- Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program now open
- Funding available to attract, plan and deliver sport and recreation events across WA
- Supporting community, regional, national and international sport and recreation events
- Part of the Cook Labor Government's commitment to promote active healthy lifestyles
Applications are now open for the Sport and Recreation Events Funding Program, which supports the delivery of a calendar of sport and recreation events in metropolitan and regional Western Australia.
Funding will assist sport and active recreation organisations to secure and deliver international, national and mass participation events across the State.
These events strengthen communities, encourage active participation, and deliver social, community and economic benefits, while also showcasing Western Australia as a leading destination for sport and recreation.
Funding will also drive opportunities for talented local athletes, coaches and officials to compete at national and international levels, while helping regional communities to attract major events and sport development opportunities.
Funding is available across three streams:
- Event Project grants support strategic event planning and bid development;
- Event Hosting grants support national, international and mass participation events; and
- Country Sport Enrichment Scheme supports high-level events and sport development opportunities in regional WA.
Applications are open until 21 September 2026.
Previously funded events have ranged from elite competitions such as the 2026 Yonex Australian National Team and Individual Badminton Championships and the AusCycling Road National Championships, through to major participation events including Ship to Shore in Port Hedland, Rottnest Running Festival and the Mighty Jarrah Trail Run.
Comments attributed to Sport and Recreation Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Sport and recreation events bring people together, encourage active participation and deliver lasting benefits for communities across Western Australia.
"This funding will help organisations attract and deliver quality events that strengthen local economies and showcase our State on a national and international stage.
"Our government is proud to invest in valuable opportunities for WA athletes, coaches and officials, while helping regional communities to host and benefit from major events."
