Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program

Providing financial support to assist sport and active recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver sport and mass participation events in Western Australia.

The Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport's (CITS) vision is to make Western Australia a world-class arts, cultural, sport and Aboriginal tourist destination. CITS aims to continue to increase the number of people visiting Western Australia from interstate and overseas so they can experience our unique arts, cultural, sport and Aboriginal attractions.

A diverse sport and recreation events calendar will attract more sports fans and sporting teams to Western Australia and maximise our opportunities to grow our sport and active recreation events. This will enable us to help create more jobs and more vibrant urban and regional communities, boost the economy and enhance Western Australia’s reputation as a major sport and active recreation tourism destination.

Eligibility

The following organisations are eligible to apply: 

  • recognised national sporting organisations (NSOs) and organisations for people with disability (NSODs)
  • CITS recognised State sporting associations (SSAs), State active recreation organisations (SAROs) and peak bodies
  • local government authorities (LGAs)
  • regional and local sport and active recreation clubs and associations, affiliated with a recognised governing body
  • community sport and active recreation organisations.

In addition, to be eligible for funding organisations must: 

  • be incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act 2015 (WA) or a company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001 (Commonwealth) or a registered local government entity in Western Australia
  • possess an Australian Business Number (ABN)
  • maintain appropriate and sufficient insurance cover for the duration of the grant period. Please note, for Public Liability Insurance, a minimum value of $10 million per claim or occurrence giving rise to a claim is required.

In addition, the following will apply: 

  • Provide written evidence that the relevant state, national or international body is supportive of the event being conducted in WA and confirming that the event is the pinnacle event for the sport, age group or discipline. For mass participation events, a letter of support is still recommended. This may be provided by the governing body of the activity or the local government where the event is taking place. 
  • Organisations with outstanding acquittals for any CITS grant may have payments withheld until outstanding acquittal documentation is satisfactorily completed. 

Funding rounds

RoundOpenCloseProject datesCategory
November 20259:00am 3 November 202511:59pm 24 November 20251 January 2026 to 31 December 2026
  • Event project
  • Event hosting
  • Country Sport Enrichment Scheme 

 

There is a second round planned for February 2026, confirmed dates will be advised.

Key changes

Please note that the guidelines have recently been updated, and review the changes carefully before applying.

  • event delivery period has increased from 6 months to 12 months
  • minimum amount available to apply for is now $10,000
  • maximum amount available for mass participation events is now $30,000
  • minimum participation numbers required for mass participation events is now 250 in regions and 500 in metro
  • assessment criteria have been given a weighting.

Funding overview

Funding closed

Who can apply

  • Active recreation organisations
  • Community organisations
  • National sporting organisations
  • Regional organisations
  • Regional sporting associations
  • Sport or active recreation clubs
  • State sporting associations

Amount available

  • Event project: From $10,000 to $15,000
  • Event hosting: Mass participation events: $10,000 to $30,000. National and/or international event: $10,000 to $50,000.
  • Country Sport Enrichment Scheme: From $10,000 to $30,000

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program guidelines

More information

Jessica Vanzwam
Project Officer — Sector Performance
Sport and Recreation — Sector Sustainability and Participation 
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
Phone 61 8 9492 9682

Successful applications

Page reviewed 19 November 2025