Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sportgrant
WA Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport Creative Industries Travel and Trade Program
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Travel covered
- Who Can Apply: Western Australia–based individual artists and arts workers (Australian citizens or permanent residents), groups and small creative businesses with a professional creative practice and a written invitation to a significant opportunity; excludes CITS multi-year/operationally funded, NPAPF and portfolio organisations.
- The Focus: Travel, accommodation and freight costs for significant regional, national or international career and business opportunities such as festivals, trade fairs, exceptional residencies or exhibition invitations.
- The Funding: Up to $5,000 (regional/national) or up to $10,000 (international), covering up to 80% of activity costs.
- Key Requirements: Apply via the Online Grants portal at least 28 days before your activity start date; five core questions (1500-character limit each), budget with at least 20% income, and mandatory support material: invitation letter (max one page), key personnel confirmations (max 2 pages), CV/bios (max 4 pages), quotes (max 3 pages), and work examples (up to 10 pages of text, 10 images, 6 minutes of audio or 6 minutes of video); files max 5 MB.
DeadlineThursday, December 3, 2026
AwardUp to $5,000 for regional/national opportunities and up to $10,000 for international opportunities.
Locationregional_state
ParticipationOn-site
Application notesContact a Project Officer at 08 6552 7400 or grantsci@cits.wa.gov.au for questions. Administered/auspiced grant applications require contacting the department first. Submit at least 28 days before your activity start date (the date you need funds from); outcome emailed approximately 28 days after submission; payment processed after the contract is signed (up to 21 days); acquit within 90 days of finishing the activity. Round 1 closes 4:00pm 3 December 2026; the next round opens 5 January 2027 and closes 3 June 2027.
Contactgrantsci@cits.wa.gov.au
Department of Creative Industries, Tourism and Sport
Organization based in Perth