Funding for projects that support participation in, access to and creation of arts and culture in regional Western Australia.
Arts Activities in Regional Communities is a program of the Regional Creative Industries Fund which receives funding support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development.
For arts and cultural projects in regional WA that align with the following objectives:
Grants of up to $60,000 for arts and cultural activities and creative developments in regional Western Australia.
Grants of up to $50,000 for regional local governments to develop creative and cultural plans or revise existing plans.
Before applying, speak with a Project Officer on 08 6552 7400 or email grantsci@cits.wa.gov.au to discuss your project.
Applications are open to Western Australian based:
For 2026, Indian Ocean Territories applicants can apply to the Indian Ocean Territories Arts Activities in Regional Communities program.
*If applying from metropolitan WA, you must provide evidence of support from, and benefits to, relevant regional communities.
*If applying on behalf of Aboriginal people, you must provide evidence of significant Aboriginal involvement in project conception, development and delivery.
Funding open
You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.