Arts Grants in New South Wales — 2026

213 programs120 open nowUp to $520,000,000

Creative businesses, artists and cultural organisations can access grants from the Australia Council for the Arts, Create NSW, Creative Victoria, Screen Australia and state arts bodies. Programs support new works, touring, international creative export and community cultural engagement across all creative disciplines.

In New South Wales, new south wales is home to australia's largest state economy and one of the most comprehensive grant ecosystems in the country.

Open programs

213 total
Open·$5,000 - $1,200,000
EV Fleets Incentive Kick-start funding FY26

Kick-start funding is designed for eligible businesses that are interested in piloting a few battery electric vehicles (BEVs) or for smaller fleets that want to start their electrification journey.

Open·$100,000 - $1,000,000
Community Participation

The NSW Government has established the ARC - Community Participation Stream 2, with funding of up to $25 million available to increase liveability and social cohesion of communities through greater participation in community activities.

Open·$300,000 - $900,000
Deep Tech Commercialisation Training Program (DTCTP)

DTCTP supports entrepreneurship and commercialisation skills development in NSW by funding a NSW startup incubator or accelerator to provide a statewide deep tech commercialisation training pipeline for NSW-based entrepreneurs.

Open·Up to $500,000
Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund 2025/26

This program supports existing large-scale contemporary music festivals presented in NSW with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for contemporary music.

Open·Up to $500,000
Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund

This program supports existing large-scale contemporary music festivals presented in NSW with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for contemporary music.

Open·$5,000 - $200,000
2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care - New Services

This form is for approved providers with services that opened and are providing education to enrolled and attending children who may be eligible for funding under 2026 Start Strong for Long Day Care program.

Open·Up to $200,000
Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost

The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) - Boost initiative provides funding to support the installation of solar PV systems on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW in selected suburbs.

Open·Up to $150,000
Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) Grant Program

The Solar for Apartment Residents (SoAR) grant program provides funding to support the installation of solar panels on eligible apartment buildings and other multi-unit dwellings in NSW.

Open·$1,500 - $51,000
Stolen Generations Keeping Places - Keller House - Public Art EOI

Create NSW is seeking Expressions of Interest from NSW and ACT First Nations artists to develop public artworks as part of the restoration of Keller House, a place of remembrance for Stolen Generations Survivors from NSW and ACT.

Open·$50,000
NSW Post, Digital and Visual Effects (PDV) Rebate 2024-25

Screen NSW's Post, Digital and Visual Effects Rebate supports companies and practitioners carrying out PDV work in NSW.

Open·Up to $50,000
2025-26 Development Program

Screen NSW Development funding supports writers, directors and producers to develop fiction or unscripted (documentary) and online projects with distinctive ideas and ambitious stories.

Open·$5,000 - $50,000
Strategic Opportunities Program 25/26

The Strategic Opportunities Program supports innovative projects designed to strengthen the NSW screen and digital games industries.

Open·Up to $30,000
​​Touring and Travel Fund - International Touring

This funding program is designed to support established artists and acts to tour internationally.

Open·Up to $20,000
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor construction and specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Open·Up to $20,000
Venue Upgrade Grants 25/26 - Advice and Planning Round 2

Venues that demonstrate a commitment to increasing live music programming may apply for grants to support advice from consultants and experts to create fit-for-purpose venues.

Open·Up to $16,542
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Open·Up to $10,000
Quick Response Fashion Grants

Quick Response Fashion Grants offer up to $10,000 for emerging designers, textile makers, and fashion businesses - prioritising First Nations, Western Sydney, and Regional NSW creatives.

Open·$3,000 - $10,000
​​Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program​

The Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program provides support for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development activities in Western Sydney.

Open·$5,000
2025-26 International Travel Fund

The International Travel Fund supports NSW screen practitioners for travel related to significant international festivals, markets, awards, industry trade missions and financing projects.

Open·Up to $5,000
​​Touring and Travel Fund - ​ Domestic Travel and International Professional Development

This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.

Open·Up to $5,000
Community Film Festival Opening Night Fund 25/26

The Community Film Festival Opening Night Fund offers grants of $5,000 to community-driven film festivals to enhance their Opening Night events and bring communities together through diverse screening experiences.

Open·Up to $2,500
​​Regional NSW Community Bands Program​

The Regional Community Bands Program supports the work of community bands in regional NSW through an annual program providing small grants to support their activities.

Open·Up to $1,500
NSW Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program for Producers and Livestock Agents

As part of the implementation of eID of sheep and goats in New South Wales and to support the purchase of eID equipment, the NSW Government is implementing the Sheep and Goat eID Equipment Rebate Program for Producers and Livestock Agents.

Open·$550
2026 Start Strong for Community Preschools

The Start Strong for Community Preschools program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education for 3 to 5 year old children enrolled in eligible community and mobile preschools in NSW.

Open
Charlie’s Working Space, LA! - 2025/26

Screen NSW, in partnership with Australians in Film (AiF), offers NSW screen practitioners the opportunity to secure access to one dedicated co-working space at Charlie's in Los Angeles.

Open
25/26 The Rocks Creative Terraces EOI

Create NSW invites eligible NSW literature practitioners to apply for 12- or 24-month residencies in terrace housing on Cumberland Street, The Rocks. Open to all NSW Literature Practitioners career stages. Residencies start from June 2026.

Ongoing·$500,000 - $50,000,000
Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program - Round 1

The Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program provides funding for the design and delivery of precincts and provide transformative investment in regional, rural and remote areas, unifying regional places, growing economies and serving communities.

Ongoing·Up to $25,000,000
NSW Government Co-Investment in RCP3 and MBSP7

The NSW Government has committed $25 million for co-investment opportunities as part of the Regional Connectivity Program Round 3 and Mobile Black Spot Program Round 7.

Ongoing·$14,500,000
Football in Schools

As an election commitment to boost physical activity and wellbeing through football and education in West and South-West Sydney, the NSW Government has partnered with Western Sydney Wanderers and Macarthur FC to deliver programs in the area.

Ongoing·Up to $10,200,000
NSW Sheep & Goat eID Device Payment program

The purpose of the program is to provide funding for a point-of-sale discount on Eligible Devices as part of the implementation of mandatory individual eID tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW

Ongoing·$8,389,134
Regional Conservatorium Grants Program 2024-2025

The Regional Conservatorium Grants Program offers a wide range of music education, training, performance and engagement opportunities for schools, students and community members in regional, rural and remote areas.

Ongoing·$6,564,734
Energy and Water Consumer Advocacy Program

Grant to provide funding for an energy and water consumer advocacy program by a non-government organisation, to support the first goal of the NSW Consumer Strategy: 'ensure everyone can benefit from and participate in the energy transition'

Ongoing·$1 - $5,000,000
Aboriginal Affairs NSW Closing the Gap Partnership Grant Funding

The NSW Closing the Gap Partnership Ad Hoc Grant Round provides funding by invitation only to support initiatives identified under the National Agreement on Closing the Gap

Ongoing·$4,000,000
NSW Working Women's Centre Grant Program - Part A

This is a one-off grant for an organisation to establish a Working Women's Centre in NSW to deliver holistic, trauma-informed services and supports for working women, and to co-ordinate collaborative efforts with related services and organisations.

Ongoing·Up to $4,000,000
Sheep & Goat eID Device Payment Program Round 2

The purpose of the program is to provide extra funding for a point-of-sale discount on Eligible Devices as part of the implementation of mandatory individual eID tagging for sheep and farmed goats within NSW

Ongoing·$1,000 - $4,000,000
Crown Lands Project Support Program 2025-26

The Crown Land Project Support Program (CLPSP) is part of the Crown Reserves Improvement Fund (CRIF) which is established under the Crown Land Management Act 2016 (Act). Providing funding for Crown Land Managers to enhance Crown reserves.

Ongoing·$3,903,756
Non-Tertiary Music Education Grants Program 2024-25

The NSW Conservatorium of Music Education Grants Programs comprises the Non-Tertiary Music Education Grants Program and the Regional Conservatorium Grants Program.

Ongoing·Up to $867,454
Cyber Security Industry Partnership Program

The Program supports the second pillar of the 2021 NSW Cyber Security Strategy to help NSW cyber businesses grow.

Ongoing·$20,000 - $700,000
Partnership Program (PP) 2024/25

The 2024/25 Partnership Program (Identified Organisations) enables the Office of Sport to partner with key industry stakeholders to address priority issues and capitalise on opportunities to further areas of the Office of Sport Strategic Plan.

Ongoing·$20,000 - $700,000
Partnership Program (PP) 2025/26

The 2025/26 Partnership Program (Identified Organisations) enables the Office of Sport to partner with key industry stakeholders to address priority issues and capitalise on opportunities to further areas of the Office of Sport Strategic Plan.

Ongoing·$250,000 - $700,000
Landcare Enabling Program- Phase 3 Aboriginal Partnerships

The Aboriginal Partnerships Grant Program aims to improve Aboriginal cultural knowledge and understanding of Landcare groups, foster sustainable partnerships with Aboriginal groups and facilitate employment of local Aboriginal Landcare Coordinators.

Ongoing·$1,000 - $600,000
Aboriginal Languages Centre Partnership Program 2025-2026

The Language Centres Partnership Program (LCPP) is a new initiative funded under NSW Closing the Gap to increase the number of Language Centres and sustainable investment in Aboriginal Language Centres in NSW.

Ongoing·$575,000
NSW Space+ Program

This grant supports the NSW Node of the SmartSat CRC to deliver the NSW Space+ Program for businesses to commercialise and showcase their world-leading capabilities at the International Astronautical Congress (IAC) in 2025.

Ongoing·$560,000
Mental Health Program Ad Hoc Grants

The Mental Health Program Grants are funded and administered by NSW Health, which is committed to partnering with the non-government sector to deliver community-based mental health services that support the health and wellbeing of the public.

Ongoing·$532,945
System Performance Support Ad Hoc Grants

These ad hoc grants support Collaborative Commissioning (CC) partnerships to deliver specified health services and projects in NSW.

Ongoing·Up to $500,000
White Spot Recovery (Aquaculture) Grant

This targeted assistance package is designed to support the continuation and growth of resilient aquaculture in the Clarence River area and aims to restore or improve employment opportunities and benefit the local community and economy.

Ongoing·Up to $500,000
2024 Women in Business Networks Grants

The Women in Business Networks (WIBN) program funds industry associations, peak bodies, and Chambers of Commerce to implement bespoke networking programs for women seeking to start and run a successful small business.

Ongoing·Up to $500,000
Permit/Plug/Play Pilot Program

The Permit Plug Play Pilot Program is a partnership grant program with Pilot councils to help streamline approval processes for temporary road-closure enabled events and deliver enabling place infrastructure.

Ongoing·$60,000 - $500,000
Aboriginal Partnership Funding Program 2023/2024

The Partnership Funding Program is funded by the ALT to provide funding to Aboriginal Community organisations and groups to deliver Languages revitalisation projects and activities.

Ongoing·$324,720
Talent Development Project 2024-25

The program provides funding and opportunity to gain advice and assistance from professional entertainers for students in Years 10-12 in NSW public schools who aspire to have a career in the music and entertainment industry.

Ongoing·$324,720
Talent Development Project 2025-26

The program provides funding and opportunity to gain advice and assistance from professional entertainers for students in Years 10-12 in NSW public schools who aspire to have a career in the music and entertainment industry.

Ongoing·$318,582
Support for Australian Children's Television Foundation

To support and distribute high-quality screen content that educates, entertains, and enriches the lives of Australian children.

Ongoing·$100,000 - $250,000
Mens Behaviour Change Program Development Grant 2024-26

This grant program has been developed to assist Mens Behaviour Change Programs to tailor MBCP service delivery for particular priority groups &/or other service providers to develop and register an MBCP for particular priority groups.

Ongoing·$250,000
Anglicare Next Level DFV Program - Ad Hoc Grant

Anglicare North Coast was funded by the Department of Social Services under the National Plan to Reduce Violence against Women and their Children to deliver the Next Level program.

Ongoing·$250,000
One-off grant: Creative Land Trust Feasibility

One-off grant to fund a feasibility study into a Sydney Creative Land Trust. Create NSW's funding contribution will be matched by an equal contribution by the City of Sydney.

Ongoing·Up to $250,000
2025-2026 LDM Special Projects Grant Program

This is a closed, non-competitive Grant Program which will be offered to established Regional Alliances participating in the Local Decision Making Program

Ongoing·$150,000 - $250,000
2025-26 Supporting Women in Business Grants

The 2025/26 round of Supporting Women in Business Grants invites selected organisations via a closed non-competitive round who are seeking to deliver projects that assist women to start or grow a small business by providing the resources and support.

Ongoing·$200,000
​​2025-26 Venue Upgrade Grants – Advanced Screen and Lighting Technology - Stage 2

The Advanced Screen and Lighting Technology Grant supports dedicated live music venues to install high-end audiovisual systems and dynamic lighting effects designed to significantly enhance the audience experience.

Ongoing·Up to $150,000
Places to Love - Round 3

Places to Love is a collaborative program between the NSW Government and pilot councils to trial demonstration projects that improve walkable access to, and the quality of, local public spaces, particularly in streets and transport hub precincts.

Ongoing·$5,000 - $150,000
Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program Round 2

The Regional Aboriginal Partnerships Program (RAPP) is responsible for the advancement of Aboriginal communities in regional NSW through place-based, culturally strong, and Aboriginal-led economic development initiatives.

Ongoing·Up to $130,000
CPCP Caring for Country Council Grants Program - Round 1

This closed, non-competitive grant program open to 9 councils within the CPCP region to increase their capacity to engage and partner with Traditional Custodians and Aboriginal communities to deliver Caring for Country Initiatives.

Ongoing·$60,000 - $120,000
Disaster Welfare 2024 CPVTS

Community partners of the Welfare Services Functional Area to undertake volunteer recruitment, training and related activities to ensure volunteers from their organisation are available and capable to support functions in evacuation centres in NSW.

Ongoing·$120,000
Disaster Welfare 2025 CPVTS

Funding for community partners of the Welfare Services Functional Area to undertake volunteer training and related activities to ensure volunteers from their organisation are available and capable to support functions in evacuation centres.

Ongoing·Up to $100,000
Venue Upgrade Grants - Program 3 - 24/25

This program is designed to support developing and established live music venues in NSW. It aims to increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues, uplift sector knowledge and expertise, and create greater live music diversity.

Ongoing·$80,000
Restoration of public access to Crown Land

Emergency relief grant to support restoration of public access to recreational walkway known as Ebenezer Park, after ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred. Part of public walkway is located on Crown Land managed by DPHI and part managed by Tweed Shire Council

Ongoing·$5,000 - $75,000
Regional Industry Education Partnerships (RIEP) Grants Program 2024-25

The purpose of RIEP is to design and deliver bespoke opportunities which connect NSW secondary schools with industry, so that students have opportunities to explore career pathways, gain skills for the workplace and build networks with employers.

Ongoing·Up to $50,000
TechVouchers

TechVouchers is a funded component of the Boosting Business Innovation Program (BBIP).TechVouchers is delivered by the selected Delivery Partners to fund collaborative research projects between Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and researchers.

Ongoing·$50,000
Walking and Riding Routes to School

This grant funds councils to partner with public primary schools. The initiative aims to increase the number of people walking or riding to school by supporting education and behaviour change activities.

Ongoing·Up to $30,000
2024-2026 LDM Governance Groups

The Program will be offered to those new and emerging Aboriginal Governance Groups not already participating in the LDM Program and will provide capacity funding to those Groups enabling them to undertake community engagement and consultation.

Ongoing·$29,000
Regional Media Fund - Round 2

The $3 million Regional Media Fund Round 2 (RMF2) is part of the NSW Government’s continuing commitment to regional NSW communities, designed to support innovation and sustainability for regional and rural NSW newspapers.

Ongoing·Up to $27,000
CPCP Caring for Country Council Grants Program - Round 2

This closed, non-competitive grant program open to 9 councils within the CPCP region to increase their capacity to engage and partner with Traditional Custodians and Aboriginal communities to deliver Caring for Country Initiatives.

Ongoing·$2,000 - $15,000
Conservation Partners Grants

These grants provide financial assistance for landholders managing conservation agreement areas to improve the biodiversity value of their properties.

