Sports lighting infrastructure

The WA Government continues to develop the Community Use of School Sporting Infrastructure Program in consideration of community needs. This new initiative aims to improve safety and usability of school sporting facilities after-hours, enabling expanded community access through the installation of lighting infrastructure.

An expression of interest closed on Friday 26 September 2025 and schools will be notified of the outcome.

Eligible applicants can apply for up to $100,000 in total, across the following categories:

Minor playing surface upgrade of oval or hardcourts

Jan 28, 2025, 11:37 AM
Title : Minor playing surface upgrade of oval or hardcourts
Amount : Up to $50,000

Improvements to the surfaces of sports fields or courts to ensure better playability and safety.

Note: funding is not available for operational costs, major infrastructure, or activities benefiting for-profit organisations.

Application and supporting documentation downloads

Round Open Close Indicative notification
1 9:00am 3 February 2025 5:00pm 21 March 2025 May 2025
2 9:00am 24 March 2025 5:00pm 16 May 2025 July 2025
3 9:00am 19 May 2025 5:00pm 4 July 2025 August 2025
4 9:00am 22 July 2025 5:00pm 12 September 2025 November 2025

More information

Senior Project Manager
Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries
Email communityuse@cits.wa.gov.au
Telephone 61 8 9492 9655

Successful applications

Funding overview

Funding closed

Amount available

  • Up to $50,000
Page reviewed 20 March 2026