Regional Arts Fund – Quick Response Grants

Applicants must live in postcodes classified as regional using the Modified Monash Model Map. The applicant’s physical address must have a MMM Classification 2 or above. To check your address visit the Doctor Connect Locator Map.

Further to this, in order to be eligible you must:

• Be an individual or Australian incorporated organisation or local government organisation
• Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) that is registered to your name and location
• If required by the Australian Tax Office, be registered for the purposes of GST
• Not have any outstanding reports, acquittals or serious breaches relating to any Australian Government funding or funding from a state or territory Regional Program Administrator.
• If you are under 18, you must be auspiced by a person over 18 with an active ABN
• Schools are only eligible to apply if they are located in a very remote area (MM 7) as defined using the Modified Monash Model

You are not eligible to apply if you are:

• An unincorporated organisation not auspiced by an organisation that meets the eligibility criteria
• A for-profit company

If you are uncertain whether your organisation or grant activity is eligible please contact the Regional Program Administrator prior to submitting your application.

Individuals can apply for Quick Response Grants up to $3,000 and organisations can apply for up to $5,000, towards:

• Professional development opportunities for artists and arts workers
• Small creative activities and projects
• Urgent opportunities that can’t wait for regular funding rounds

Before starting your application, follow these steps:

Step 1: Check the QRG Deadline 2025 [PDF]  to ensure your project timeline aligns with our funding rounds.

Step 2: Review the Guidance Materials and Guidelines located on the Key Details panel and Useful Links and Downloads below.

Step 3: Contact our Investment team to discuss your project. You can either:

• Email us at investment@regionalartswa.org.au, or
• Book an online meeting

Step 4: Submit your application through the Apply Now link below (available when the round is open)

Need help with this bit? Check out the SmartyGrants Help Guide or FAQs.

The Investment team provides additional support for first-time applicants, young applicants, and those facing cultural, physical, or language barriers.

Due to the quick timing needed for this program, feedback on drafts are not provided. Applications are processed and assessed internally by two Regional Arts WA staff. Applicants will be notified within five business days of the closure of each round.

• • Logos and acknowledgements (for successful applicants)
  • Sample Tax Invoice [PDF]
  • Guidance Materials [PDF]
  • Eligibility Guidelines [PDF]

Successful recipients must display the Regional Arts Fund logo strip with the Australian Government logo and Regional Arts WA logo on promotional material relating to the supported project. If you have any enquiries please contact Regional Arts WA.

View past RAF Grant recipients.