Funding opportunities

Regional Arts WA – Regional Arts Fund: Quick Response Grants

This program aims to assist regional artists, arts organisations and communities to take up professional or skills development opportunities, or respond to small project opportunities that arise at short notice. It is one of the streams under the Regional Arts Fund which is part of the Australian Government’s Arts and Cultural Development Program that supports participation in, and access to, Australia’s arts and culture through developing and supporting cultural expression.

Due: Friday 31st October

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://regionalartswa.org.au/funding/quick-response-grant/

Stay On Your Feet® – Move Improve Remove Grants Program

This program aims to provide groups and organisations with the opportunity to deliver falls prevention programs targeting older adults within their community.

Due: Friday 7th November

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.injurymatters.org.au/programs/stay-on-your-feet/move-improve-remove-grants/

WA Youth Engagement Grants Program

This program aims to provide grants for local governments and community service organisations to implement projects in Western Australia that engage young people (aged 10-25 years) in creative ways and help to achieve positive outcomes for young people in the community.

Due: Monday 17th November

Amount: Max. $10,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.wa.gov.au/government/publications/wa-youth-engagement-grants-program

Boarding Away from Home Allowance (BAHA)

This program aims to provide financial assistance to parents and guardians when children are required to board away from home or live in a second home away from their primary residence to attend a Western Australian school from Kindergarten to Year 12.

Due: Friday 28th November

Amount: Max. $1,424

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.education.wa.edu.au/boarding-away-from-home-allowance

Leadership WA – Rising Leadership Program

This program aims to support emerging to mid-career professionals and leaders from all sectors and industries, seeking to become authentic, courageous, effective and connected leaders in the workplace.

Due: Sunday 30th November

Amount: Scholarships available

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://leadershipwa.org.au/programs/rising-leadership-program/

Strengthening Rural Communities – Small & Vital

The Strengthening Rural Communities (SRC) Small & Vital stream gives small remote, rural and regional communities across Australia the opportunity to access funds for a broad range of initiatives that directly and clearly benefit local communities.

Due: Thursday 4th December

Amount: Max. $50,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://frrr.org.au/funding/src-small-vital/

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 4th December

Amount: Max. $10,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

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

Contemporary Music Fund Development Program

This program aims to support career changing opportunities for individuals, bands and music industry professionals, providing funding for professional development, sector development, international, national, and regional touring/showcasing opportunities, and recording and promotional activities.

Due: Thursday 4th December

Amount: Max. $20,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.cits.wa.gov.au/funding/creative-industries-funding/cmf-development-program

Cricket WA – Australian Cricket Infrastructure Fund (ACIF)

This program aims to provide funding for community cricket facility projects, with a focus on growing participation, promoting accessibility and inclusivity and delivering upon Australian Cricket's strategic priorities.

Due: Sunday 14th December

Amount: Min. $500 - Max. $40,000

Eligibility:

Clubs
Associations
Councils
Schools
Cricket facility managers

https://www.wacricket.com.au/support/facilities-and-infrastructure

Vacant Property Rental Incentive Scheme

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

Due: Wednesday 31st December

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

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

WA Rent Relief Program

This program aims to provide one-off rent relief payments to help eligible tenants who are at risk of eviction because their rent is in arrears to negotiate with their landlords to extend their tenancy.

Due: Wednesday 31st December

Amount: Max. $5,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.wa.gov.au/service/community-services/grants-and-subsidies/wa-rent-relief-program

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

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

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/

Farmers' Market Grant Scheme

This program aims to support Western Australia's farmers' markets, which play a key role in connecting communities and showcasing in-season, local produce. It can be directed to regional and metropolitan economic development growth opportunities through either supporting the business sustainability of existing farmers’ markets or encouraging the development of new farmers’ markets.

Due: Friday 31st December 2027, or until funds are expended, whichever comes first.

Amount: Max. $50,000

Eligibility: See the website for eligibility requirements

https://www.dpird.wa.gov.au/businesses/grants-and-support/farmers-market-grant/

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: