industry professionals to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity.

The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences.

Available for

Groups
Individuals

Categories and amounts

Creative Development (Between $5000 and $80,000)
Arts and Creative Business Development (Between $5000 and $80,000)
Aboriginal Arts (Between $5000 and $80,000)

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups guidelines

Arts Projects for Organisations

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 8 April 2025

Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for arts and creative industry organisations to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity.

Available for

Organisations

Categories and amounts

Creative Development (Between $5000 and $80,000)
Annual Program of Activity (Between $5000 and $80,000)
Arts and Creative Business Development (Between $5000 and $80,000)
Aboriginal Arts (Between $5000 and $80,000)

Arts Projects for Organisations Arts Projects for Organisations guidelines

Arts Short Notice Activity Program

Funding round open

Closing 4:00pm 5 June 2025

The Arts Short Notice Activity Program (Arts SNAP) for individuals and groups offers funding for regional, national and international short notice activities for artists and creative industry professionals.

The program supports the growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian artists and arts workers in high quality arts and cultural opportunities. Grants of up to $5000 for national and regional opportunities, and up to $10,000 for international, are available for individuals and groups.

Available for

Groups
Individuals

Categories and amounts

Regional and national opportunities (Up to $5000)
International opportunities (Up to $10,000)

Arts Short Notice Activity Program Arts Short Notice Activity Program Guidelines

Club Night Lights Program

Funding round open

Closing 5:00pm 31 March 2025

Providing financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop sports floodlighting infrastructure.

The Club Night Lights Program exemplifies the State Government’s commitment to the development of sustainable floodlighting infrastructure for sport across the State.

The purpose of the program is to provide financial assistance to community groups and local governments to develop sports floodlighting infrastructure. The program aims to maintain or increase participation in sport and recreation with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities.

Available for

Community organisations
Local governments
State sporting associations
Active recreation organisations

Categories and amounts

Club Night Lights Program Club Night Lights Program guidelines

Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund

Funding round open

Closing 5:00pm 31 March 2025

The Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) exemplifies the Western Australian Government's commitment to the development of sustainable infrastructure for sport and recreation across the State.

The purpose of the program is to provide Western Australian Government financial assistance to community groups and local government authorities to develop basic infrastructure for sport and recreation.

The program aims to increase participation in sport and recreation, with an emphasis on physical activity, through rational development of sustainable, good quality, well-designed and well-utilised facilities.

Through CSRFF, the State Government will invest annually in the development of high-quality physical environments in which people can enjoy sport and recreation.

There is $20 million available for allocation in the 2025/2026 funding round.

Available for

Community organisations
Local governments
Sport or active recreation clubs

Categories and amounts

Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund CSRFF guidelines

Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program

Funding round open

Closing 5:00pm 16 May 2025

Increasing community access to school sporting facilities across Western Australia.

The Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program encourages partnerships and agreements between schools and community sporting groups to better utilise existing sporting facilities.

The program, developed by the Department of Local Government Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) and the Department of Education, will identify, expand and enhance opportunities to:

increase access to sporting facilities for community sporting groups
improve school sporting facilities and their useability
support schools in making their sporting facilities accessible outside school hours without compromising student safety or educational activities
encourage partnerships between schools and community sporting groups through community use agreements
focus on areas of high demand for community sporting facilities.

The funding will be allocated to ensure facilities are appropriate and accessible for community sporting use.

Available for

Primary schools
Secondary schools

Categories and amounts

Minor playing surface upgrade of oval or hardcourts (Up to $50,000)
Minor improvements to existing facilities (Up to $50,000)
Minor equipment or infrastructure (Up to $50,000)
Other relevant activities that help enhance facility usage (Up to $50,000)

Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program Community Use of School Sporting Facilities Program guidelines

Connecting to Country

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 2 September 2025

Supports projects that enable Western Australian Aboriginal people and organisations to undertake on Country activities that foster the intergenerational transfer of knowledge, preservation of culture and strengthening of communities.

The program intends to:

facilitate sharing of cultural knowledge and skills between generations, such as the preservation of language, stories and dance
recognise Aboriginal cultural leadership within the Aboriginal community and support leadership development in young people
contribute to stronger community mental health and wellbeing
strengthen, protect and maintain traditional ways of maintaining cultural knowledge.

