Intro
Photo: State of Play audience at the Studio Underground, State Theatre Centre of WA, January 2025. Photo by Danika Zuks
We’re launching a new Creative Organisations Two Year Funding Program to complement our existing Arts Organisations Investment Program (AOIP). The Creative Organisations Four Year Funding Program is the new name for the AOIP. '
Review of existing organisational funding highlighted a two year and four year funding model was consistent across jurisdictions and that, while annual funding is valuable, a two year funding cycle would be more effective.
This change reflects a clear preference by organisations for larger grants over a longer period of time.
Assessment of both programs will run in conjunction with the first rounds opening on 19 May 2026 and closing 2 July 2026.
This will mean applicants only need to do one application for multiyear organisations funding, making the administration of the assessment process more efficient.
Program Guidelines will be available 2 months prior to the opening.
The department will provide guidance and advice to organisations that are unsure which program to apply for when the guidelines are published.
Find out more about the Creative Organisations Multiyear Funding Programs