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January 2022

Open: 1/25/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 3/10/2022 8:00:00 AM

Ongoing

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2999 4:00:00 PM

Active Regional Communities Grants || Ongoing || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing:

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)

September 2022

Open: 9/6/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 10/20/2022 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: 2/1/2024 8:00:00 AM

August 2023

Open: 8/22/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/28/2023 8:00:00 AM

Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 19 December 2023

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

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: 2/1/2024 8:00:00 AM

August 2023

Open: 8/22/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/28/2023 8:00:00 AM

Arts Projects for Organisations

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 19 December 2023

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

  • Organisations

Categories and amounts

Round 2 2023 to 2024

Open: 1/9/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 6/6/2024 8:00:00 AM

Round 1 2023 to 2024

Open: 7/11/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 12/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

Arts Short Notice Activity Program || Round 1 2023 to 2024 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

Arts Short Notice Activity Program

Funding round open

Closing 4:00pm 7 December 2023

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)

December 2022

Open: 12/13/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 1/25/2023 8:00:00 AM

July 2021

Open: 7/27/2021 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/9/2021 8:00:00 AM

Community Place Based Grant

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 9/10/2023 4:00:00 PM

2024/2025 February small grants round

Open: 1/31/2024 4:00:00 PM

Close: 3/31/2024 8:00:00 AM

2023/2024 July small grants round

Open: 6/30/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 8/31/2023 8:00:00 AM

2024/2025 forward planning round

Open: 5/31/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 9/29/2023 8:00:00 AM

Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund

Funding closed but opening later

Opening 1 February 2024

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 2024/2025 funding round.

Available for

  • Community organisations
  • Local governments
  • Sport or active recreation clubs

Categories and amounts

Round 2 2023 to 2024

Open: 1/9/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 6/6/2024 8:00:00 AM

Round 1 2023 to 2024

Open: 7/11/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 12/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program || Round 1 2023 to 2024 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program

Funding round open

Closing 4:00pm 7 December 2023

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.

Available for

  • Community organisations
  • Groups
  • Individuals

Categories and amounts

Open year-round

Open:

Close:

2022

Open: 9/15/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 10/27/2022 8:00:00 AM

3

Open: 8/22/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/28/2023 8:00:00 AM

2

Open: 4/26/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 6/1/2023 8:00:00 AM

1

Open: 12/1/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 2/2/2023 8:00:00 AM

2023

Open: 2/26/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 4/11/2023 9:00:00 AM

2023

Open: 6/1/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 7/13/2023 8:00:00 AM

July 2022

Open: 7/19/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 8/25/2022 8:00:00 AM

Open each calendar year

Open: 6/30/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2049 4:00:00 PM

KidSport || Open each calendar year || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

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 $300 per financial year towards club fees.

Available for

  • Individuals

Categories and amounts

  • KidSport application ($300)

December 2022

Open: 12/13/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 1/25/2023 8:00:00 AM

July 2021

Open: 7/27/2021 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/9/2021 8:00:00 AM

July 2022

Open: 7/19/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 8/25/2022 8:00:00 AM

Nightclub Assistance Program

Open: 3/24/2022 4:00:00 PM

Close: 6/30/2022 9:00:00 AM

Year-round

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2999 4:00:00 PM

North West Travel Subsidy || Year-round || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

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)

Round 1

Open: 8/20/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 9/18/2023 9:00:00 AM

August 2022

Open: 8/30/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 10/11/2022 8:00:00 AM

March 2022

Open: 3/22/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 5/5/2022 8:00:00 AM

August 2020

Open: 8/27/2020 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/29/2020 8:00:00 AM

July 2022

Open: 7/26/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/1/2022 8:00:00 AM

All year round

Open:

Close:

Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme || All year round || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

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 Servicing Grants

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2999 4:00:00 PM

Regional Servicing Grants || Regional Servicing Grants || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

Regional Servicing Grants

Funding always open

Improving capacity and participation growth.

Regional Servicing Grants aim to improve the capacity and grow participation at a regional level through a State Sporting Association (SSA), and to improve the quality of sporting opportunities for people in regional Western Australia.

Available for

  • State sporting associations
  • Industry representative bodies

Categories and amounts

  • Regional Servicing Grants (From $5000 to $20,000)

2

Open: 1/29/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 2/26/2024 9:00:00 AM

1

Open: 9/18/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 10/16/2023 9:00:00 AM

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program || 1 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 5:00pm 16 October 2023

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program

Funding round open

Closing 5:00pm 16 October 2023

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.

Available for

  • Active recreation organisations
  • Community organisations
  • National sport league clubs
  • National sporting organisations
  • Regional sporting associations
  • Regional organisations
  • Sport or active recreation clubs
  • State sporting associations

Categories and amounts

  • Event project (Up to $15,000)
  • Country Sport Enrichment Scheme (Up to $30,000)
  • Event Hosting (Up to $50,000)

1

Open: 2/12/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 3/13/2023 9:00:00 AM

Closed funding

January 2022

Open: 1/25/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 3/10/2022 8:00:00 AM

Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund

Funding round closed

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

Funding delivered through the Aboriginal Arts Commissioning Fund is intended to: 

  • encourage the expression and preservation of traditional and contemporary regional Western Australian Aboriginal cultures, communities, and identities through the arts
  • support the development of significant and large-scale works created and produced by Aboriginal artists in regional Western Australia
  • enable employment opportunities for regional Aboriginal artists, arts workers and communities
  • showcase the unique stories of Western Australia’s First Nations peoples and engage new and diverse audiences.

