Other useful services include:

GrantsLINK
T: 1800 026 222 toll-free
W: www.grantslink.gov.au

Ourcommunity.com.au
W: www.ourcommunity.com.au

Department for Local Government and Regional Development Grant Directory
W: www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au(follow the ‘Grants Directory’ link)

Ausrtalian Business Arts Foundation (for corporate sponsorship opportunities)
T: 9211 7923 (WA Office) W:www.abaf.org.au

www.dlgrd.wa.gov.au/LocalGovt/LocalGovtContacts/LocalGovtList.asp

STATE

Abmusic
Abmusic's role is to empower Aboriginal and Islander people to become independent learners in a positive environment that promotes teamwork, self-esteem and training in all fields of music. Specifically, Abmusic provides a comprehensive range of services and programs for established and emerging indigenous artists, which include: studio and instrument access; training; and assistance with funding applications.
T: 9458 9077 E: info@abmusic.org.au W: www.abmusic.org.au

Art On The Move (AOTM)***
The National Exhibitions Touring Structure for Western Australia develops, tours and promotes contemporary West Australian artists and exhibitions within the state, nationally and internationally. Exhibitions are supported through Exhibition Development and Touring Funds, Project Management, and Education and Public Programs. Art On The Move also provides multi-level Professional Development Training to assist gallery staff and volunteers to extend their skills in the development and hosting of touring exhibitions.
T: 9242 7887 E: artmoves@artonthemove.com.au W: www.artonthemove.com.au

Artsource
Artsource is the state's leading representative visual arts organisation, advancing the interests of its artist members through advocacy, provision of practical assistance and innovative industry development. Its services include a database of Western Australian artists available for public art projects, design commissions, work placements, residencies, tutoring, lecturing & conducting workshops, festival involvement, exhibitions, awards programs, and to illustrate publications. Artsource is currently running a special program called ‘Artist Mob’ dedicated to the development of regional and indigenous artists.
Fremantle Office Perth Office
T: 9335 8366 E: freo@artsource.net.au T: 9226 2122 E: perth@artsource.net.au W: www.artsource.net.au

Ausdance WA
Is the peak body for dance in Western Australia and a member of the national Ausdance network. It offers a range of membership benefits and presents a series of dance projects during the course of each year.
T: 9322 6101 E: wa@ausdance.org.au W: www.ausdance.org.au

Awesome Arts Australia
Awesome’s objective is to deliver quality programs to inspire, foster, promote and celebrate creativity for, by and with young people. A regional program is run every year.
T: 9485 0560 E: awesome@awesomearts.com W: www.awesomearts.com

Barking Gecko Theatre Company
Barking Gecko Theatre Company is Western Australia's premier professional children's theatre company, committed to creating and presenting ’inspirational, provocative and delightful' theatre for young people aged 5-17yrs. Its programs comprise: public performances including touring; school touring; in-school, after-school and school holiday drama workshops; writing projects for young people; community theatre programs - eg. Leonora Theatre Project supported by Sons of Gwalia and other participation programs for young people.
T: 9380 3080 E: gecko@barkinggecko.com.au W: www.barkinggecko.com.au

Community Arts Network WA (CANWA)***
CAN WA is the peak body in Western Australia for training and development in Cultural Planning, Community Arts and Community Culture. CAN WA uses Community Cultural Development processes and works to encourage the unfolding of self through community, imagination, creativity and long term integrated planning. CAN WA's programs are: Indigenous Focus, Cultural Planning, Networking and Development, Funding, Youth Focus (LiveworX) and other Special Projects.
T: 1800 681 021 or 9226 2422 E: admin@canwa.com.au W: www.canwa.com.au
Kellerberrin office T: 9045 4766

The following grant programs are run each year: Community Arts Project Scheme (CAPS); Annual Funding (for annual arts programs); Regional Arts Fund; Quick Response (for last minute arts opportunities); Share the Risk (support for organisations in a guarantee against loss form to assist with the presentation of professional performing arts events); and the YCulture program (youth arts projects).
T: 1800 811 883 or 9481 0077
E: info@countryartswa.asn.au W: www.countryartswa.asn.au

Department of Culture and the Arts***

ArtsEdge
Is a partnership between the Department of Education WA and the Department of Culture and the Arts. The ArtsEdge program aims to encourage and facilitate teachers and students to develop and express their creativity, engage in dynamic, collaborative partnerships with artists and arts organisations and enjoy a wide range of cultural and arts experiences.
T: 9224 7300 E: artsedge@dca.wa.gov.au W: www.artsedge.dca.wa.gov.au

Funding is provided to 45 funded arts organisation and more than $4 million in project funds is distributed to individuals and organisations through the grants program, which includes five peer assessment panels:  Arts Development, Indigenous Arts, Young People and the Arts (including Quick Response), Contemporary Music (including Quick Response) and Designer Fashion.   

The Department of Culture and the Arts manages other creative arts sector development programs, including the Artflight travel assistance program.  Applications are invited from individuals, groups, Local Government and organisations requiring financial assistance to undertake arts activity in all artforms (excluding film, television and radio). 

The Department also undertakes policy development in relation to regional arts and culture assists in coordinating services to the regions by Government cultural agencies and liaises on issues relating to Government investment in regional capital works. A Regional Arts and Culture Policy was released in 2003, and in 2005 the Community Cultural and Arts Facilities Fund (CCAFF) for capital works projects was established.

Please check the website for details of 2008 funding round closing dates and then call to speak to the relevant Project Officer prior to submitting your application.
T: 1800 199 090 (WA country callers only) or 9224 7300 E: info@dca.wa.gov.au   W:www.dca.wa.gov.au

DisAbility DisAdvantage in the Arts (DADAA)
Is dedicated to developing cultural services that respond to and enhance the artistic presence of people with disabilities in our community. DADAA adapts and extends arts practice to include the artistic visions and needs of people with disabilities, supporting them in the creation of excellent works of art.
T: 9430 6616 E: arts@dadaawa.asn.au W: www.dadaawa.org.au

FORM
Is the peak professional association for Western Australian artists, craftspeople and designers working in 3D media. FORM proactively seeks and creates opportunities for the craft and design industry, eg. through Designing Futures, a program designed to foster a sustainable and self-sufficient craft and design industry in WA. FORM provides professional development opportunities to practitioners through the International Residency Program and maintains a year-round curated exhibition program and a retail space. Major exhibitions are accompanied by professional and educational programs designed to broaden the reach of the shows to the community and educational institutions.
T: 9226 2799 E: mail@form.net.au W: www.form.net.au

Film and Television Institute (FTI)
The Film & Television Institute is the premier professional development centre for independent screen production & events in Western Australia. It provides an alternative pathway to the film and television industry through education, exhibition, equipment and production resources and is supported by its membership, corporate partners, ScreenWest and the Australian Film Commission. It runs a regional program annually called ‘Making Movies Roadshow’.
T: 9431 6700 E: fti@fti.asn.au W: www.fti.asn.au

Healthway***
Healthway sponsors arts and cultural activities which target one or more ‘at risk’ or priority populations (idenitified in Healthway’s 2004 – 2007 Strategic Plan as young people & children, Indigenous people, rural and remote communities, economically, socially or educationally disadvantaged groups and other disadvantaged groups or groups in whom inequalities exist) groups with low income levels and low levels of education and others in whom health inequalities exist) and which provide opportunities for health promotion. Sponsorship is available to incorporated organisations wishing to conduct projects which increase participation and/or improve the quality of community based arts or cultural activities. All applications must be submitted to Healthway four calendar months before the commencement of the project.
T: 9476 7000 or 1800 198 450
E: healthway@healthway.wa.gov.au W: www.healthway.wa.gov.au

Heritage Council of WA***
The Heritage Council is the state’s heritage advisory body in relation to places, buildings and sites. It’s mission, provide for and encourage the conservation of places which have significance to the cultural heritage of Western Australia, is achieved through the maintenance of the State Heritage Register (legal protection), by ensuring the development of heritage places is in harmony with their cultural heritage values and by promoting awareness and knowledge of our cultural heritage. The Heritage Council also runs various grant schemes to encourage the conservation of our State's built heritage. These include the Heritage Grants Program; Heritage Loan Scheme; the Lotterywest Conservation of Cultural Heritage Grants and Cultural Heritage-Interpretation Grants Programs; remissions of rates and charges; and the Federal Government's Cultural Heritage Projects Program.
T: 9221 4177 E: heritage@hc.wa.gov.au W: www.heritage.wa.gov.au

JazzWA provides opportunities for musician development and promotion, coordinates information about artists, gigs and events through their website and supports regional touring through the development of regional mini-circuits for long-term sustainable regional touring.
T: 9243 0401 E: info@jazzwa.com W: www.jazzwa.com

Lotterywest***
Lotterywest conducts a wide range of grant programs, a number of which are relevant to culture, arts and heritage. Grant opportunities exist in the following areas:

• Extending the Capacity of Not-for-Profit Organisations,
• Strengthening Community Service Delivery,
• Enhancing Community Development Initiatives,
• Valuing Our State’s Hertiage,
• Advancing Participation in Community Life and
• Broad Grant Types
  

Several grants of significant interest to the culture, arts and heritage sectors are:

Community Events and Celebrations - grants to help communities celebrate significant occasions, encourage cultural diversity and bring communities together, such as a regional or local community festival, special events for a specific community, the commemoration of a significant date (i.e. an Australia Day celebration) or Awareness Week and Day activities.

Gordon Reid for Youth – grants to support projects that create ongoing and positive links between young people and the rest of the community and address key issues facing young people, aged 12 – 20, in the community.

Aboriginal Projects - grants to contribute towards improvement in the quality-of-life of Western Australian Aboriginal people. In particular, projects that increase the opportunities of Aboriginal people according to community identified priorities, such as community leadership, community development and enhancement, emotional and social wellbeing, welfare and safety, life changing opportunities and community participation and empowerment.
Projects that are developed, owned, managed and driven by Aboriginal people and lead to the enhancement of life opportunities are particularly encouraged.
T: 9340 5270 or 1800 655 270
E: grants@lotterywest.wa.gov.au W: www.lotterywest.wa.gov.au/grants

Museum Assistance Program (Western Australian Museum)
This unit provides information and advice on all aspects of operation, including management and planning, conservation, documentation, interpretation, tourism development, digitisation, disaster preparedness, grant preparation and more.

Advisory services are tailored to assist organisations to achieve the principles of best practice outlined in the national guidelines for museums, galleries and keeping places. The following areas of activity are covered by MAP Collection Management; Exhibitions; Conservation; Public Relations; Management; and Grant fund applications.

This service is made available via a toll free info line, onsite visits, regional training opportunities and an annual Introduction to Museums Course.
T: 9212 3775 or 1800 023 333 E: clare-frances.craig@museum.wa.gov.au W: www.museum.wa.gov.au/services/map/map.asp

Museums Australia (WA)***
Museums Australia promotes museums through advocacy, research and policy formulation and provides a range of professional services to individual and institutional members. Institutional members include not for profit Cultural Centres and National, State, regional and local museums and galleries. MAWA offers workshops and seminars under its professional development program and maintains a consultants’ database. It administers the Lotteries Commission Interpretation Grant Program.
T 9427 2770 E: ma_wa@museum.wa.gov.au W: www.museumsaustralia.org.au

Office of Multicultural Interests (OMI)***
aims to assist and encourage the involvement of all Western Australians in projects and events that facilitate positive interaction among the citizens of our diverse community. Examples of applications that have received funding include cross-cultural festivals, community events and celebrations, concerts and plays, seminars, workshops, forums, exhibitions and conferences. Grant amounts will vary according to the scope of the project, but priority is given to applications that have: the potential for "flow-on" benefits; attract income from other sources; and demonstrate community support. OMI promotes Harmony Week and is offering small grants of up to $2,000 to assist not-for-profit Community based groups and Local Government Authorities around the State to plan and coordinate activities or events to acknowledge and appreciate our cultural diversity.
T: 9222 8800 E: harmony@dpc.wa.gov.au W: www.omi.wa.gov.au

Propel Arts
Providing information, support, networks, professional development and a collective voice for young artists, artsworkers and organisations.
T: 9328 5855 E: info@propelarts.org.au W: www.propelarts.org.au

ScreenWest***
ScreenWest is Western Australia's film funding and development agency dedicated to the growth and promotion of film and television activity in this State. Screenwest aims to provide leadership, support and services to advance Western Australia as an internationally recognised centre for screen production. ScreenWest runs a range of funding programs.
T: 9224 7340 E: info@screenwest.com.au W: www.screenwest.com.au

Spare Parts Puppet Theatre
Spare Parts Puppet Theatre is Australia’s leading puppetry company creating entertaining and inspirational theatre for young people and their families. SPPT tours regional areas annually, offering performances, workshops and professional development opportunities. The company can also devise artist in residency programs to suit individual needs and has an exciting range of festival works that can be performed for special events. SPPT fosters a diverse pool of professional artists that can be contacted via the company for a specific project that requires puppetry, design, script writing or theatre direction. In 2008 Spare Parts Puppet Theatre will bring the world to WA, as we host the 2008 International Puppetry Festival and Congress, which will have a major focus on regional activities in the lead up to and during the festival. Stay tuned for more information during 2007.....
T: 9335 5044 E: admin@sppt.asn.au W: www.sppt.asn.au

State Library of Western Australia
The State Library provides a range of services to people directly from the Alexander Library Building, virtually via our web site, and to public libraries in partnership with local government across the state. The Library provides and promotes equitable access to information resources and services which support the intellectual, economic, cultural, social and recreational needs of the people of Western Australia. The network extends to 236 libraries throughout WA and covers all 144 local governments.
T: 9427 3111 or 1800 198 107 E: info@liswa.wa.gov.au W: www.liswa.wa.gov.au

Tura New Music
Tura is one of Australia’s peak bodies for the production and presentation of New Music Events, as well as a resource agency, promoter, and advocacy/support network for Western Australian New Music artists and audiences.
T: 9380 6996 E: info@tura.com.au W: www.tura.com.au

Western Australian Music Industry Association WA (WAMIA)***
WAMIA is a membership body aiming to promote and support West Australian original music talent. WAMIA sustains a platform for local musicians to be heard; provides music industry related information/ advice to members of the industry; conducts special events (such as Kiss My WAMI Festival and Song of the Year Competition) and runs programs in the development of regional and Indigenous musicians.
T: 9227 7962 or 1800 007 962 E: wam@wam.asn.au W: www.wam.asn.au

writingWA***
The SLC promotes the development of literature and writing-related activities in the whole of Western Australia. They have a strong regional program which includes Writers on the Road, where writers tour regional areas, giving talks and workshops. The Centre also organises conferences for regional writers from time to time, provides information to regional writers on publishing opportunities, supports regional writing festivals, offers funding to country writing groups so they can hire a professional writer to run a workshop with them, and provides funding for writers to visit country libraries. The Centre also works in partnership with other organisations to place writers in regional areas and help local writers.
T: 9432 9559 E: slcprograms@fremantle.wa.gov.au W: www.writerswritingwa.or

Visual Arts Foundation of WA
The VAF is an organisation dedicated to the enrichment of art education by running an effective and affordable artist-in-residence program, with support from Healthway for primary and secondary schools.
T: 9383 4878 E: visualarts@iinet.net.au W: www.visualarts.org.au

Yirra Yaakin
Yirra Yaakin is Australia’s leading Aboriginal theatre company, producing a body of work unequalled in innovation, excellence and cultural significance. Our priority is to ensure Aboriginal theatre remains under Aboriginal control – providing opportunities for Aboriginal artists in all levels of creation and production. Yirra Yaakin tour regionally each year, presenting world class performances of family-friendly productions and free community events. They also offer regional areas a wide range of Workshop and Skills Development options for both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal participants. Yirra Yaakin are an award winning company that will forever remain Strong, Black and Deadly.
T: 9202 1966 E: yy@yirrayaakin.asn.au W: www.yirrayaakin.asn.au

FEDERAL

ArtsLaw
is the national community legal centre for the arts, providing specialised legal and business advice and referral services, professional development resources and advocacy for artists and arts organisations. Arts Law gives preliminary advice and information to artists and arts organisations across all artforms on a wide range of arts related legal and business matters including contracts, copyright, business names and structures, defamation, insurance and employment.
T: 02 9356 2566 or 1800 221 457 E: artslaw@artslaw.com.au W: www.artslaw.com.au

Australia Council***
The Australia Council is the Australian Government's arts funding and advisory body and a key source of arts publications.
T: 02 9215 9000 E: mail@ozco.gov.au W: www.ozco.gov.au

Australian Film Commission***
Aims to enrich Australia’s cultural identity by:

• fostering an internationally competitive audiovisual production industry
• developing and preserving a national collection of sound and moving images
• making Australia’s audiovisual heritage available to all Australians.
  T: 1800 226 615 E: info@afc.gov.au W: www.afc.gov.au
  

Community Heritage Grants***
To support community organisations preserve and improve access to documentary heritage collections of national significance.
T: (02) 6262 1147 E: chg@nla.gov.au W: www.nla.gov.au/chg

Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts***
DEWAH has a range of funding programs that support cultural development in regional and remote Australia. These include:

• Regional Arts Fund (managed in WA by Country Arts WA) – supporting arts projects in regional and remote communities
• Contemporary Music Touring – making live and original Australian contemporary music accessible to wider audiences
• Visions of Australia – supporting cultural and community organisations to develop and tour exhibitions
• Festivals Australia – supporting cultural projects at festivals in regional Australia
• Festivals Australia Regional Residencies – supporting regional and remote communities to tell their stories at festivals and events
• Indigenous Arts and Culture – building a stronger Indigenous arts sector. Supporting Indigenous languages and cultural practices.
  T: 02 6274 1111 W: www.environment.gov.au
  

The JB Seed***
The JB seed is an arts grant fund program that intends to offer support to develop genuine artistic expression. The grant categories are designed to explore and encourage the social, cultural and artistic diversity that exists in Australian society. The JB Seed intends to create an open-minded “artist-friendly” grant program that focuses on positive outcomes.

Categories for 2008 are Indigenous Recording; Professional and Skills Development; Socials Activism through the Arts; and Management Workshop Initiative
E: grants@thejbseed.com W: www.thejbseed.com

Foundation For Rural and Regional Renewal***
The Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal aims to support regional, rural and remote communities to develop and diversify their activities through a rural capacity building program, through an information and training program and through the provision of grants for rural development projects with the aim of improving the social, cultural, environmental and economic wellbeing of rural Australia. The FRRR has been established as a partnership between philanthropy, governments and business to stimulate rural and regional renewal in Australia. The Foundation aims to achieve its objectives in a variety of ways including the funding of projects that have real potential to achieve significant results for people within rural and regional Australia.
T: 03 5443 7300 / 1800 170 020 E: info@frrr.org.au W: www.frrr.org.au

Puppetry Australia
is a place where many elements of the puppet world have been drawn together. Easy to use, this is a valuable resource for anyone that has an interest in puppetry or puppets in Australia. The Puppetry Australia website provides links to many areas connected to the Australian puppetry community.

This website aims to bring together puppet companies, puppeteers, theatre, writers, education, workshop facilitators, agents, builders and puppets for sale in the one place to make them easy to find.
E: info@puppetryaustralia.info W: www.puppetryaustralia.info

Under Regional Partnerships there is one set of guidelines, one simple application process and on-the-ground help to make it easier for communities to apply for Commonwealth Government funding support for regional development projects.
T: 02 6274 7111 W: www.regionalpartnerships.gov.au

USEFUL WEBSITES

www.ourcommunity.com.au

www.cultureandrecreation.gov.au- Australia’s Cultural Network

www.australiacouncil.gov.au– Australia Council for the Arts