Ongoing·$14,000
National Applied Trial of the Preschool Outcomes Measure - Application Form

Participating ECEC services will trial a prototype of the national formative assessment tool in their early learning setting between June and September 2025.

Ongoing·Up to $10,000
Museums & Galleries of NSW - 2024 Audience Development Fund

The Audience Development Fund (ADF) offers public galleries in NSW assistance in targeting and developing new audiences. It encourages galleries to create innovative public programs that engage artists and the community.

Ongoing·Up to $9,000
MGNSW Audience Development Fund (ADF) 2025

The Audience Development Fund (ADF) offers public galleries in NSW assistance in targeting and developing new visual arts audiences. It encourages galleries to create innovative public programs that engage artists and the community.

Ongoing·$2,000 - $7,500
Strategic Opportunities Out-of-Round Application 24/25

The Strategic Opportunities Program is a big-picture funding initiative administered by Screen NSW to strengthen the NSW screen industry.

Ongoing·$1 - $6,000
2024 Start Strong Pathways

The 2024 Start Strong Pathways program provides financial assistance to not-for-profit services to support the early learning needs of young children (aged 0-3 years old), offering families a pathway into more formal early childhood education.

Ongoing·$2,588 - $5,748
Youth Week 2024

The Youth Week program provides one-off, time limited grants to NSW Local Councils. The program is a private, non-competitive program. Funding is for youth participation and inclusion activities during Youth Week (April each year).

Ongoing·$2,588 - $5,748
Youth Week 2025

The Youth Week program provides one-off, time limited grants to NSW Local Councils. The program is a private, non-competitive program. Funding is for youth participation and inclusion activities during Youth Week (April each year).

Ongoing·$515 - $2,174
2025 Start Strong for Long Day Care Fee Relief Confirmation

This Fee Relief Confirmation form is for services who past on fee relief in the 2025 calendar year.

Ongoing·$515 - $2,174
2025 Start Strong for Long Day Care Fee Relief - Intention to Backpay Families

This round is for providers who intend to back pay fee relief to enrolled families at the service in 2025 but did not do so because funds were not confirmed by the department.

Ongoing·$1 - $1,500
Domestic Market Travel Support Program – MIFF 37ºSouth Accelerator Express 2025

Screen NSW will provide travel support for a limited number of eligible NSW producers and directors to participate in MIFF 37ºSouth Accelerator Express 2025 in Melbourne, Victoria.

Ongoing·$510
2024 Start Strong for Community Preschools

The Start Strong for Community Preschools program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education for 3 to 5-year-old children enrolled in eligible community and mobile preschools in NSW.

Ongoing·$350
2024 Start Strong for Long Day Care

The 2024 Start Strong for Long Day Care program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education to children aged 3 and above who are enrolled in eligible long day care services in NSW.

Ongoing·$50
Active and Creative Kids Voucher

A $50 voucher available twice a year for eligible children to use towards sport, creative and cultural activities such as dance, music, martial arts, gymnastics, drama, and coding. The voucher must be used with a registered activity provider and can be combined with another unexpired voucher for a total value of $100.

Ongoing
Strategic Investment and One-off Initiatives 2026

This funding round supports strategic investment in initiatives that contribute to the strength, sustainability and vitality of the arts and cultural sector in NSW.

Ongoing
BIRP Sector Development Grants

Funding to support the medium to long-term recovery and resilience of the forestry, horticulture and agriculture (aquaculture, dairy, viticulture and apiculture) industries in New South Wales impacted by the bushfires from 31 August 2019.

Ongoing
Partnership Program (PP) 2023/24

The Partnership Program enables the Office of Sport to partner with key industry stakeholders to address priority issues and capitalise on opportunities to further areas of the Office of Sports Strategic Plan as they arise.

Ongoing
Regional Arts Development Organisations

Regional Arts Development Organisations

Ongoing
2023 SSCPS Fee Relief Data Collection

The 2023 Start Strong for Community Preschools fee relief data collection for the period 1 January to 31 December 2023 is open from 18 March to 8 April 2024.

Ongoing
Regional Growth Initiative Election Commitments 2023/24

The Regional Growth Initiatives Election Commitments 2023/24 administers individual projects that have been committed for funding by the NSW Government and that fall within the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development portfolio.