Aboriginal Business Development and Capacity Building

Funding round closed

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

The program intends to:

  • support Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations based in regional and remote Western Australia to develop strategic, business, succession, sustainability, and/or governance plans
  • increase support for the development of the Aboriginal arts and cultural industry in regional and remote Western Australia
  • support cultural tourism, audience development and economic diversification by strengthening Aboriginal arts and cultural organisations in regional and remote Western Australia
  • support long-term skills development goals for Aboriginal arts workers, artists and communities in regional and remote Western Australia
  • improve economic and employment growth in regional and remote Aboriginal communities.

Activating Alfresco Rebate Program

Funding round 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.

Ongoing

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2999 4:00:00 PM

Active Regional Communities Grants || Ongoing || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing:

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 2023

Open: 8/22/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/28/2023 8:00:00 AM

December 2023

Open: 12/19/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 2/1/2024 8:00:00 AM

April 2024

Open: 4/23/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM

August 2023

Open: 8/22/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/28/2023 8:00:00 AM

December 2023

Open: 12/19/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 2/1/2024 8:00:00 AM

April 2024

Open: 4/23/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 5/30/2024 8:00:00 AM

Round 1 2023 to 2024

Open: 7/11/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 12/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

Arts Short Notice Activity Program || Round 1 2023 to 2024 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

Round 2 2023 to 2024

Open: 1/9/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 6/6/2024 8:00:00 AM

July 2021

Open: 7/27/2021 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/9/2021 8:00:00 AM

December 2022

Open: 12/13/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 1/25/2023 8:00:00 AM

Community Participation and Inclusion Program

Funding round closed

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

Funding delivered through the Community Participation and Inclusion Program is intended to:

  • facilitate participation in arts and cultural activities for people from diverse backgrounds
  • encourage the creative expression and development of diverse perspectives and ambitions
  • provide opportunities for marginalised communities to strengthen and present their art and culture
  • support the production of authentic, distinct creative works that tell Western Australian stories and celebrate diversity
  • create arts and cultural employment and career pathways for regional Western Australian artists and creatives from diverse backgrounds
  • contribute to social inclusion, wellbeing, cohesion and vibrancy in regional Western Australian communities.

Community Place Based Grant

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 9/10/2023 4:00:00 PM

Community Place Based Grants

Funding round closed

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

The Community Place Based Grants program provides funding for the development and delivery of co-designed, place based structured holiday and out-of-school activity programs in the Kimberley, Goldfields, Pilbara and Gascoyne regions.

The program includes a process to work with local government, Aboriginal leaders and service organisations, to embed sport and recreation in community-led activities and events that target vulnerable and at-risk youth and their families.

The aim is to fund programs for multiple years to ensure a consistent quality approach to programs to get traction, build capacity and have a collective impact.

Community Recovery Grants Program

Funding round closed

Round opening soon

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is supporting the Community Recovery Grants Program, an initiative designed to aid communities affected by the flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.

The program 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.

2024/2025 forward planning round

Open: 5/31/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 9/29/2023 8:00:00 AM

2023/2024 July small grants round

Open: 6/30/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 8/31/2023 8:00:00 AM

2024/2025 February small grants round

Open: 1/31/2024 4:00:00 PM

Close: 3/31/2024 8:00:00 AM

Round 1 2023 to 2024

Open: 7/11/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 12/7/2023 8:00:00 AM

Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program || Round 1 2023 to 2024 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

Round 2 2023 to 2024

Open: 1/9/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 6/6/2024 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

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.

1

Open: 12/1/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 2/2/2023 8:00:00 AM

2

Open: 4/26/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 6/1/2023 8:00:00 AM

3

Open: 8/22/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/28/2023 8:00:00 AM

Creativity for Schools

Funding round closed

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. 

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.

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.

2023

Open: 2/26/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 4/11/2023 9:00:00 AM

Executive Management Professional Development Program

Funding round closed

Providing professional development opportunities

The Executive Management Professional Development Program provides current and emerging executive management and senior leadership staff with up to $3000 to support development opportunities identified in their individual development plan (IDP).

The program aims to:

  • provide professional development opportunities for identified leaders that are employed within the sport and recreation industry and support them to achieve their individual professional goals
  • assist sport and recreation organisations to upskill and develop their staff
  • increase the overall capacity and capability of sport and recreation organisations.

2023

Open: 6/1/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 7/13/2023 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.

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.

July 2022

Open: 7/19/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 8/25/2022 8:00:00 AM

In the House

Funding round closed

Supporting the performing arts in regional Western Australia.

