Funding opportunities

Dream it Forward (DIF) Program

This program aims to support community-led projects focused on strengthening, sustaining, or adding value to grassroots initiatives that:

Positively impact the social, emotional, and spiritual well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, families, and communities in Western Australia.
Strengthen cultural identity and apply culturally informed ways of healing to improve social and emotional well-being.
Reduce risk factors and operate a range of activities to increase community protection against psychological distress.
Embed cultural understanding into the design and delivery of activities that enhance quality of life, and holistically promote wellbeing.
Focus on connection to country, culture, spirituality, family, and community.

Due: Sunday 11th May

Amount: Max. $7,000

Eligibility: See website for eligibility requirements

https://connectgroups.org.au/current-projects/dream-it-forward

Keep Australia Beautiful WA (KABWA) – Community Litter Grants

This program aims to provide financial support to communities and organisations for the implementation of projects which make lasting changes that reduce litter and change littering behaviour. It encourages integrated litter prevention projects, incorporating education, and engagement as key elements and are consistent with the KAB WA's Litter Prevention Strategy for Western Australia.

Due: Tuesday 20th May

Amount: Max. $10,000

Eligibility:

Local government
Associations
Community groups
Small to medium enterprises
Events and festivals
Schools

https://www.wa.gov.au/service/environment/environment-information-services/community-litter-grants

Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund

This program aims to support improvements to the quality of public art gallery infrastructure in regional WA.

Due: Thursday 22nd May

Amount: Min. $5,000 – Max. $100,000

Eligibility: See website for eligibility requirements

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/public-regional-galleries-improvement-fund

Arts Short Notice Activity Program (Arts SNAP)

This program aims to support 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. Its key focus is to support applicants to respond to and capitalise on short notice, career building opportunities where the other DLGSC Culture and the Arts funding rounds.

Due: Thursday 5th June

Amount: Max. $10,000

Eligibility:

Individuals that must have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status.
Groups including unincorporated bodies, partnerships and individuals informally collaborating on an activity must be based in Australia.

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/arts-short-notice-activity-program

Contemporary Music Fund Short Notice Activity Program (CMF SNAP)

This program aims to support short notice opportunities for individuals, bands and music industry professionals.

Due: Thursday 5th June

Amount: Max. $15,000

Eligibility:

Individuals that must have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status.
Groups including unincorporated bodies, partnerships and individuals informally collaborating on an activity must be based in Australia.

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/contemporary-music-fund-grant-program

Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS)

This program aims to encourage WA schools to develop projects promoting and advancing reconciliation in their local community. 

Due: (opens 6th May) Thursday 19th June

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility:

Western Australian kindergartens funded by the Department of Education.
All WA primary and secondary schools.

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/partnership-acceptance-learning-sharing-(pals)

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: Monday 30th June

Amount: NA

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.agric.wa.gov.au/grains/farm-debt-mediation-wa-scheme

Short-Term Rental Accommodation Incentive Scheme

This program aims to provide incentive payment for property owners who offered short-term rental accommodation during a specified 'relevant period' but are now willing to transition to a minimum 12-month long-term tenancy, at or below the maximum rent chargeable for their property's location. It encourages property owners to lease their properties on the long-term rental market.

Due: Monday 30th June

Amount: Max. $10,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-mines-industry-regulation-and-safety/short-term-rental-accommodation-incentive-scheme

Vacant Property Rental Incentive Scheme

This program aims to support owners of vacant residential properties in Western Australia, to transfer their property to the long-term rental market for at least 12 months to support people seeking a rental home.

Due: Monday 30th June

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/department-of-energy-mines-industry-regulation-and-safety/vacant-property-rental-incentive-scheme

NACC Biodiversity Community Grants

This program aims to improve the management and protection of the region's threatened Malleefowl (Leipoa ocellata) and Black-flanked Rock-wallaby (Petrogale lateralis lateralis) to ensure its ecological values are retained for future generations. It provides resources to assist land managers and community groups to undertake on-ground land management and adaptation activities, and enhance community skills and knowledge.

Due: Monday 30th June

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.nacc.com.au/project/biodiversity-community-grants-program/

KidSport

This program aims to support children aged five to 18 years of age from low income families to participate in community sport. Its primary objective is to reduce the financial barrier of participation in community sport for low income families.

Due: Monday 30th June

Amount: Max. $500

Eligibility:

Community sport club or incorporated organisation
Sport business
School sport club
Swim school

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

WA Residential Battery Scheme

This program aims to provide one-off rebates and no interest loans to help households purchase residential batteries.

Due: Opens 1st July

Amount: Max. $10,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.wa.gov.au/organisation/energy-policy-wa/wa-residential-battery-scheme

WA Waste Authority – WasteSorted Schools Program

This program aims to provide funding for schools to set up infrastructure and initiatives that avoid and recover school waste. It also aims to educate and engage students and the school community in waste avoidance and recovery practices.

Due: (opens 2nd June) Tuesday 5th August

Amount: Max. $5,500

Eligibility:

Primary schools
High schools
K–12 schools (primary and secondary school may apply separately)
Education support centres (may apply separately)

https://www.wasteauthority.wa.gov.au/programs/view/wastesorted-schools-grants

Regional Athlete Support Program

This program aims to support regional-based talented athletes, coaches and officials which allows athletes to continue their development and progress along the athlete pathway from their home environment. It develops young regionally-based talented athletes to train and compete in regional WA.

Due: Opens 19th August

Amount: NA

Eligibility:

Regional organisations
State sporting associations

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/sport-and-recreation-funding/regional-athlete-support-program

Regional Performing Arts (WA)

This program aims to provide funding to support the development of new performing arts work and touring of existing performing arts work in regional Western Australia.

Due: (opens 2nd September) Thursday 25th September

Amount: Max. $150,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/regional-performing-arts

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program

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

Due: (opens 4th August) Monday 1st September

Amount: Min. $5,000 - Max. $50,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

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

Stan Perron Charitable Foundation – Community Grants

This program aims to support projects for the health and wellbeing of the WA community.

Due: Monday 6th October

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

Eligibility: Eligible applicants include cultural and arts organisations in Western Australia.

https://www.perronfoundation.org.au/apply-community-grants

Arts Activities in Regional Communities Grant Program (WA)

This program aims to provide funding for projects that support participation in, access to and creation of arts and culture in regional Western Australia.

Due: (opens 2nd September) Thursday 9th October

Amount: Max. $60,000

Eligibility:

WA regional local governments
WA based organisations, groups and individuals

https://www.dlgsc.wa.gov.au/funding/arts-funding/arts-activities-in-regional-communities

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

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

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

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 three funding categories;

1. Up to $5,000

2. Over $5,000

3. 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

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

Active Regional Communities Grant

Due: Ongoing – always open

Amount:

Event Hosting: Grants up to $5000
Capacity Building: Grants up to $5000
Participation: Grants up to $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: