Regional Events Scheme WA

The Regional Events Scheme provides funding for individuals or organisations to develop and run small events as tourist attractions in regional WA.
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Opens in 5 days

Opening date: Monday 18 August 2025 Mon 18 Aug 2025

Closing date: Friday 19 September 2025 Fri 19 Sep 2025

What do you get?

Funding between $5,000 and $40,000.

Who is this for?

Individuals or organisations running small events in regional WA.

Overview

This scheme provides annual funding for smaller regional events in WA that:

  • attract media coverage and additional tourism income to regional communities
  • bring additional tourism income to regional communities by increasing visitor numbers and expenditure in the host community
  • extend the length of the traditional tourist seasons and better utilise tourism facilities and services during off-peak or shoulder periods
  • support job creation in regional WA and benefit social amenity and wellbeing of regional WA
  • involve and inspire the local community and improve the vibrancy and vitality of the state.

Check if you can apply

To be eligible, applicants must constitute an individual or organisation hosting a small public event in regional WA between 1 July 2026 and 30 June 2027.

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