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Sports events receive funding to make for a more active WA

Jun 17, 2024

From a run in Chittering called Chitty Chitty Run Run to Scarborough’s Groundswell Festival, local sport and recreation events have received more than $1 million in funding.

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Coaches and officials get upskilled

Jun 17, 2024

34 state sporting associations have received funding to help upskill their coaches and officials. As part of the Coaching and Officiating Grants Program 2023/24, coaches and officials around the state will benefit from $436,375 in funding.

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$2.2 million in funding to boost inclusive participation in sport and recreation

Jun 13, 2024

Grants program making sure sport and recreation stays fun, safe and welcoming for everyone of all abilities.

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Three million dollars in grants for arts and culture projects in WA

May 1, 2024

75 community organisations, groups and individuals across Western Australia will benefit from $3,107,488 in grants to support arts, music, and cultural projects and events in WA via 2 funding streams.

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Funding helps regional athletes achieve sporting dreams

Apr 26, 2024

Regional athletes are kicking goals with the latest round of funding to support their ongoing development close to home — more than $2.6 million in total being provided by the State Government.

School funding to advance the journey of Aboriginal reconciliation

Apr 10, 2024

Advancing and promoting Aboriginal reconciliation in the community through WA school and kindergarten projects is the aim of a DLGSC program which is currently offering a total of $799,000 in grants.

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Legacy football and cricket pavilion project nets $700,000 grant

Feb 20, 2024

The State Government is showing its commitment to community sporting needs in the Shire of Dardanup by pitching in a major funding contribution to a new football and cricket pavilion at Eaton Oval, a legacy project to honour two much-loved locals.

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$900,000 in community grants available to blaze trails across WA

Feb 12, 2024

Grants of up to $50,000 are now available for new community-led trail projects in Western Australia.

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Coaching and Officiating Grants Program

Jan 15, 2024

$200,000 in grant funding available to state sporting associations to help support and develop coaches and officials in WA.

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More than $630,000 invested to support sport and recreation and mass participation events in WA

Jan 5, 2024

The State Government is providing $635,715 in financial support to assist sport and recreation organisations to plan, secure and deliver mass participation events in Western Australia in 2024.

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School funding for students to foster creative learning skills

Dec 21, 2023

Encouraging creative learning and critical thinking are at the heart of the latest financial support provided by the DLGSC for an extensive range of projects that will improve the skills and talents of Western Australian children and young people.

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More than $2.1 million boost for sport and recreation facilities

Dec 15, 2023

27 sport and recreation projects throughout Western Australia are benefitting from more than $2.1 million in funding from the State Government's latest small grants round.

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