Better Beginnings Community Grants Program
Round 5 of the Better Beginnings Community Grants open for applications!
The State Library’s Better Beginnings program is a Western Australian family literacy initiative that connects families with books through free reading packs. Our goal is to inspire a love of reading for all Western Australian children by encouraging families to read, talk, sing, write and play with their child every day.
The annual grants program supports recipients to deliver early reading and literacy activities tailored to their communities. Since 2021, the State Library has awarded more than $800,000 in grants to successful applicants across the state.
The 2025 grants round is open for applications from 22 August until 26 September 2025. A pool of $200,000 is available to public libraries, community groups and not-for-profit organisations to deliver early reading and literacy activities tailored to their communities.
Micro Grants from $5,000 to $10,000 will be available for small projects, and Innovation Grants from $10,001 to $30,000 will be available for larger programs or initiatives. Public libraries and community organisations can apply for both.
An online information session has been scheduled for Thursday 28 August, 1.00-2.00pm to answer questions, provide support and share learnings from the previous rounds. Please click here to register your attendance at the session.
How do I apply?
Download the Guidelines and eligibility criteria.
Applications can be submitted via Submittable from 9am on Friday 22 August 2025. Please note, you will need to create an account on Submittable.
Should you require further information regarding the Better Beginnings Grants Program, please contact Michelle Campbell, Education Officer, on 9427 3115 or email michelle.campbell@slwa.wa.gov.au
Successful grant recipients from previous rounds can be downloaded below.