Available for

Aboriginal communities
Community organisations
Education institutions
Groups
Individuals
Industry representative bodies
Local governments

Categories and amounts

Connecting to Country Connecting to Country guidelines

Contemporary Music Fund

Funding round open

Closing 4:00pm 5 June 2025

The Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) assists homegrown contemporary music artists with projects that enable them to produce and promote their work, along with building links nationally and internationally.

The program provides funding support to the WA contemporary music sector across a range of activities.

CMF Short Notice Activity Program

The Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program (CMF SNAP) is a grant program that supports short notice opportunities for individuals, bands and music industry professionals.

The program’s key focus is to capitalise on available opportunities by supporting applicants to respond to short notice, career building opportunities where the time frame is out of the applicant’s control and the activity cannot be funded under the Arts Projects for Individuals/Organisations grant programs.

Available for

Community organisations
Groups
Individuals

Categories and amounts

Professional development opportunities (Up to $5000)
International touring/showcasing opportunities (Up to $15,000)
Regional and national touring/showcasing opportunities (Up to $10,000)

Contemporary Music Fund Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program Guidelines

Creativity for Schools

Funding round open

Closing 4:00pm 27 March 2025

This program partners schools and creatives to embed creativity into students' learning and understanding across curriculum areas.

The Creativity for Schools Program offers funding support to connect Western Australian creatives with schools.

Creativity for Schools supports activities using arts-based practice to engage students in their learning beyond arts curriculum areas. The two program categories, Collaboration and Residency, will support access, participation and overall engagement for students (K to 12) in transformative creative learning experiences. They will also develop educators to use creative pedagogy across curriculum areas and beyond.

Available for

Community organisations
Individuals
Local governments
Organisations
Not-for-profit organisations
Primary schools
Secondary schools

Categories and amounts

Residency (Grants of up to $20,000)
Collaboration (Grants of up to $60,000)

Creativity for Schools Creativity for Schools Collaboration guidelines Creativity for Schools Residency guidelines

KidSport

Funding always open

KidSport helps Western Australian children take part in community sport and swimming lessons.

KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5 to 18 years to participate in community sport by offering them financial assistance of up to $500 per financial year towards club fees.

Available for

Individuals

Categories and amounts

KidSport application ($500)

KidSport

North West Travel Subsidy

Funding always open

North West Travel Subsidy aims to assist young athletes from the North West with travel costs.

The North West Travel Subsidy (NWTS) aims to encourage participation in identified sport and active recreation activities for athletes living in the regions of the Kimberley, Pilbara and Gascoyne and other remote locations within the Mid West and Goldfields regions.

Available for

Community organisations

Categories and amounts

Individual (Gascoyne to Perth) (Up to $600 per person)
Individual (Gascoyne inter-regional) (Up to $600 per person)
Individual (Pilbara to Perth) (Up to $700 per person)
Individual (Pilbara inter-regional) (Up to $600 per person)
Individual (Kimberley to Perth) (Up to $800 per person)
Individual (Kimberley inter-regional) (Up to $600 per person)
Team (Gascoyne to Perth) (Up to $2000 per sport)
Team (Gascoyne inter-regional) (Up to $2000 per sport)
Team (Pilbara to Perth) (Up to $2300 per sport)
Team (Pilbara inter-regional) (Up to $2000 per sport)
Team (Kimberley to Perth) (Up to $2500 per sport)
Team (Kimberley inter-regional) (Up to $2000 per sport)
Team (other regional remote locations) (Up to $2000 per sport)
Individual (other regional remote locations) (Up to $600 per person)

North West Travel Subsidy North West Travel Subsidy guidelines

Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS)

Funding round open

Closing 5:00pm 27 March 2025

Grants for WA schools to promote and advance reconciliation.

The Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) program encourages WA schools to develop projects promoting and advancing reconciliation in their local community. By supporting projects that enhance the education and understanding of Aboriginal cultures, achievements and histories in the classroom, we gain a deeper understanding of the experiences and diversity of Aboriginal people, which is key to recognising our shared histories and unified futures.

The PALS program objectives are:

Partnership between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people based on trust, mutual respect and understanding.
Acceptance of and respect for diversity and valuing Aboriginal perspectives.
Learning more about each other, Aboriginal histories, languages and cultures; and how we can build strong partnerships with Aboriginal people.
Sharing a common journey towards healing and reconciliation.

