Regional Performing Arts

Funding to support the development of new performing arts work and touring of existing performing arts work in regional Western Australia.

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Regional Performing Arts grants ensure regional communities have access to Western Australian performing arts experiences.

Regional Performing Arts is a program of the Regional Creative Industries Fund which receives funding support from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development

Funding categories

Made in WA

Funding for the development of new performing art works, which are relevant and responsive to regional audiences and communities, that will be premiered in regional venues.

Playing WA

Funding for the touring of WA produced performing arts shows to regional and remote communities in Western Australia.

Who can apply?

Before applying, speak with a Project Officer on 08 6552 7400 or email grantsci@cits.wa.gov.au to discuss your project.

Made in WA

WA based artists, producers and arts organisations working in partnership with WA regional venues, or vice versa, provided they meet the following criteria:

The artist, arts company, organisation or festival that will develop and/or produce the work is based in Western Australia.

The venue or festival that will premiere the work is in regional WA and has the capacity to receive and/or produce touring performing arts productions.

Playing WA

Western Australian performing arts groups, organisations or individual artists.  

Funding rounds

Round Open Draft review Close Projects beginning after Notification Category
April 2026 9:00am 14 April 2026 4:00pm 7 May 2026 4:00pm 21 May 2026 1 September 2026 Approximately 12 weeks after round closing date
  • Made in WA
  • Playing WA
September 2026 9:00am 22 September 2026 4:00pm 15 October 2026 4:00pm 29 October 2026 1 February 2027 Approximately 12 weeks after round closing date
  • Made in WA
  • Playing WA

Funding overview

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Opening soon

Opening 22 September 2026

Who can apply

Amount available

  • Playing WA: Up to $150,000
  • Made in WA: Up to $150,000

Guidelines

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

Regional Performing Arts Guidelines — Playing WA Regional Performing Arts Guidelines — Made in WA

Successful applications

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Page reviewed 27 August 2026