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GRANTS AND OPPORTUNITIES
Grant Directory 2019
Grants Calendar 2019
Other Funding Sources
Australia Council for the Arts - is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. It offers a wide range of grants which support a diverse range of artists, artistic practice, organisations and arts activity.
Department of Culture and the Arts - gives communities in Western Australia the opportunity to create and experience arts and culture and it offers Arts Grants across a variety of program areas.
Art on the Move - administers three levels of State and Federal funding for the preparation and touring of exhibitions by professional artists.
Country Arts WA - helps Regional communities use culture and the arts as part of their community’s development. They are an independent not-for-profit organisation and receive funding to deliver programs on behalf of the State and Federal governments.
Healthway- provides Arts Sponsorship Programs designed to support arts activities including exhibitions, theatre/dance productions, arts festivals, workshops and arts competitions. In return, these events provide opportunities for the promotion of health messages, the creation of healthy environments and increased participation in the arts.
The JB Seed Fund - aims to help Australian artists from any background who create art and music across any genre to establish themselves as self-sustained, professional artists.
Lotterywest - available to Not-For-Profit Organisations in Western Australia. Grants cannot be made to individuals, private or for-profit organisations, government bodies or organisations with a statutory base.
Propel Youth Arts WA - the peak body for Youth arts in Western Australia and is dedicated to creating opportunities for young people to engage in the arts.
Corporate Grants
Alcoa - supports partnerships and initiatives that help build stronger communities for the future.
Rio Tinto Community Investment WA - provides support for community-based programs in WA.
State Government Grant Sites
Department for Communities
Office of Multicultural Interests - supports the inclusion of Western Australians from diverse linguistic, religious and ethnic backgrounds in the Western Australian community.
Department of Regional Development
Road Safety Commission Grants
Giving 4 Grassroots Opening early 2019
Up to $10,000 to community-based organisations, schools and clubs for programs that address areas of Girls & Women, Inclusion & Diversity, Physical Activity and/or Leadership & Decision Making.
Social Justice Small Grants Closes 4 March 2019
$1000 - $10,000 provides seed funding to assist communities and organisations to build capacity that will help create structural change and bring about greater social justice in Australia.
Sporting Schools Funding is available Closes 4 March 2019
To deliver Sporting Schools programs before, during or after school hours. Sporting Schools is a $200 million Australian Government initiative designed to help schools to increase children's participation in sport, and to connect them with community sporting opportunities.
Road Safety Community Grant Closes 8 March 2019
Up to $1,000 in event grants to further encourage community groups to participate in National Road Safety Week. (6-12 May 2019)
National Volunteer Grant Closes 10 March 2019
Up to $1000 to organise an event which recognises and thanks volunteers during National Volunteer Week which will be held on 20-26 May 2019.
2019 Volunteer of the Year Awards Closes 10 March 2019
The following categories are available:
• The WA Youth Volunteer of the Year Award
• The WA Lifetime Contribution to Volunteering Award
• The WA Volunteer for Multicultural Communities Award
• The WA Volunteer of the Year Award
• The WA People’s Choice ‘Spirit of Volunteering’ Award
• The WA Excellence in Volunteer Management Award
• The WA Corporate Volunteer of the Year Award
• The WA Community Volunteer Organisation of the Year Award,
For more information please contact Manager Marketing and Communications Monika Page.
In a Good Place Closes 14 March 2019
Up to $20,000 for community-driven initiatives that reduce social isolation, increase social participation, connectedness and encourage people in communities who are at risk of, or are experiencing, mental health issues to seek help.
Shire of Gingin Community Grants Closes 15 March 2019
Funding for alterations or additions to Shire of Gingin infrastructure or assets, require a Project Enquiry to be submitted prior to funding approval. For support on project planning and Shire of Gingin grant applications please contact Helen Sutherland cdo@gingin.wa.gov.au or call 0419 604 101.
Women & Leadership Australia Closes 15 March 2019
The development of female leaders in rural and regional Australia. $3,000 and $7,000 for leadership development programs.