Available for

Primary schools
Secondary schools

Categories and amounts

Connecting to Country and Culture
Community Relationships
History
Arts
Inclusive Environments
Language

Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS) guidelines

Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 15 April 2025

The program aims to improve access to high-quality arts and cultural experiences for regional audiences, and increase the capacity of public galleries to receive touring exhibitions.

Your application must align with the primary objective and the supporting objectives.

Available for

Public regional art galleries

Categories and amounts

Major upgrades and support (Eligible applicants can apply for between $25,001 to $100,000)
Minor upgrades and support (Eligible applicants can apply for between $5000 and $25,000)

Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund Guidelines

Regional Aboriginal Arts Development

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 15 April 2025

Funding for projects that support the development of Aboriginal artists and the Aboriginal arts and cultural sector in regional Western Australia.

For Aboriginal arts and cultural projects in regional and remote WA that align with one or more of the following objectives:

support the development of significant and large-scale works created and produced by Aboriginal artists in regional Western Australia
showcase the unique stories of Western Australia’s First Nations peoples and engage new and diverse audiences
support regional Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations to develop strategic, business, succession, sustainability, and/or governance plans
support audience development and economic diversification by strengthening Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations and industry
support long-term skills development goals for Aboriginal arts workers, artists and communities
enable employment opportunities and improve economic growth for regional Aboriginal artists, arts workers and communities.

Available for

Aboriginal communities
Community organisations
Groups
Individuals
Regional organisations

Categories and amounts

Creative development (Grants of up to $150,000)
Business development and capacity building (Grants of up to $50,000)

Regional Aboriginal Arts Development Regional Aboriginal Arts Development Guidelines

Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme

Funding always open

The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme provides funding assistance to regional Western Australian athletes who aspire to reach their full sporting potential.

The Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme (ATSS) is an initiative supporting regional athletes who have progressed into the high performance pathway of their chosen sport and are pursuing regional, state and national representation.

Eligible regional athletes can receive funding for out-of-pocket travel and accommodation expenses directly related to competitions and programs in accordance with the performance level categories and eligibility criteria outlined in the application guidelines.

Subsidies for regional athletes are provided through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program.

Available for

Individuals

Categories and amounts

Category 3 (Up to $500 plus regional athlete support for eligible athletes)
Category 4 (Regional athlete support for eligible athletes up to $500)
Category 5 (Regional athlete support for eligible athletes up to $500)

Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme guidelines

Regional Performing Arts

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 2 September 2025

Funding to support the development of new performing arts work and touring of existing performing arts work in regional Western Australia.

For the development and presentation of performing arts work in regional WA that align with 2 or more of the following objectives:

Increase the number, quality and variety of performance-based works created, produced and/or presented in regional WA.
Showcase unique Western Australian stories and enable local communities to tell and view stories that are relevant to them.
Engage new audiences and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities.
Establish or further develop partnerships, collaborations and/or networks between artists, producers, arts organisations, regional venues and communities.
Provide employment and/or professional skill development opportunities for regional artists and arts workers in regional WA.
Support projects that increase access and participation or presentation opportunities by, with or for Aboriginal communities and/or young people.

Available for

Groups
Individuals
Organisations
Regional local governments

Categories and amounts

Made in WA (Up to $150,000)
Playing WA (Up to $150,000)

Regional Performing Arts Regional Performing Arts Guidelines

Regional Talent Development Network Grants

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 18 August 2025

Funding for coaching and sport specialist services supporting regional athletes and coaches.

The Regional Talent Development Network Grants Program is an invitation-only program to provide investment into regional sport academies, coordination of talent development centres and delivery of regional specific sport programs across regional WA.

Available for

Invitation only

Categories and amounts

Multi-year (3-year option available) ($80,000 to $250,000 per annum)
Talent Development Centres: single year ($10,000 to $80,000 per annum)
Regional Sport Specific Programs: single year ($5000 to $50,000 per annum)

Closed funding

Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund

Funding permanently closed

Providing opportunities for Aboriginal artists to share their stories through the development of new, large scale work.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to Aboriginal Arts Commission Fund can apply to the Regional Aboriginal Arts Development grant program when it is open.

Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund

Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building

Funding permanently closed

Providing business development support for planning and skill development in the regional Aboriginal arts and culture sector.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building can apply to the Regional Aboriginal Arts Development grant program when it is open.

Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building Grant Program

Activating Alfresco Rebate Program

Funding permanently closed

Up to $5000 rebate for eligible expenses for small business.

The Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package includes a $5 million investment to encourage and support small businesses in establishing, expanding and improving their operation to alfresco dining.

Eligible hospitality businesses can seek a rebate of up to $5000 through the department for purchases that relate to eligible alfresco dining improvement and expansion.

It promotes safe socialisation and the creation of community vibrancy though the activation of footpaths, and other underused public and private spaces.

The rebate will be provided as a one-off payment. Evidence of all expenses and costs to be claimed must be collated and lodged together as part of a single claim.

Eligible expenses include temporary ground surfaces, traffic mitigation, generators, installation of outdoor power points, lighting, additional furniture fit out, weather protection, parklets, heaters, fans and additional points of sale. Further detail is available in the program guidelines.

Activating Alfresco Rebate Program Activating Alfresco Rebate Program guidelines and conditions

Arts Organisations Investment Program

Funding round closed

The Arts Organisations Investment Program is an open and competitive multiyear funding program to support Western Australia’s arts, cultural and creative sector organisations.

The Arts Organisations Investment Program aims to build strong Western Australian arts, cultural and creative sector organisations that support the vibrancy of our State and celebrates this internationally.

It invests in a portfolio of small to medium organisations that:

create and present high quality and the best of its type arts, cultural and creative experiences
create work that is original, innovative and authentic that respects cultural tradition, or promotes social awareness and cohesion
broaden and deepen community access and engagement in arts, cultural and creative experiences
reflects the diversity of the State through telling Western Australian stories
have strong connections with and presence in communities increasing the reach, depth and diversity of audience engagement
collaborate with others to create new sustainable ways of working together
leverage opportunities and funding from a range of sources and partners develop and operate in a financially, environmentally and socially sustainable way.

Arts Organisations Investment Program

CBD Revitalisation Grant Program

Funding round closed

The $4 million CBD Revitalisation Grant Program is part of a $12 million package to bring people back into the Perth CBD to accelerate economic and social recovery.

This will be achieved by providing targeted funding for activation activities to eligible businesses, property owners and not-for-profits to run a wide-range of events that focus on increasing foot traffic in the city, utilising empty and unused buildings throughout the CBD and activating the night-time economy.

The State Government has committed $12 million to revitalise the Perth CBD. This includes a $4 million grant program for businesses, property owners and not-for-profit organisations to revitalise the city through event and activation activities over the next 12 months.

Eligible applicants will be able seek grant funding of up to $100,000 through the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) through three funding rounds with specific delivery dates.

As part of the program, applicants will also be able to apply to the WA Government for the use of locations such as Elizabeth Quay, Yagan Square and the Cultural Centre Precinct. Applications for use of State-managed sites must be made separately to the relevant agency.

CBD Revitalisation Grant Program CBD Revitalisation Grant Program Guidelines

Coaching and Officiating Grants Program

Funding round closed

Supporting and developing new and existing coaches and officials.

The Coaching and Officiating Grants Program provides financial support to assist State sporting associations (SSAs) to develop and implement sustainable strategies and initiatives that support and develop new and existing coaches and officials in WA.

Coaching and Officiating Grants Program Coaching and Officiating Grants Program guidelines

Community Language School grants

Funding round closed

Funding is available to support community language school administration and operations.

Community Language School (CLS) grants are administered by the Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) within the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC). Grants are available for new and established CLS to support their administration and operation.

Community Language School grants

Community Grants Program

Funding round closed

Providing funding to empower culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) communities in Western Australia to design, deliver and partner on projects that address their needs.

The Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI) offers grant funding through its Community Grants Program (CGP) with a total annual budget of $1 million.

The program supports CaLD community-led activities that:

celebrate and promote WA's cultural diversity
build the capacity of individuals, families and communities to contribute to the civic and economic life of the State
improve the accessibility and effectiveness of services.

Community Grants Program

Community Participation and Inclusion Program

Funding permanently closed

Improving social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional WA.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to Community Participation and Inclusion Program can apply to the Arts Activities in Regional Communities grant program when it is open.

Community Participation and Inclusion Program

Community Place Based Grants Program

Funding round closed

Co-designed, place based structured holiday and out-of-school activity programs.

