Funding opportunities

Shark Deterrent Rebate

This program aims to provide a rebate to Western Australian residents that purchase a scientifically-proven and approved personal shark deterrent device.

Due: This program is open on an ongoing basis until funds are fully allocated.

Amount: Max. $200

Eligibility: Western Australia residents.

https://www.sharksmart.com.au/staying-safe/rebate

WA Treebate Program

This program aims to encourage Western Australians to plant native trees on their properties.

Due: This program is open on an ongoing basis until funds are fully exhausted.

Amount: Max. $150

Eligibility:

Eligible applicants must:

Be a resident of Western Australia.
Be 18 years of age or older.
Have purchased and planted a native tree on the private property.

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-water-and-environmental-regulation/treebate

Regional Economic Development (RED) Grants

This program aims to provide an opportunity for local businesses to access funding to build capability and capacity of Western Australia’s regions through job creation, increased productivity and industry development.

Due: 5pm Friday 9th January 2026

Amount: Max. $250,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.gedc.wa.gov.au/our-programs/regional-economic-development-red-grants-2/

WA Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

This program aims to support 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.

Due: Thursday 15th January 2026

Amount: Min. $5,000 – Max. $80,000

Eligibility:

Individuals
Groups

https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/arts-projects-for-individuals-and-groups

WA Arts Projects for Organisations

Due: Thursday 15th January 2026

Amount: Min. $5,000 – Max. $80,000

Eligibility:

Organisations

https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/arts-projects-for-organisations

LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Grant Program

This program aims to provide funding opportunities to eligible organisations supporting implementation of Western Australia’s (WA) LGBTIQA+ Inclusion Strategy (Strategy) and initial five-year Action Plan. The focus of the grants is to support initiatives that align with the priority areas of the Strategy:

Belonging, connection and visibility.
Safety, equity and wellbeing.

Due: Monday 16th February 2026

Amount: Max. $25,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/lgbtiqa-inclusion-grants-program

Suicide Prevention Australia – Western Australian Suicide Prevention Grants Program

This program aims to support locally developed initiatives that meet the specific needs of target communities.

Due: (opens 13th December) Thursday 19th February 2026

Amount: Max. $100,000

Eligibility:

Incorporated community sector organisation (not-for-profit).
Local government authority.
Unincorporated organisation or community group, applying through an incorporated body or a local government authority.

https://www.suicidepreventionaust.org/wa-grants

Regional Arts WA – Next Gen Arts Grant Program

This program aims to support the employment of regional artists to deliver arts activities for regional young people aged between 12 and 18.

Due: (opens 12th January 2026) Friday 20th February 2026

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://regionalartswa.org.au/funding/nextgengrant/

WA Golf Foundation Grants Program

This program aims to provide financial support for the development of golf in Western Australia.

Due: Sunday 1st March 2026

Amount: There are no specified minimum and maximum funding limits.

Eligibility:

Clubs
District Golf Associations
Golfing organisations
Schools
Other organisations that are currently involved or wanting to become involved in projects, programs and services which result in the development of golf in Western Australia

https://wagf.org.au/cms/get-funding/

Regional Arts WA – Regional Arts Fund: Project Grants

This program aims to support arts projects, professional development for artists and arts workers, and community capacity building projects. It is one of the streams under the Regional Arts Fund that support artists and communities in regional and remote areas.

Due: (opens 3rd February 2026) Tuesday 17th March 2026

Amount: Max. $30,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://regionalartswa.org.au/funding/raf-project-grants/

KidSport

This program aims to support children aged five to 18 years of age (inclusive) from low-income families and at-risk groups to participate in community sport. Its primary objective is to reduce the financial barrier of participation in community sport for low-income families.

Due: Tuesday 30th June, 2026

Amount: Max. $300

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/kidsport

Farm Debt Mediation Scheme (WA)

This program aims to assist farm/pastoral businesses and financial institutions resolve disagreements when the parties fall into dispute about the businesses financial arrangements. Its objective is to provide a method for farm/pastoral businesses and financial institutions to resolve disputes relating to the terms and conditions of a loan contract and associated commercial debt through mediation which is low cost, impartial and confidential.

Due: Tuesday 30th June, 2026

Amount: NA

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include all farm and pastoral businesses.

https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/grants-and-support/farm-debt-mediation-scheme-wa2

Housing Australia – Regional First Home Buyer Guarantee (RFHBG)

This program aims to support eligible regional home buyers to buy a home sooner.

