Tourism businesses — including hotels, restaurants, tour operators and visitor attractions — can access grants to improve facilities, develop new experiences and promote destinations to domestic and international visitors. State tourism bodies offer region-specific programs alongside federal infrastructure and destination development grants.
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
30 totalAn eleven-year, $60.85 million State Government investment program that funds locally-driven projects to stimulate job creation and economic growth in regional Western Australia. Up to $250,000 is available per project to promote sustainable jobs, workforce solutions, productivity, skills and capability building, and industry diversification across the Goldfields-Esperance region.
Grants to support community sport and recreation activities in regional Western Australia. The program funds projects that increase participation in sport and recreation, build community capacity, and promote active and healthy lifestyles in regional areas.
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.
Grants supporting community-led projects that enhance local places and spaces. Funding is available for projects that improve community gathering spaces, recreational facilities, and place-based initiatives that benefit local residents.
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.
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.
This program provides funding for arts and creative activities that require short notice scheduling. It supports cultural and creative sector initiatives across Western Australia.
This fund provides grants to support the development, upgrade, and improvement of community sporting and recreation facilities across Western Australia. It aims to enhance access to quality facilities that support participation in sport and recreation activities for local communities.
This program provides funding to support the delivery of sport and recreation events across Western Australia. It aims to increase participation in sport and recreation activities and promote community engagement through events.
This program provides grants to support and increase hiking participation across Western Australia. It funds initiatives that promote hiking activities, trail development, and community engagement in hiking programs.
This grant supports performing arts activities and events in regional Western Australia. It funds organizations and individuals working in the performing arts sector to develop and deliver performances and cultural programs in regional communities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
This program provides funding to support the planning and development of recreational trails in Western Australia. Grants assist with feasibility studies, master planning, and detailed design work for new or upgraded trail projects that enhance recreation opportunities and tourism.
This program provides funding to support outdoor active recreation initiatives in Western Australia. It aims to increase participation in outdoor recreation activities and improve access to outdoor recreation facilities and experiences.
This program provides grants to support inclusive participation in sport and recreation activities for underrepresented groups in Western Australia. The funding aims to remove barriers to participation and increase access to sport and recreation opportunities for all community members.
Grants to support community sport and recreation activities in regional Western Australia. The program funds projects that increase participation in sport and recreation, build community capacity, and promote active and healthy lifestyles in regional areas.
A subsidy program that provides financial assistance to help offset travel costs for eligible participants traveling to sporting and recreational events in Western Australia's North West region. The program aims to increase participation and access to sport and recreation opportunities in remote areas.
This fund provides grants to support the development, upgrade, and improvement of community sporting and recreation facilities across Western Australia. It aims to enhance access to quality facilities that support participation in sport and recreation activities.
This program provides funding to support the delivery of sport and recreation events across Western Australia. It aims to increase participation in sport and recreation activities and promote community engagement through events.
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.
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.
This grant supports arts activities and cultural events in regional Western Australian communities. It funds projects that bring arts and cultural experiences to regional areas, enhancing community engagement and cultural participation.
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.
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.
This grant supports regional arts venues in Western Australia to enhance their facilities, operations, and programming. It aims to strengthen the cultural infrastructure and accessibility of arts venues across regional communities.
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.