DLGSC has developed the Community Place Based Grants Program to support community-led initiatives that address local priorities for vulnerable children and young people who require extra support to achieve positive life outcomes through sport and recreation activities.

The Community Place Based Grants Program provides financial support to organisations to develop and deliver co-designed, place based structured sport and recreation out-of-school activity programs in identified regional locations in Western Australia.

The program includes a process to work collaboratively with local government, Aboriginal leaders and community service organisations to incorporate sport and recreation in community-led activities and events that target vulnerable children and young people and their families.

DLGSC is seeking applications from organisations in targeted regional and remote locations in Western Australia for one to 3—year projects that will achieve the program’s outcome and objectives.

DLGSC encourages organisations to consider applying for Community Place Based initiatives that support and broaden diversity and inclusion.

Community Place Based Grants Program Community Place Based Grants guidelines

Community Recovery Grants Program

Funding permanently closed

The Community Recovery Grants Program supports the well-being, psychosocial recovery and resilience of communities impacted by the flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

It funds local groups and community organisations to deliver activities and events that will assist the community to recover, reconnect and build capacity for future change with an emphasis on social and emotional wellbeing. The program’s key focus is to ensure that communities can access resources and services to support their ability to heal and build community resilience.

Community Recovery Grants Program Community Recovery Grants guidelines

Community Trail Planning Grants Program

Funding round closed

Eligible organisations can apply for up to $50,000 for projects that support the Trail Development Process.

The purpose of the Community Trail Planning Grants Program is to ensure trail developments across the state are well informed, substantiated and supported by a consistent planning approach as outlined in the Trail Development Process of the Trail Development Series (Part A).

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is seeking applications from organisations for projects that support the progression of trail planning through a logical and consistent framework.

Community Trail Planning Grants Program Community Trail Planning Grants Program guidelines

Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program

Funding round closed

Funding for artist-in-residence projects that engage communities and are delivered in partnership with artists and either a local government authority, local school, or community group.

The arts play a significant role in supporting communities to tackle disruption and re-establish local connection, strength and resilience beyond the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The DLGSC and Lotterywest Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program provides funding for artist-in-residence projects that engage communities and are delivered in partnership with artists and either a local government authority, local school, not-for-profit community organisations or not-for-profit community services organisations.

Categories include:

The Creative Communities — Residency category provides for short term artist-in-residence projects that run for a minimum of 4 weeks. This category is now closed.
The Creative Communities — Collaboration category provides for significant, collaborative artist-in-residence projects that run for a minimum of 10 weeks. This category is now closed.

Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program Residency category guidelines Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program Collaboration category guidelines

Creative Learning Partnerships Program

Funding round closed

Increasing access for students and teachers to engage in enriched learning through arts experiences.

The Creative Learning Partnerships Program offers grants between $60,000 and $250,000 per annum to deliver 2-year creative learning programs.

The Creative Learning Partnerships Program enhances students’ (years 2 to 9) and educators’ creative learning capabilities in and through the arts. Programs will build educators' pedagogical capacities and increase access to and participation in the arts, cultural and creative activities.

A key concern addressed through the program is those students who are disadvantaged and least likely to have access to such opportunities to enrich their overall learning and engagement. As part of the Creative Learning Partnerships Program, arts organisations will work with identified clusters of schools to deliver programming over two years.

Creative Learning Partnerships Program Creative Learning Partnerships Program guidelines

Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People

Funding round closed

Supporting projects for children and young people to engage in authentic creative and artistic experiences, promoting positive social and emotional wellbeing.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries and Healthway recognises the importance of providing opportunities for children and young people to engage in authentic creative and artistic experiences, promoting positive social and emotional wellbeing.

The program will support the engagement of creative practitioners to use the arts as a vehicle to reach priority communities and increase opportunities for young people to engage in continuous creative activities to encourage agency, creativity, connection and resilience while supporting their overall mental, social and emotional wellbeing.

Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People guidelines

Event Suppliers Support Program

Funding round closed

One-off financial aid payment for an event suppliers business.

As part of the $77 million Safe Transition Industry Support Package, the Event Suppliers Support program provides a one-off financial aid payment for an event suppliers business to partially offset some of the additional costs or lost revenues affected by delay to full border reopening of the Western Australian border or capacity constraints introduced to manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Event Suppliers Support Program Event Suppliers Support Program guidelines

Every Club Grant Scheme

Funding round closed

Eligible local governments are supported to build the governance, planning and management practices of sport and recreation clubs.

