Grants for Community & Sports Clubs in Western Australia (WA)
The real, currently-running grant programs WA sporting and community clubs actually apply to — dominated by Lotterywest, with one important caveat most searches don't mention.
If you've searched "Lotterywest grants" or "CSRFF WA," here's the shortlist with real amounts, real dates, and a real source you can check yourself.
The main programs WA clubs actually use
Lotterywest Grants
WA's dominant community funding source, supporting hundreds of not-for-profit groups every year. Important eligibility note: Lotterywest specifically does not fund the general or competitive activities of sporting clubs — but it does fund the promotion of sport, including equipment or a vehicle supporting a sporting team, or travel for a sporting team. The 2026 round ran 2 July to 10 August 2026 (AWST) and is now closed. Minimum request is $3,000; maximum $15,000 for organisations not registered for GST or that are unincorporated.
Community Sporting and Recreation Facilities Fund (CSRFF)
WA's main facility-development fund for community sport and recreation infrastructure — $20 million was available in the 2025/26 round. As of this writing, CSRFF (along with the related Club Night Lights Program) is under formal review from July to November 2026, with updated guidelines expected by year's end and the next funding round opening in February 2027. Worth bookmarking rather than applying to right now.
Source: dlgsc.wa.gov.au — CSRFF
Grant rounds open and close constantly — everything above was checked directly against the funder's own page in September 2026, but always confirm the current status before you invest time in an application.
Eligibility basics for WA clubs
Lotterywest accepts both incorporated and unincorporated not-for-profit groups (the maximum grant is simply lower for unincorporated/non-GST-registered applicants). CSRFF is generally applied for by local government authorities on behalf of community sport and recreation projects, so a club seeking facility funding through CSRFF typically needs to work with its local council rather than apply solo.
Common questions
Can our sporting club get a Lotterywest grant for new uniforms or equipment?
Yes — Lotterywest specifically supports equipment and vehicles that promote sport or support a team, even though it doesn't fund general/competitive club activities directly. Check the current guidelines closely before applying.
Is CSRFF currently open for applications?
No — it's under review through November 2026, with the next round expected to open in February 2027 under updated guidelines.
Can our club apply to CSRFF directly, or does it have to go through council?
CSRFF applications are generally made in partnership with, or via, your local government authority — worth raising your project with your council's recreation team well before the next round opens.
GrantSecretary matches WA clubs to the right grant automatically
Register your club once and it's checked against every program above (plus every other state and territory) — including which round is actually open right now, not just which program exists in principle.