September 2025
Open: 9/2/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
August 2024
Open: 8/27/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/3/2024 8:00:00 AM
December 2023
Open: 12/19/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 2/1/2024 8:00:00 AM
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)
September 2022
Open: 9/6/2022 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/20/2022 8:00:00 AM
April 2025
Open: 4/8/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/15/2025 8:00:00 AM
December 2024
Open: 12/3/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 1/16/2025 8:00:00 AM
August 2024
Open: 8/6/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 9/12/2024 8:00:00 AM
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
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)
April 2025
Open: 4/8/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/15/2025 8:00:00 AM
December 2024
Open: 12/3/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 1/16/2025 8:00:00 AM
August 2024
Open: 8/6/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 9/12/2024 8:00:00 AM
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.
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
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)
Round 1 2025 to 2026
Open: 7/8/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM
Round 2 2024 to 2025
Open: 1/7/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 6/5/2025 8:00:00 AM
Arts Short Notice Activity Program || Round 2 2024 to 2025 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 5 June 2025
Round 1 2024 to 2025
Open: 7/9/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 12/5/2024 8:00:00 AM
Arts Short Notice Activity Program || Round 1 2024 to 2025 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 5 June 2025
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
Categories and amounts
- Regional and national opportunities (Up to $5000)
- International opportunities (Up to $10,000)
3
Open: 2/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
Close: 3/1/2023 9:00:00 AM
September 2025
Open: 9/2/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
September 2024
Open: 9/3/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/10/2024 8:00:00 AM
2023-24
Open: 10/31/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 2/1/2024 8:00:00 AM
Round 1 2025 to 2026
Open: 7/8/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM
Round 2 2024 to 2025
Open: 1/7/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 6/5/2025 8:00:00 AM
Contemporary Music Fund || Round 2 2024 to 2025 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 5 June 2025
Round 1 2024 to 2025
Open: 7/9/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 12/5/2024 8:00:00 AM
Contemporary Music Fund || Round 1 2024 to 2025 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 5 June 2025
August 2021
Open: 8/3/2021 1:00:00 AM
Close: 9/23/2021 8:00:00 AM
Open year-round
Open:
Close:
2022
Open: 9/15/2022 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/27/2022 8:00:00 AM
Expression of interest
Open: 12/15/2024 4:00:00 PM
Close: 2/6/2025 8:00:00 AM
Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People || Expression of interest || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 6 February 2025
Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People
Funding round open
Closing 4:00pm 6 February 2025
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.
Available for
- Artists
- Local governments
- Organisations
- Not-for-profit organisations
Categories and amounts
April 2025
Open: 4/15/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/22/2025 8:00:00 AM
Term 1 2025
Open: 1/30/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 3/27/2025 8:00:00 AM
Term 4 2024
Open: 10/15/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 11/28/2024 8:00:00 AM
September 2024
Open: 9/3/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/10/2024 8:00:00 AM
April 2024
Open: 4/23/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM
Event Suppliers Support Program
Open: 3/24/2022 4:00:00 PM
Close: 6/30/2022 9:00:00 AM
2024
Open: 7/2/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 8/8/2024 8:00:00 AM
Term 2 2025
Open: 5/6/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 6/19/2025 8:00:00 AM
Term 1 2025
Open: 1/30/2025 1:00:27 AM
Close: 3/27/2025 9:00:00 AM
Term 4 2024
Open: 10/15/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 11/28/2024 8:00:00 AM
Term 3 2024
Open: 7/25/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 9/5/2024 8:00:00 AM
Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS)
Funding closed but opening later
Opening 30 January 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
Performing Arts, Theatres and Cinemas Assistance Program
Open: 3/24/2022 4:00:00 PM
Close: 6/30/2022 9:00:00 AM
October 2023
Open: 10/24/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 11/30/2023 8:00:00 AM
April 2025
Open: 4/15/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/22/2025 8:00:00 AM
April 2024
Open: 4/23/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM
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.
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)
April 2025
Open: 4/15/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/22/2025 8:00:00 AM
April 2024
Open: 4/23/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM
December 2023
Open: 12/19/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 2/29/2024 8:00:00 AM
September 2025
Open: 9/2/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
August 2024
Open: 8/27/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/3/2024 8:00:00 AM
October 2023
Open: 10/24/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 11/30/2023 8:00:00 AM
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)
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.
December 2023
Open: 12/19/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 2/1/2024 8:00:00 AM
August 2024
Open: 8/27/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/3/2024 8:00:00 AM
September 2025
Open: 9/2/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/9/2025 8:00:00 AM
September 2022
Open: 9/6/2022 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/20/2022 8:00:00 AM
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.
August 2024
Open: 8/6/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 9/12/2024 8:00:00 AM
December 2024
Open: 12/3/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 1/16/2025 8:00:00 AM
April 2025
Open: 4/8/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/15/2025 8:00:00 AM
August 2024
Open: 8/6/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 9/12/2024 8:00:00 AM
December 2024
Open: 12/3/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 1/16/2025 8:00:00 AM
April 2025
Open: 4/8/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/15/2025 8:00:00 AM
Round 1 2024 to 2025
Open: 7/9/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 12/5/2024 8:00:00 AM
Round 2 2024 to 2025
Open: 1/7/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 6/5/2025 8:00:00 AM
Arts Short Notice Activity Program || Round 2 2024 to 2025 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 5 June 2025
Round 1 2025 to 2026
Open: 7/8/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 12/4/2025 8:00:00 AM
3
Open: 2/1/2023 12:00:00 AM
Close: 3/1/2023 9:00:00 AM
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.
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 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.
2022
Open: 9/15/2022 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/27/2022 8:00:00 AM
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.
Expression of interest
Open: 12/15/2024 4:00:00 PM
Close: 2/6/2025 8:00:00 AM
Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People || Expression of interest || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 6 February 2025
Event Suppliers Support Program
Open: 3/24/2022 4:00:00 PM
Close: 6/30/2022 9:00:00 AM
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.
2024
Open: 7/2/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 8/8/2024 8:00:00 AM
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.
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.
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.
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.
Term 3 2024
Open: 7/25/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 9/5/2024 8:00:00 AM
Term 4 2024
Open: 10/15/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 11/28/2024 8:00:00 AM
Term 1 2025
Open: 1/30/2025 1:00:27 AM
Close: 3/27/2025 9:00:00 AM
Term 2 2025
Open: 5/6/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 6/19/2025 8:00:00 AM
October 2023
Open: 10/24/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 11/30/2023 8:00:00 AM
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.
April 2024
Open: 4/23/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM
April 2025
Open: 4/15/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 5/22/2025 8:00:00 AM
December 2023
Open: 12/19/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 2/29/2024 8:00:00 AM
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.
October 2023
Open: 10/24/2023 1:00:00 AM
Close: 11/30/2023 8:00:00 AM
August 2024
Open: 8/27/2024 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/3/2024 8:00:00 AM
September 2025
Open: 9/2/2025 1:00:00 AM
Close: 10/9/2025 8:00:00 AM