Creative Industries Grants in Western Australia — 2026

21 programs20 open now

Government grants are available for Australian businesses in the creative industries sector. Programs span federal and state governments, offering funding for growth, innovation, infrastructure and workforce development.

In Western Australia, western australia's grant landscape includes programs from the small business development corporation (sbdc), regional development commissions administering the regional economic development (red) grants, the department of local government, sport and cultural industries (dlgsc) and tourism wa.

Open programs

21 total
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Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

This grant supports arts projects created by individuals and groups in Western Australia. It funds a wide range of creative activities and artistic endeavors across various disciplines.

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Arts Projects for Organisations

This grant supports arts projects delivered by organisations in Western Australia. It funds a range of creative activities and artistic endeavours that contribute to the cultural landscape of the state.

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Connecting to Country

This grant supports creative industries projects that connect to country and cultural heritage. It funds initiatives that strengthen connections between creative practitioners and their cultural landscapes, particularly for Indigenous artists and communities.

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Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups

This grant supports arts projects created by individuals and groups in Western Australia. It funds a wide range of creative activities and artistic endeavors across various disciplines.

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Arts Projects for Organisations

This grant supports arts projects delivered by organisations in Western Australia. It funds a range of creative activities and artistic endeavours that contribute to the cultural landscape of the state.

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Connecting to Country

This grant supports creative industries projects that connect to country and cultural heritage. It funds initiatives that strengthen connections between creative practitioners and their cultural landscapes, particularly for Indigenous artists and communities.

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Creativity and Wellbeing for Young People

This grant supports creative projects and initiatives that promote wellbeing among young people in Western Australia. It funds programs that use creative industries and cultural activities to enhance mental health, social connection, and personal development for youth.

Ongoing
Arts Short Notice Activity Program

This program provides funding for arts and creative activities that require short notice scheduling. It supports cultural and creative sector initiatives across Western Australia.

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Creativity for Schools

A funding program that supports creative industries projects and initiatives in Western Australian schools. The grant aims to foster creativity and arts engagement among students through partnerships with creative professionals and organizations.

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Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS)

PALS is a funding program that supports collaborative partnerships in the creative industries sector. The grant aims to facilitate knowledge sharing, learning, and acceptance among creative industry partners through structured partnership projects.

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Creative Learning

This grant supports creative learning initiatives in Western Australia, funding programs and projects that develop creative skills and cultural engagement in educational and community settings.

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CMF Development Program

A funding program designed to support the development of creative industries projects in Western Australia. The program provides financial assistance to eligible applicants working in the creative sector to develop and advance their creative ventures.

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Creative WA Internships

A program that provides internship opportunities for individuals in Western Australia's creative industries sector. The initiative supports emerging talent by connecting interns with creative businesses and organizations for practical work experience.

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Creative WA Fellowships

The Creative WA Fellowships program provides support to Western Australian creative professionals to undertake professional development, research, or creative projects that advance their practice and contribute to the creative industries sector. Fellowships enable artists and creative practitioners to pursue ambitious projects, gain new skills, and establish themselves as leaders in their field.

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Kids Access All Areas

A program that provides funding to support children and young people's access to creative industries, tourism, and sport activities and experiences. The grant aims to remove barriers and increase participation in cultural and recreational opportunities for kids across Western Australia.

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Arts Short Notice Activity Program

This program provides funding for arts activities that can be delivered at short notice in Western Australia. It supports creative industries projects and events that contribute to the cultural landscape of the state.

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Public Regional Galleries Improvement Fund

This fund supports the improvement and development of public regional galleries across Western Australia. It provides financial assistance to enhance gallery facilities, collections, and visitor experiences in regional areas.

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Regional Performing Arts

This grant supports performing arts organizations and artists in regional Western Australia. It funds the development, presentation, and promotion of performing arts activities in regional communities.

Ongoing
Partnership Acceptance Learning Sharing (PALS)

PALS is a funding program that supports collaborative partnerships in the creative industries sector. The program facilitates knowledge sharing and learning between organizations through structured partnership arrangements.

Ongoing
Creative Organisations Multiyear Funding Programs

Funding programs designed to support creative organisations with multiyear grants. These programs provide sustained financial support to eligible creative sector organisations in Western Australia.

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Getting the Show Back on the Road

This grant supports the creative industries, tourism, and sport sectors in Western Australia to recover and rebuild following disruptions. It provides funding to help eligible organizations and businesses in these sectors get back to operating and delivering services to the community.

Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.