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Big boost for WA arts, sport and community sectors seeking relief

Jul 6, 2020

The State Government, through Lotterywest, has provided the biggest agenda of grants — in number and value-making up more than $47.5 million in crucial funding to the Western Australian community.

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Relief fund to support galleries to bounce back

Jul 1, 2020

A $195,000 relief fund will be available for eligible regional art galleries that had to cancel exhibitions and close their doors due to COVID-19.

$1 million program to rekindle regional arts

Jul 1, 2020

A new $1 million grant program will provide vital funding to support ongoing creative and cultural activity in Western Australia's regions.

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Local governments share in $1.75 million infrastructure grants

Jun 26, 2020

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Local governments around Western Australia are to share $1.75m to help fund 27 sport and recreation infrastructure projects to support their communities.

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State Government fast tracks community sport grants to assist with COVID-19 recovery

May 21, 2020

The State Government will fast-track $12 million in funding applications for community sport and recreation projects to expedite the projects and support Western Australia's economy as part of the COVID-19 recovery.

Update on DLGSC culture and the arts grants due to COVID-19

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.

Support for arts, sports and community organisations

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.