Types and Sources of Grants

Types and Sources of Grants

Local Government

Grants are frequently available for community purposes from your local government, including Heritage restorations for properties on Municipal Inventories. Contact your local government.

State Government

• use the search function on the WA Government website to see what grant programs and funding rounds are available to you
  
• explore the funding programs on offer through Regional Arts WA, the leading peak arts body entrusted with the governance and delivery of arts and cultural funding throughout regional and remote Western Australia
• The Heritage Council grants program assists with the conservation of State registered places
• Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries provides grant opportunities
  

Federal Government

• Community Grants Hub
• Department of the Environment and Energy
• Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal
• Department of Industry, Innovation and Science

Lotterywest

Lotterywest will not provide grants for religious purposes but may for the following priority areas:

• Inclusive thriving community
• Connected cultural experiences
• Protected sustainable ecosystems
• Smart innovative society
• Active healthy people

Advice concerning the Lotterywest application process can be found here.