Community Engagement Grants Program WA Closes 22 March 2019
Must be based in or benefit WA artists, creative, cultural workers or the WA local community and undertaking activities that have a clearly defined arts or cultural outcome. $15,000 - $40,000.
Small and Vital Grants *NEW Closes 26 March
Applications must focus on one activity from the following seven activity areas. 1. Building community resilience, 2. Developing organisational resilience and capacity, 3. Enhancing environmental sustainability, 4. Fostering cultural vibrancy, 5. Lifelong learning and education, 6. Economic strength and 7. Improving community health and social wellbeing.
Saluting Their Service Grants Closes 26 March 2019
The Community Commemorative Grants opportunity provides funding for community based commemorative activities that commemorate the involvement, service and sacrifice of Australia's service personnel in wars, conflicts and peace operations.
FRRR Strengthening Rural Communities Closes 26 March 2019
Up to $10,000 for small rural, regional and remote communities across Australia to support broad community needs.
Jetstar Flying Start Closes March 2019
For community groups and organisations to fund a project that will enrich the lives of people in their local community.
The Scribblers Festival is inviting poets, storytellers, graphic novelists, comic strip creatives, and essayists to enter the very first Golden Pen Awards. The inaugural theme is: Discovery. The Golden Pen awards is open to all Western Australian high school students aged between 12 - 17 years. Entries close Sunday 31 March 2019
The Sisters of Charity Foundation Community Grants Closes 31 March 2019
Up to $15,000 to eligible applicants. Practical, real world support to smaller “grass-roots” organisations that can’t find help from more traditional sources.
Dreams For A Better World
Better Living Closes 13 April - Community Development Programs
Brighter Futures Closes 29 June - Educational, Economic Initiatives
Active Community Closes 14 September - Sports Grants
Coastwest Grants and Coastal Management Plan Assistance Closes 15 April 2019
To support coastal plans and strategies. $5-50,000. For more information please contact Coastal Zone Management Coordinator Christopher Lukes on 6551 9349.
To support the implementation of the State Coastal Planning Policy. $75 000 per project. Please contact Sam Bishopp, Senior Planning Officer on 6551 9182.
Music Grants APRA AMCOS Closes 31 May 2019
Funding that will showcase music industry talents to a wider audience. Special events and small festivals. For projects between 1 July and 30 June 2020. Music Grants Enquiries 1800 642 634 or email.
Amex Music Backers Grant Closes 31 May 2019
Over the next 12 months Amex is committing to support the Australian music industry by giving music venues, business, artists and fans the opportunity to share in a grant program valued at $1million. You can submit an application to be considered across one of three categories:
a. You have a Music Venue or Business
b. You are an Artist or Band
c. You’re a Music Fan!
Submissions Open: The first day every month following until 1 May 2019
Submissions Close:The last day of every month until 31 May 2019
Grants For Women Closes 30 June 2019
$10,000 is available to implement projects that focus on addressing the unique issues faced by women. Funding of up to $5,000 is available for one-off activities or initiatives, with a duration of up to six months that contribute to the program's priority areas. Projects should address one or more of the following project priority areas:
- Health and Wellbeing
- Safety and Justice
- Women's Economic Independence
- Women in Leadership
Local Sporting Champions Closes 30 June 2019
The Local Sporting Champions program provides financial assistance for coaches, officials and competitors aged 12-18 participating in state, national or international championships.If successful, applicants will receive $500-$750 towards the cost of attending their championships.
Youth Engagement Grants Programs All Close 30 June 2019
Up to $10,000 to implement projects that engage young people (10–18 yrs) in creative ways and help achieve positive outcomes.
Up to $5,000 is available for one-off activities or initiatives.
Funding of up to $10,000 is available for longer term (over six months), community-wide strategic initiatives. Further Information (08) 6217 6888 or email.
Dream Plan Do * New Ongoing
Arts mentoring program that supports arts projects that are culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD). Up to $15k funding is available to help your organisation or community group.
Drug Aware YCulture Regional Grant Program Ongoing
For young people aged 12-26 years. $4,000 to fund community arts projects in regional WA.
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