The Every Club Grant Scheme aims to ensure sport and recreation clubs are supported to build their organisational capacity and capability through accessible and flexible club development services.

The department provides funding to eligible local governments to:

Provide education, training and professional development opportunities for the sport and recreation club workforce.
Support sport and recreation clubs to adopt good governance, planning and management practices.
Demonstrate partnerships between LGAs, SSAs, regional sporting associations and sport and recreation clubs.

Every Club Grant Scheme Every Club Grant Scheme guidelines

Gaming Community Trust

Funding round closed

Projects must demonstrate a benefit to the community, be benevolent or charitable in nature and align to one or more of the categories.

The Gaming Community Trust (the Trust) grant program is funded through the unclaimed winnings of casino gaming and wagering in Western Australia. The Trust is supported by the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) in managing the grant program.

Gaming Community Trust Gaming Community Trust guidelines

Getting the Show Back on the Road+

Funding round closed

Helping reduce financial risks for ticketed events in WA.

As part of the State Government’s $77 million Safe Transition Industry Support Package, a $10 million extension to the Getting the Show Back on the Road+ (GTSBOTR+) has been announced. GTSBOTR+ aims to reduce the financial risks associated with running ticketed events in Western Australia (WA) during a COVID-19 impacted period, and to encourage the safe continuation of public ticketed events.

The GTSBOTR+ program provides support through sharing the risk of lost ticket revenue or registration fees for events impacted from 5 February 2022 from:

Cancellation due to:
- impacts of the border opening delay;
- COVID-19 infection or direction to isolate for event key personnel;
- quarantine requirements for key personnel entering WA making the event unviable; and
- COVID-19 capacity restrictions or social distancing directions.
Support for events that proceed but incur a substantial impact on the number of tickets sold (minimum 50% lost ticket sales/registrations) due to the impact of COVID-19 requirements.
The GTSBOTR+ program will provide three tiers of support to cover lost ticket revenue or registration fees due to the causes listed above as follows:
- 75% of gross ticketing/registration fee value for cancelled events resulting from a COVID-19 direction;
- 50% of gross ticketing/registration fee value for self-cancelled events linked to COVID-19 requirements and/or border opening delay impacting on the viability of the event;
- 30% of gross ticketing/registration fee value for events that proceed but incur a substantial impact on the number of tickets sold/registrations (min 50% fewer tickets/registrations) due to COVID-19 requirements.
- The program does not support requests for retrospective coverage for events that have already occurred. Applications must be submitted at least 2 weeks before an event.

Due to the Level 2 Public Health and Social Measures currently in place in Western Australia in response to the COVID-19 pandemic where there is an impact on the viability of live performances. Payments are available to support the unrecoverable costs for the rescheduling of pre-approved events under the Getting the Show Back on the Road+ program, for events scheduled in the Level 2 Public Health and Social Measures period as follows:

Support for unrecoverable rescheduling costs to be set at 30 per cent of pre-approved gross ticketed sales estimate to a cap of $150,000
Support is limited to one reschedule per event.

The program funding caps is $150,000 against 75% of pre-approved lost ticket sales income. For events that experience significant box-office impact, support of up to $500,000 is available subject to Ministerial discretion. Any claims above the funding cap of $150,000 are assessed by external auditors, and based on unrecoverable expenditure (against substantiated receipts) not lost revenue.

GTSBOTR+ is a risk share program that works on a pre-approval model. An applicant is required to submit an application at least 2 weeks prior to an event commencing.

Please contact GTSBOTR+ team before submitting a claim above the funding cap to ensure you provide the necessary preliminary information to obtain approval to submit an above the cap funding request.

Getting the Show Back on the Road+ Getting the Show Back on the Road+ guidelines

Harmony Week grants

Funding round closed

Funding of $2000 is available for diversity and inclusion activities to celebrate Harmony Week 2021.

Activities with a focus on culture and arts and sport and active recreation are encouraged.

Culture and arts activities must involve a professional artist or arts practitioner working with the community to design and deliver the activity.

Sport and active recreation activities must involve the community participating in a primary activity requiring physical exertion and/or physical skill.

Harmony Week grants

In the House

Funding permanently closed

Supporting the performing arts in regional Western Australia.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to In The House can apply to the Regional Arts Venues Support grant program when it is open.

