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- Funding amount per applicant: Up to $150,000
- Activities expected to run from: 1 September 2026 onwards
- Applications close: May 21 2026
The Regional Performing Arts Program supports the development of new performing arts work and the touring of existing Western Australian performing arts productions to regional and remote communities across Western Australia. The program aims to ensure regional audiences have access to high‑quality performing arts experiences while supporting employment and professional opportunities for Western Australian artists and arts workers.
Funding is available across two streams: Made in WA, which supports the creation and regional premiere of new performing arts works, and Playing WA, which supports the touring of WA‑produced performances. Projects must demonstrate strong relevance and responsiveness to regional audiences and be delivered in partnership with suitable regional venues or festivals. The program forms part of broader regional arts investment to strengthen cultural access, participation, and sustainability in regional Western Australia
Key Requirements
- Increase access to performing arts in regional WA Projects must deliver live performing arts experiences to regional and remote communities, ensuring cultural access beyond metropolitan areas.
- Support Western Australian artists and organisations Funding focuses on WA‑based artists, producers, and organisations, creating professional employment and development opportunities.
- Regional relevance and partnerships Projects must be relevant to regional audiences and involve appropriate regional venues or festivals with capacity to host performances
What is eligible for funding?
- Development of new performing arts works for regional premiere
- Touring of existing WA‑produced performing arts works to regional and remote communities
- Activities directly related to live performance delivery in regional WA
What companies are eligible for funding?
- WA‑based individual artists
- Western Australian performing arts groups
- WA‑based producers and arts organisations
- Regional venues or festivals partnering with WA‑based artists or organisations
Applicants must be based in Western Australia and demonstrate capacity to deliver performing arts activities in regional WA
Is this grant competitive or entitlement based?
Competitive. Your application will be assessed among other applications by a judging panel.
How can I increase my chances of winning this grant?
By engaging an accredited government grants consultant, such as Avant Group.
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Grant application writeup including a detailed presentation illustrating how the grant funding will contribute to your project, how the funding will contribute to the project’s budget, a project milestone plan, delivery timeline, impact on employment if applicable and a breakdown of the management and leadership team for the project
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- Competitor Analysis Presentation
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- 3-5 year Cashflow Forecast
- 3-5 year Balance Sheet Forecast
- Cost-Benefit Analysis of Grant Funding
- End-to-end grant application including information collating, analysis and application writing
- CAPEX (Capital Expenditure) cost-benefit analysis
- Stakeholder relations and Risk Mitigation Plans
- Any other relevant forecasting that will support your application
How can I get help with my application? Or know if I’m likely to win funding?
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