News

May 5, 2020

The Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries is working on a range of options to assist arts and cultural organisations and independent artists dealing with the impact of COVID-19.

Apr 24, 2020

From Friday 24 April, until midnight Wednesday 13 May, organisations are able to apply for Lotterywest support through its COVID-19 Relief Fund involving the ‘Event Cancellation Relief and ‘Sector Support for Resilient Organisations’ short term grants programs.

Apr 9, 2020

The State Government will invest $2.1 million over the next three years to ensure the continuity of grant funding for regional organisations and individuals delivering arts and cultural activities in their communities.

Feb 24, 2020

Two communities in the Great Southern are to receive a total of $534,995 to help them build better sport and recreation facilities for their local communities.

Feb 11, 2020

Applications open today for the State Government's Healthy Sporting Club Program with $300,000 up for grabs to help sporting clubs across the State provide healthier food and drinks.

Jan 31, 2020

Fourteen new baristas will be unleashing their skills across Perth after completing the Australia Arab Association's Beginners Barista course.

Jan 22, 2020

The department has changed the way applications are reviewed for Arts 15k-plus and the 15k-plus category of the Contemporary Music Fund Grant Program.

Dec 10, 2019

A new grant program will provide an opportunity for Western Australian artists to take part in an exchange program with artists in South East Asia.

Sep 11, 2019

Funding is now available for community groups and not-for-profit organisations to hold cultural diversity and inclusion activities for Harmony Week 2020.