- Applications now open for the 2024-25 Regional
Events Scheme (RES)
- Total funding of up to $1.1 million available
for Western Australian regional events
- Includes $250,000 dedicated funding pool for
Aboriginal events through the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme (RAES)
- Supported by the WA Government and Royalties for
Regions
The WA Government will 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 RES funding
supports smaller and developing events in regional WA, with money available to
attract visitors to WA's regions and stimulate local economies.
It also provides $250,000 for the Regional Aboriginal Events Scheme (RAES) to
support events that showcase and celebrate Aboriginal activities and
experiences through the leadership and participation of Aboriginal people.
Event holders can apply
for funding amounts between $5,000 - $40,000 for events to be held between 1
July 2024 and 30 June 2025, with applications open until Sunday 17 October
2023.
Last year's scheme saw 65
regional events around the State awarded funding, including the Gibb Challenge,
the Avon Descent, The York Festival, and the Fine Vines Festival, plus 8 RAES
events including Iwarra Wilungga - Spring by the Sea in Geraldton, and the Karijini
Experience 2023 in Karijini National Park.
For more information or
to apply, visit tourism.wa.gov.au.
Comments attributed to Tourism Minister Rita Saffioti:
"Our regions have so much
to offer communities and tourists alike. This scheme provides an important
boost to regional event holders, and supports a diverse calendar of events
across Western Australia to become bigger and better.
"These events provide a
time-specific reason for people to come and visit our State's stunning regions
and bring communities together, growing regional economies and job
opportunities.
"Regional events also
play such an important role in showcasing the unique destinations WA has to
offer and creating vibrancy in local communities."
Comments attributed to Regional Development Minister Don
Punch:
"Regional
events are back on the calendar across all regions of Western Australia,
celebrating each community's unique culture, art and cuisine, and delighting
visitors and locals.
"It doesn't
matter what you're into, across the State, throughout the year, there's sure to
be an event that will excite and entertain the whole family."
