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Level 1 COVID-19 Business Assistance Package

Feb 24, 2022

The State Government has announced almost $67 million for a new COVID-19 Business Assistance Package for businesses adversely affected by increasing cases and the necessary implementation of Level 1 public health and social measures.

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Literacy boost for Western Australia

Feb 17, 2022

Public libraries and community organisations throughout Western Australia are invited to apply for grants to deliver new early literacy programs from a total funding pool worth $200,000.

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$700,000 to improve social inclusion and access to arts and culture in regional communities

Feb 17, 2022

Nine regional arts and cultural organisations have been funded by the Community Participation and Inclusion Program, which is part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

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Four regional shires funded to develop or implement creative and cultural plans

Feb 16, 2022

The Shires of Pingelly, Harvey, Augusta-Margaret River and Morawa have each been awarded between $25,000 and $50,000 as part of the State Government's $20 million four-year Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program (RACIP).

Eight regional festivals to bring together communities across the State

Feb 16, 2022

The Regional and Remote Festivals Fund offers up to $50,000 for the presentation of arts and cultural activities at regional festivals.

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Arts program renews and strengthens local community connection

Feb 15, 2022

10 regional and 3 metro artist-in-residence projects will receive grants through the State Government's $5 million Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program.

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Circus performers, visual artists, actors and filmmakers to shine thanks to State Government grants program

Feb 9, 2022

A diverse array of artists, performers and creators have received grants worth up to $60,000 as part of the State Government's Arts 15k-plus initiative.

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State Government’s Contemporary Music Fund instrumental in artist success

Feb 9, 2022

The State Government's Contemporary Music Fund (CMF) will support the production of debut EPs, an album and a series of live performances during 2022.

Applications now open for small business assistance

Jan 19, 2022

Applications for financial support are now open for specific businesses directly impacted by the necessary public health measures in Perth and Peel from 23 December 2021 to 4 January 2022.

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WA Museum Boola Bardip launches a sizzling holiday season... and a massive 2022!

Dec 14, 2021

Roaming with gigantic dinosaurs, journeying down a rabbit hole to Wonderland and travelling beyond the Milky Way will be some of the extraordinary experiences on offer at Western Australian Museum Boola Bardip in 2022.

$30,000 available for artist-in-residence local government projects

Dec 6, 2021

The $5 million Creative Communities COVID-19 Recovery Program is available for artist-in-residence projects. Projects must engage communities and are delivered with a local government, school or not-for-profit community organisations.

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Lotterywest’s $7.7 million wave of support for Perth Festival

Nov 23, 2021

The State Government, through Lotterywest, has set the stage for the 2022 Perth Festival, with significant funding for free community events and core program costs.

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