Creative Projects for Individuals and Groups

Funding for artists and creative industry professionals to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity.

Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for artists and creative industry professionals to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity.

The program supports the development and growth of a vibrant sector that promotes the participation and active engagement of Western Australian communities in high quality arts and cultural experiences.

Projects must involve artists or creatives who maintain professional arts and creative practices.

Proposed activities should align with the WA Government’s priorities, and benefit the broader community.

Eligibility

Individuals and groups (unincorporated bodies/partnerships) that deliver arts projects are welcome to apply to this program however: 

individuals must have Australian citizenship or permanent resident status and be based in Western Australia
groups including unincorporated bodies, partnerships and individuals informally collaborating on an activity must be based in Western Australia
organisations applying for funding must apply through the Creative Projects for Organisations program
applications to this program cannot be auspiced/administered by an organisation
individuals being auspiced by an organisation must apply through the Creative Projects for Organisations program
if you are applying on behalf of Aboriginal people you must provide evidence of significant Aboriginal involvement in the conception, development of and participation in the activity. Applicants are strongly encouraged to contact the department to discuss how this can be demonstrated prior to applying

How do I apply for a Creative Projects for Individuals and Groups grant?

1. Apply using the online grant portal

New applicants will need to create an account in the online grants portal
Check the key dates calendar for opening and closing dates.
Submit your application well before the closing date.

2. Read the program guidelines and application manual

The Program Guidelines and application manual provide essential information
Call a Project Officer if you have questions or require assistance — 08 6552 7400

3. Upload support materials

You will need to upload support material with your grant application
Check the Program Guidelines and start organising the support materials early on.

4. Assessment of your application

Your application will be assessed by an external panel of peer assessors.
Their recommendations require approval by the Minister for Creative Industries.
Your grant outcome notification will be emailed approximately 15 weeks after the closing date of the funding round.

5. Successful applications

If your application is successful, you will be sent a contract to sign and return.
Your payment will then be processed. This can take 2 to 3 weeks.

6. Acquittal

Successful applicants will need to acquit their grant in the web portal within 90 days of finishing the activity.
Remember to:
- keep your invoices for major expenses
- to document your activity.

Funding rounds

Round	Open	Draft review	Close	Project beginning after	Notification	Category
1	9:00am 9 July 2026	Not applicable	4:00pm 13 August 2026	4 January 2027	15 weeks after round closing	Aboriginal Arts Creative Development Creative Business Development
2	9:00am 5 January 2027	Not applicable	4:00pm 11 February 2027	5 July 2027	15 weeks after round closing	Aboriginal Arts Creative Development Creative Business Development

Funding overview

Funding open

Who can apply?

Groups
Individuals

Amount available

Creative Business Development: Between $5000 and $80,000
Creative Development: Between $5000 and $80,000
Aboriginal Arts: Between $5000 and $80,000

Guidelines

You must read the guidelines before submitting an application as they provide essential information.

Creative Projects for Individuals and Groups guidelines

Submit an application

Know before you go

If your activity involves travel outside of Australia you should check the latest travel advise before applying and before travelling to your destination

Visit the Smartraveller website

Page reviewed 09 July 2026