Lotterywest have released FAQs regarding the COVID-19 Relief Fund [pdf]. Information is provided about the scope of the grants, who can apply, the assessment criteria considerations and the application and approval process. The COVID-19 Relief Fund will provide crisis support to provide support to WA disability service organisations that are helping people experiencing hardship during the current crisis. An initial $59 million is earmarked for Crisis & Emergency Relief which is available for crisis and emergency relief support for eligible not-for-profit and community organisations. It will assist with costs related to increased demand for food, clothing, shelter and other critical needs for Western Australians that require additional support during this time. Applications for this program are being accepted immediately. This funding will also support new equipment and resources to update processes that are required to adapt to rapidly changing needs. In addition, up to $100 million in funds will also provide urgent financial relief for not-for-profit sports, arts and community organisations experiencing hardship as a result of cancelled events and to fund building resilient organisations. It will compensate for cancellation costs, lost revenue and incurred or committed operational costs associated with the cancelled event. Often these events were crucial to the ongoing operations of important community organisations. More information about both grants can be found on Lotterwest's COVID-19 Grants webpage. 

For any enquiries, please contact Julie Waylen, State Manager, 08 9208 9805, submit enquiry/feedback