In the House

Innovation Challenge Program

Funding permanently closed

A grants program for organisations, providing investment for innovative projects that increase physical activity participation in the community.

The Innovation Challenge Program, administered by the department in partnership with Healthway, is a grants program for organisations, providing investment for innovative projects that increase physical activity participation in the community.

The program is designed to encourage business innovation and the use of technology to drive and grow sport and recreation. Projects will be supported based on community need, innovation, sustainability of outcomes and consideration of return on investment.

Innovation Challenge Program Innovation Challenge Program guidelines

Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning

Funding permanently closed

Incentivising regional local governments to develop creative and cultural plans and activities.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to Community Participation and Inclusion Program can now apply to the Arts Activities in Regional Communities grant program when it is open.

Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning guidelines

Made in WA

Funding permanently closed

Commissioning new performing arts work which is relevant to regional audiences and will be premiered in regional venues.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to Made in WA can now apply to the Regional Performing Arts grant program.

Made in WA

Nightclub Assistance Program

Funding round closed

One-off financial aid payment for nightclub licensees.

As part of the $67 million Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package, the $1.8 million Nightclub Assistance Program provides a one-off financial aid payment for nightclub licensees that have been impacted by capacity constraints introduced to manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Nightclub Assistance Program Nightclub Assistance Program guidelines

Off-road Vehicles Area Grants Program — Establishment and Major Upgrade

Funding round closed

Helping local governments develop or upgrade off-road vehicle sites in WA.

The major funding initiative will help local governments meet the growing demand for safe, high quality recreational facilities for all-terrain vehicles, trail bikes and quad bikes.

Providing dedicated off-road vehicle (ORV) areas also helps riders stay away from environmentally or culturally sensitive areas such as national parks.

Off-road Vehicles Grants Off-road Vehicles Grants guidelines

Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program

Funding round closed

Providing financial support to organisations to deliver accessible outdoor active recreation opportunities.

The Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Program provides financial support to organisations to deliver accessible outdoor active recreation opportunities for all Western Australians to increase participation, develop life skills and support the transition along the participation spectrum.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is seeking applications for projects that are aligned with the More People More Active Outdoors Framework and maximise the benefits of participating in outdoor active recreation activities.

Outdoor Active Recreation Program Outdoor Active Recreation Program guidelines

Performing Arts, Theatres and Cinemas Assistance Program

Funding round closed

One-off financial aid payment to a range of indoor entertainment venues.

As part of the $67 million Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package, the $1.3 million Performing Arts, Theatres and Cinemas Assistance Program provides a one-off financial aid payment to a range of indoor entertainment venues (i.e. independent performing art venues, theatres cinemas, and live music venues) that have been impacted by capacity constraints introduced to manage the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Performing Arts, Theatres and Cinemas Assistance Program Performing Arts, Theatres and Cinemas Assistance Program guidelines

Playing WA

Funding permanently closed

Supporting touring performing arts shows to regional and remote Western Australia.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to Playing WA can now apply to the Regional Performing Arts grant program.

Playing WA

Playing WA Multiyear

Funding round closed

Funding to support a 3-year program touring WA-produced performing arts shows to regional and remote towns and communities in Western Australia.

Up to $400,000 for touring programs delivered across 3 years that align with 2 or more of the following objectives:

Increase the number, quality and variety of performances touring to regional WA.
Engage new audiences and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities by enabling local communities to make decisions about their performing arts needs.
Establish or further develop partnerships, collaborations and/or networks between artists, producers, arts organisations, regional venues and communities.
Provide employment and/or professional skill development opportunities for regional artists and arts workers in regional WA.
Support projects that increase access and participation or presentation opportunities by, with or for Aboriginal communities and/or young people.

The Regional Performing Arts grant program is available for one-off touring programs.

Playing WA Multiyear Playing WA Multi-year guidelines

Playwright Partnership Program

Funding round closed

Assists Western Australian playwrights to partner with established producers in commissioning new theatre scripts that tell Western Australian stories. The program offers grants for applications up to $30,000.

Playwrights are asked to develop proposals in partnership with a producing partner who will commission the work and submit the application. The producing partner must demonstrate the commitment and capacity to develop the commissioned work into a fully professional production within a reasonable timeframe. The producing partner is expected to match funding on a dollar for dollar basis. This may include in-kind support.

