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
16 totalThe Collie Futures Small Grants Program provides funding to projects that help strengthen and diversify the Collie economy as the region transitions away from coal-related industries. Projects must deliver meaningful economic or community outcomes and support economic diversity, growth, and jobs in the Collie region, contribute to a vibrant and liveable regional community, or maximise opportunities for transitioning workers.
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.
A funding program that provides support to increase children's access to creative industries, tourism, and sport activities and experiences. The grant aims to remove barriers and expand participation opportunities for kids in these sectors across Western Australia.
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 program provides grants to support and increase hiking participation across Western Australia. Funding is available for organizations and groups to develop hiking initiatives, improve trail access, and promote hiking as a recreational activity.
Grants supporting community-led projects that enhance local places and spaces for sport and recreation. Funding assists communities to develop, improve, and activate places where people can participate in sport and recreation activities.
A multi-year funding program supporting the development and delivery of sports and recreation activities across Western Australia. The grant aims to increase participation in physical activity and sport, particularly in regional and underserved communities.
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.
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 recreational opportunities for communities.
The CMF Development Program provides funding to support the development of creative industries projects in Western Australia. It aims to foster innovation and growth within the creative sector by providing financial assistance for project development and capacity building.
This program provides funding for arts and creative activities that require short notice scheduling. It supports cultural and creative sector initiatives across Western Australia.
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.
The Kimberley Development Commission offers limited and targeted financial assistance to Kimberley businesses and organizations for specific projects and proposals. Support may include small grants for business case development, sponsorship of events with economic development or quality of life focus, support for regional participation in significant external events, letters of support for grant applications, and project facilitation with government agencies.
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.
An eleven-year, $60.85 million State Government investment program that provides up to $250,000 per project to support locally-driven initiatives in regional Western Australia. The grants fund projects that promote sustainable jobs, workforce solutions, productivity, skills development, and industry diversification across the Goldfields-Esperance region.
Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.