State Library of Western Australia · Australia
Public Library Grants (Encouraging Promising Practice and Technology and Digital Inclusion)
Accepting applications
Small grants for regional WA local governments to extend what their public libraries can offer, and to tackle digital disadvantage in their communities. Separate travel and professional development grants support regional and remote library staff.
Matching is a starting point. The funder decides who is eligible.
Program at a glance
- Application status
- Accepting applications
- Funding amount
- Up to A$5,000 per grant
- Listed deadline
- Open for 2026-27; one grant of each type per council per financial year
- Who can apply
- Municipalities, Libraries, archives and museums.
- Where
- Western Australia, Australia
- Good for
- Libraries and reading, Technology and digital
- Pays for
- A project, Equipment or supplies, Training or professional development
Who it's intended for
- Details
- Tier 2 local governments (Promising Practice) and Tier 2 and Tier 3 local governments (Technology and Digital Inclusion) running public library services in WA.
Source checked against the funder's website on November 2, 2026. The page does not give closing dates or define the council tiers. Always confirm current details with the funder.
Still to confirm
A profile match does not check every requirement. Confirm these points on the funder's page before applying.
- Whether the current intake is accepting applications, and its exact cutoff time and timezone.
- Tier 2 local governments (Promising Practice) and Tier 2 and Tier 3 local governments (Technology and Digital Inclusion) running public library services in WA.
- Any registration, membership or previous-funding restrictions.
- Which costs are covered and what supporting documents are needed.
Similar programs
Awaiting next round
Community Heritage Grants
Help for community groups that look after significant collections: a preservation needs assessment, then conservation and collection care projects, and training.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to A$20,000Accepting applications
Our Country Our Future
The ILSC's main funding program helps Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander groups buy, plan for, manage and develop land and water. It can pay for things like feasibility studies, enterprise development, infrastructure and equipment, Caring for Country work and cultural access.
Source checked November 2, 2026
Planning and management projects in tiers from up to A$100,000 to over A$300,000; land acquisitions of any valueAwaiting next round
Strengthening Rural Communities: Small & Vital
Grants for practical, community-led projects in small rural, remote and very remote communities.
Source checked October 24, 2026
Up to A$10,000 (some larger grants to A$50,000)Accepting applications
Arts Grants Program - Quick Response
Small fast grants for Northern Territory artists to buy materials, travel for arts opportunities, or do professional development. Applications are taken all year.
Source checked November 2, 2026
Up to A$1,000 for materials or travel; up to A$2,000 for professional developmentAccepting applications
Community Action Grants
Grants for Tasmanian not-for-profits running projects that remove barriers to learning for 8 to 19 year olds or build leadership and capacity in their community.
Source checked November 2, 2026
A$5,000 to A$50,000