Creative Projects for Organisations

Offering funding for arts and creative industry organisations to deliver a one-off project or a program of activity.

Offering between $5000 and $80,000 funding for arts and creative industry organisations 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

Organisations that deliver arts projects, a program of arts activities or arts services are welcome to apply to this program however: 

they must be based in Western Australia
must either be registered under law (for example incorporated association, company limited by guarantee) or created by law (for example university, school or government statutory authority)
individuals, partnerships, or unincorporated groups applying for funding must apply through the Creative Projects for Individuals and Groups program
organisations auspicing an application for an individual must apply through this program
if you are considering submitting an administered/auspiced grant you must contact the department before commencing your application
WA educational institutions (kindergartens, primary and secondary schools, colleges and universities) cannot apply for curriculum-based arts activity. If you are in any doubt, contact us to discuss your activity
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. Please contact us to discuss how to demonstrate this
CITS multi-year funded organisations, organisations receiving CITS operational support funding, and National Performing Arts Partnership Framework funded organisations are not eligible to apply to this program, unless you are auspicing an application for an individual or group.

How do I apply for a Creative Projects for Organisations 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

Organisations

Amount available

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

Guidelines

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

Creative Projects for Organisations 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

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Page reviewed 09 July 2026