Playwright Partnership Program Playwright Partnership Program guidelines

Regional and Remote Festivals Fund

Funding permanently closed

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund supports arts and cultural activity at regional and remote festivals in Western Australia.

This program is closed. Previous applicants to Regional and Remote Festivals Fund can apply to the Arts Activities in Regional Communities grant program when it is open.

Regional and Remote Festivals Fund

Regional Arts Venues Support

Funding round closed

Funding to support the expansion of annual programs delivered by arts venues in regional Western Australia over a 3-year period.

The primary objective of the Regional Arts Venues Support program is to support the development of regional arts venues by enhancing their reach and engagement.

Supporting objectives:

Raise the quality, scale and profile of the arts in regional Western Australia
Boost employment and tourism opportunities in regional Western Australia
Enable regional arts venues to better leverage investment and generate income
Increase opportunities for regional communities to participate in arts and cultural activities and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities.

Regional Arts Venues Support Regional Arts Venues Support Guidelines

Regional Athlete Support Program

Funding round closed

Developing young regionally-based talented athletes to train and compete in regional WA.

The Regional Athlete Support Program is a statewide network supporting regional-based talented athletes, coaches and officials which allows athletes to continue their development and progress along the athlete pathway from their home environment.

Regional Athlete Support Program

Regional Servicing Grants

Funding permanently closed

Improving capacity and participation growth.

The objective of the Industry Investment Program (IIP) — Regional Servicing Grant (RSG) is to provide funding to State sporting associations (SSAs), to enable the delivery of quality sport opportunities for regional Western Australians.

This is achieved by growing participation and improving capacity and capability at a regional level. The IIP-RSG seeks to elevate an SSA’s base level of regional servicing and programming that is achieved through the IIP categorisation.

Regional Servicing Grants Regional Servicing Grants guidelines

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program

Funding round closed

Providing financial support to assist sport and active recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver sport and mass participation events in Western Australia.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries’ (DLGSC) vision is to make Western Australia a world-class arts, cultural, sport and Aboriginal tourist destination. DLGSC aims to continue to increase the number of people visiting Western Australia from interstate and overseas so they can experience our unique arts, cultural, sport and Aboriginal attractions.

A diverse sport and recreation events calendar will attract more sports fans and sporting teams to Western Australia and maximise our opportunities to grow our sport and active recreation events. This will enable us to help create more jobs and more vibrant urban and regional communities, boost the economy and enhance Western Australia’s reputation as a major sport and active recreation tourism destination.

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program guidelines

Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program

Funding round closed

Creating inclusive, accessible, safe and welcoming environments, operations and participation opportunities in sport and recreation.

The Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program (IPP) provides financial support to organisations to create inclusive, accessible, safe and welcoming environments, operations and participation opportunities in sport and recreation settings for people from low participation groups.

This includes support to provide entry level or skill development participation opportunities, education and training opportunities for the sport and recreation workforce, including volunteers, and develop partnerships with a minimum of one other organisation.

DLGSC is seeking applications for projects ranging from 1 to 3 years that will support participation for all in sport and recreation activities by reducing the barriers to participation for low participation groups across Western Australia.

Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Program Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Grants Program guidelines

WA Hiking Participation Grants Program

Funding round closed

Growing hiking participation in Western Australia.

The WA Hiking Participation Grants Program is aimed at growing participation in hiking in Western Australia by providing financial support to organisations to develop and deliver new opportunities for participation, skill development and/or building the capacity of leaders (including guides, instructors and volunteers). Grants $5000 to $25,000 are available.

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries (DLGSC) is seeking applications from organisations for projects that are aligned with the WA Hiking Strategy, demonstrate consideration of the Australian Adventure Activity Standards, encourage participation and capitalise on the benefits of trail running and bushwalking.

WA Hiking Participation Grants Program WA Hiking Participation Grants guidelines

Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative

Funding round closed

Supports the production and performance of outstanding professional theatre and non-traditional theatre in Western Australia.

The Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative (WATDI) encourages the development of a vibrant and sustainable Western Australian theatre sector by supporting high quality professional productions that include a clear audience development strategy, provide professional development opportunities for WA theatre practitioners and have the potential to tour regionally and/or nationally.

Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative Western Australian Theatre Development Initiative guidelines

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