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$20.8 million WAIS funding boost to build on Olympic success

Aug 13, 2024
A $20.8 million funding boost over 4 years will support the WA Institute of Sport's (WAIS) operations and athlete development in the lead-up to the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles and 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane.
THEATRE 180 Executive Director Rebecca Davis and Artistic Director Stuart Halusz, with a life-size puppetry horse head

CinePlay production receives funding to tour WA

Aug 9, 2024
A unique stage production combining live theatre and cinematography will be experienced by more audiences across Western Australia thanks to $149,712 from the State Government.
Lawn bowls with a close up photo of the bowl and jack, photographed close up low profile shot showing the green grass bowling surface in the background.

Community sport and recreation facilities enjoy fresh funding

Aug 8, 2024
The latest round of Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF) and Club Night Lights Program (CNLP) small grants funding has been announced.
A screen capture of a recording of 'promethe(us)' at The Blue Room Theatre as part of Kickstart, Teaghan Lowry

Next up for regional WA: RACIP funding for emerging creatives

Aug 7, 2024
Emerging regional artists and creative professionals are set to benefit from the latest round of funding delivered through the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).
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$350,000 available for community causes — grant applications now open

Jul 8, 2024
Applications are now open for the Gaming Community Trust grants program which distributes unclaimed gambling winnings to worthwhile community causes.
An drone view of the Lovegrove Sports Pavilion in Pinjarra

Pinjarra’s new multi-million-dollar sports pavilion

Jun 27, 2024
Regional town benefits from DLGSC’s Community Sporting and Recreational Facilities Fund program
Artistic swimmers standing together at the edge of the pool.

The art of swimming — funding boost for high performance sport

Jun 27, 2024
The sport of artistic swimming has received a funding boost to employ a high performance manager and a wellbeing manager.
A man and a boy posing a dance move in a desert environment. A group of people are watching in the background.

$600,000 to boost creativity and wellbeing for young people

Jun 24, 2024
A new program to improve creativity and wellbeing for young people across Western Australia will be trialled after the State Government approved $600,000 in funding for 8 organisations to deliver culture and the arts projects with health benefits.
Aerial view of a sailing regatta with text:  Sport and Recreation Events Funding Grants Program

Sports events receive funding to make for a more active WA

Jun 17, 2024
From a run in Chittering called Chitty Chitty Run Run to Scarborough’s Groundswell Festival, local sport and recreation events have received more than $1 million in funding.
A referee with a sports whistle in her mouth. Text reads Coaching and Officiating Grants Program

Coaches and officials get upskilled

Jun 17, 2024
34 state sporting associations have received funding to help upskill their coaches and officials. As part of the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program 2023/24, coaches and officials around the state will benefit from $436,375 in funding.
Inclusive Participation Grants Program branded image with people touching fists in a circle

$2.2 million in funding to boost inclusive participation in sport and recreation

Jun 13, 2024
Grants program making sure sport and recreation stays fun, safe and welcoming for everyone of all abilities.
Alluvial Gold by Louise Devenish, Erin Coates and Stuart James. Produced by Tura New Music. Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, June 2022. Photo by Edify Media.

Three million dollars in grants for arts and culture projects in WA

May 1, 2024
75 community organisations, groups and individuals across Western Australia will benefit from $3,107,488 in grants to support arts, music, and cultural projects and events in WA via 2 funding streams.
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