Due: Tuesday 30th June, 2026

Amount: Variable

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://firsthomebuyers.gov.au/

Creative Organisations Two Year Program

This program aims to support, cultural and creative organisations that add dynamism and targeted support to the Western Australian creative organisations ecosystem.

Due: (opens 19th May 2026) Thursday 2nd July 2026

Amount: There are no specified minimum and maximum funding limits.

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include creative organisations in Western Australia.

https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/creative-organisations-multiyear-funding-programs

ONGOING AND RECURRING GRANTS

Spacecubed Innovative Society Fund – Lotterywest IdeaStarter

This program aims to support early stage ideas, and help entrepreneurs at the beginning of their journey cross the chasm between idea and market adoption with a small amount of startup capital. It is one of the three streams of the Innovative Society Initiative Fund, supported by Lotterywest, which aims to build a stronger culture of innovation in Western Australia.

Due: Ongoing on a rolling 90-day period

Amount: Max. $15,000

Eligibility:

Incorporated associations
Companies limited by guarantee
Co-operatives
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander organisations (or registered community services that are governed and operated by a Western Australian Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander community
Not-for-profit organisations incorporated under statute or charter (e.g. universities, charities or local government authorities.

https://spacecubed.com/program/innovative-society-fund/#lotterywest-ideastarter

Healthway – Healthy Communities Program

This program aims to fund a range of health promotion activities and campaigns to promote and encourage healthy lifestyles for all Western Australians.

Due: Ongoing

Amount: There are 3 funding categories:

Up to $5,000
Over $5,000
Aboriginal health project funding, up to $10,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.healthway.wa.gov.au/our-funding/healthy-communities-program/

Jobs and Skills WA Employer Incentive

This program aims to increase apprenticeship and traineeship commencements by assisting employers to meet the costs of employing an apprentice or trainee. It provides financial assistance to Western Australian businesses who employ an apprentice or new entrant trainee, and who have lodged the training contract for registration, on or after 1 July 2019.

Due: Ongoing

Amount: Max. $8,500

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.jobsandskills.wa.gov.au/employerincentive

WA Travel and Accommodation Allowance (TAA)

This program aims to provide financial assistance to support off the job training being delivered to apprentices (including trainees, cadets and interns) who are, or would normally be, required to travel long distances to attend off the job training.

Due: Ongoing

Amount: N/A

Eligibility:

Apprentices
Employers
Training Providers

https://www.dtwd.wa.gov.au/policies-guidelines-reporting/travel-and-accommodation-allowance

Tourism WA – Major Events Funding

This program aims to sponsor a range of major sporting, arts, cultural and culinary events in WA for locals and visitors to enjoy.

Applications must be submitted 12 months before the date of the event.

Due: Ongoing

Amount: N/A

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include event holders wishing to put on a major event for locals and visitors. These can include federations, authorities, corporations and individuals with requests for event funding.

https://www.tourism.wa.gov.au/industry-support-and-events/resources-for-event-holders/Pages/Funding-for-major-events.aspx

Community Child Care Fund (CCCF) – Special Circumstances Grant Opportunity

Due: Ongoing

Amount: Not to exceed $150,000 per financial year

Eligibility:

Be a Child Care Subsidy approved provider
Be high risk of temporary/permanent closure
Seeking to commerce a new service in a community where another service has closed, resulting in a lack of childcare (market failure).

https://www.education.gov.au/child-care-package/community-child-care-fund/cccf-special-circumstances-grant

Mt Burdett Rural & Regional Advancement Foundation

Due: Bi-monthly for Individual Applications and quarterly for Group Project Applications. Contact the Foundation to find out the upcoming submission deadlines.

Amount: Max. $20,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.mtburdettfoundation.org.au/rural-and-regional

Active Regional Communities Grant

Due: Ongoing

Amount:

Event Hosting: Grants max. $5000
Capacity Building: Grants max. $5000
Participation: Grants max. $5000

Eligibility:

State Sporting Associations (SSAs) that oversee regional operations or are representing a local club or association
Regional sporting club or active recreation organisation
Not-for-profit community organisations involved in the conduct of sport or active recreation
In the absence of a suitable sport or active recreation organisation, a local government authority is eligible to apply

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/active-regional-communities-grants

Community Place Based Grants Program (DLGSCI)

Due: Ongoing

Amount: $5,000 - $50,000 per annum for up to 3 years

Eligibility: