Applications for regional events funding support opens for 2024-25

The WA Government is set to provide up to $1.1 million in funding for regional events across WA as part of the 2024-25 Regional Events Scheme (RES). The annual funding aims to support smaller and developing events in regional WA, with money available to attract visitors to WA’s regions and stimulate local economies. Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti said: “Regional events also play such an important role in showcasing the unique destinations WA has to offer and creating vibrancy in local communities.” It also provides $250,000 for the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme (RAES) to support events showcasing and celebrating Aboriginal activities and experiences through the leadership and participation of Aboriginal people. Event holders can apply for funding amounts between $5000 and $40,000 for events to be held between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025, with applications open until Sunday 17 October 2023. Last year’s scheme saw 65 regional events around the State awarded funding, including the Iwarra Wilungga - Spring by the Sea in Geraldton.