In the House supports the expansion of annual performing arts programs delivered by performing arts venues in regional Western Australia.

Innovation Challenge Program

Funding round 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. 

Open each calendar year

Open: 6/30/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2049 4:00:00 PM

KidSport || Open each calendar year || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

July 2021

Open: 7/27/2021 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/9/2021 8:00:00 AM

December 2022

Open: 12/13/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 1/25/2023 8:00:00 AM

Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning

Funding round closed

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

Funding delivered through Leveraged Creative and Cultural Planning is intended to:

  • support the creation of co-designed creative and cultural plans for regional local governments, groups of regional local governments or regional zones in WA
  • ensure integration of creative and cultural plans with regional local government Strategic Community Plans
  • increase support for the development of the arts, cultural infrastructure, heritage and creative industries in regional WA
  • improve economic and jobs growth in regional communities
  • support activities that encourage cultural tourism opportunities and the creative and cultural industries
  • contribute to the vibrancy and social wellbeing of regional communities. 

July 2022

Open: 7/19/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 8/25/2022 8:00:00 AM

Made in WA

Funding round closed

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

Funding delivered through Made in WA is intended to: 

  • increase the number and quality of performance-based works created and produced in regional Western Australia
  • ensure new work created in regional WA is relevant to regional audiences
  • enable employment and professional skill development opportunities for regional artists and arts workers
  • establish or further develop partnerships and collaborations between artists, producers, arts organisations and regional venues
  • showcase the unique stories of Western Australia, engage new audiences and contribute to the liveability and vibrancy of regional communities
  • support projects that increase access and participation or presentation opportunities by, with or for Aboriginal communities and/or young people. 

Nightclub Assistance Program

Open: 3/24/2022 4:00:00 PM

Close: 6/30/2022 9:00:00 AM

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.

Year-round

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2999 4:00:00 PM

North West Travel Subsidy || Year-round || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

Round 1

Open: 8/20/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 9/18/2023 9:00:00 AM

Outdoor Active Recreation Participation Grants 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.

Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS)

Funding round closed

Grants for WA schools to promote and advance reconciliation.

Funding assistance is available for your school to complete a PALS project. PALS projects are varied, and your school may already be involved with initiatives that are eligible for PALS funding. PALS funding is available to all WA primary and secondary schools and encourages schools with and without Aboriginal students to participate.

PALS is an initiative of the department which encourages WA schools to develop projects that promote reconciliation in their local community. PALS is based on the core attributes of:

  • 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.

PALS projects must focus on reconciliation and align with one or more of our six categories. In addition, an in class learning component is mandatory and must feature with your grant.

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.

March 2022

Open: 3/22/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 5/5/2022 8:00:00 AM

August 2022

Open: 8/30/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 10/11/2022 8:00:00 AM

Playing WA

Funding round closed

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

Playing WA supports the costs of touring WA-produced performing arts shows to regional and remote towns and communities in Western Australia.

August 2020

Open: 8/27/2020 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/29/2020 8:00:00 AM

Playing WA Multi-year

Funding round closed

Touring performing arts shows to regional WA

Playing WA supports the costs of touring WA-produced performing arts shows to regional and remote towns and communities in Western Australia.

The multi-year funding round of Playing WA supports a three-year touring program, allowing organisations to engage in longer term planning for regional touring.

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.

July 2022

Open: 7/26/2022 1:00:00 AM

Close: 9/1/2022 8:00:00 AM

Regional and Remote Festivals Fund

Funding round closed

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

Funding delivered through the Regional and Remote Festivals Fund is intended to: 

  • increase arts and cultural activity in regional and remote WA
  • provide employment opportunities for regional and remote communities
  • contribute to tourism growth in regional and remote WA
  • provide opportunities for regional and remote communities to participate in arts and cultural activity in their towns and communities
  • enable local communities to make decisions about their arts and cultural needs.

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.

All year round

Open:

Close:

Regional Athlete Travel Subsidy Scheme || All year round || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

Regional Servicing Grants

Open: 12/31/1999 4:00:00 PM

Close: 12/31/2999 4:00:00 PM

Regional Servicing Grants || Regional Servicing Grants || alwaysOpen || Funding always open
Closing: 4:00pm 7 December 2023

1

Open: 9/18/2023 1:00:00 AM

Close: 10/16/2023 9:00:00 AM

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program || 1 || open || Funding round open
Closing: 5:00pm 16 October 2023

2

Open: 1/29/2024 1:00:00 AM

Close: 2/26/2024 9:00:00 AM

1

Open: 2/12/2023 4:00:00 PM

Close: 3/13/2023 9:00:00 AM

Sport and Recreation Inclusive Participation Grants 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 Grants Program 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.

The 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 Development Funding Program

Funding round closed

Supporting State Sporting Associations (SSAs) to deliver programs, services and policies to help them to stabilise operations and build capacity.

Trail Planning Grants Program

Funding round closed

Eligible organisations can apply for up to $25,000 for projects that support the Trail Development Process.

The purpose of the 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. 

WA Hiking Participation Grants

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). 

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

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.

Page reviewed 06 July 2023