Ongoing
Local Government Authority Arts & Cultural Projects 22/23 Year 3

Local Government Authority Arts & Cultural Projects 22/23 Year 3

Ongoing
Additional Targeted Equity Loading

Funding for eligible community and mobile preschools to support activities that increase inclusion and participation in early childhood education and care for children 3 years old and above from targeted equity cohorts.

Ongoing
SSCPS Surplus Funds Application (2023 calendar year and 2022-23 financial year)

The Surplus application form is for approved services that received 2023 Start Strong for Community Preschools funding to request approval to retain a surplus in accordance with the surplus and refunds guidelines.

Ongoing
Create NSW Artform Boards Expressions of Interest 2024-25

Expressions of Interest are now open for ten Create NSW Artform Boards. We are seeking NSW based arts and cultural practitioners that demonstrate strong sector knowledge, strategic thinking, and diversity of experience and expertise.

Ongoing
Transport Access Regional Partnerships Grant Program 2024-2025

Support initiatives to improve services and outcomes for sections of the community that need improved transport.

Ongoing
Resilient Lands Program

This round aims to confirm participants who are actively interested in land and housing options and may be invited to RLP engagement and planning activities.

Ongoing
National Partnerships 2025/28

The National Performing Arts Partnership Framework is administered by Creative Australia, in partnership with all states and the Northern Territory and provides investment in Australian performing arts to the benefit of Australian audiences.

Ongoing
2024 Start Strong for Long Day Care Registration

This is a registration form and not a public application for a grant.

Ongoing
EV fleets incentive - Competitive bid - Rounds 1-3 (survey only)

This round is to host the 12-month survey as part of the EV fleets incentive competitive bid program for previous rounds 1-3.

Ongoing
Supporting koala care, rescue and rehabilitation in South West Sydney

This grant will deliver $4.5 million in new funding to establish a koala care centre in the Macarthur region and $500,000 to support volunteer rehabilitators.

Ongoing
Premier’s Department Contingency Fund

The Premier’s Department Contingency Fund supports unanticipated Government commitments for one-off events, programs and initiatives occurring and announced by the Government outside of the Budget process, and which have no ongoing budget impact.

Ongoing
2024 Fee Relief top-up payment collection - Start Strong for Community Preschools

Fee Relief top-up payments will support services with additional/changes in enrolments during the 2024 Start Strong for Community Preschools program.

Ongoing
Regional Conservatorium Grants Program 2025/26 - 2027/28

The RCGP aims to provide a wide range of music education, performance and engagement opportunities for NSW schools, students, teachers and community members in regional, rural and remote areas.

Ongoing
Strategic Funding 24/25

Designed for institutions, organisations and music businesses demonstrating industry leadership and significant engagement with contemporary music in NSW. Applicants will have a track record of achieving outcomes for artists and music professionals.

Ongoing
Start Strong for Long Day Care - 2024 Fee Relief Confirmation

This Fee Relief Confirmation form is for the receiving Approved Provider of a service that transferred service approval in 2024.

Ongoing
NSW Government Exhibition Indemnification Scheme 2025-2027

The New South Wales Government Exhibitions Indemnification Scheme is operated by Create NSW, a part of the NSW Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hospitality and Sports on behalf of the State Government.

Ongoing
Transport Access Regional Partnerships Grant Program 2025-2026

Support initiatives to improve services and outcomes for sections of the community that need improved transport.

Ongoing
Stronger Places, Stronger People

Stronger Places, Stronger People is a community-led, partnership initiative designed to improve the lives of children and their families.

Ongoing
Strategic Funding 25/26

Designed for institutions, organisations and music businesses demonstrating industry leadership and significant engagement with contemporary music in NSW. Applicants will have a track record of achieving outcomes for artists and music professionals.

Ongoing
Non-Tertiary Music Education Grants Program 2026-2028

The NSW Conservatorium of Music Education Grants Programs comprises of the Non-Tertiary Music Education Grants Program and the Regional Conservatorium Grants Program.

Ongoing
Government Priority & Partnerships Investment Pathway - FY2025-2026

The Regional Development Trust Government Priority & Partnerships investment pathway provides for investment of Trust funds in projects identified by the NSW Government consistent with the Trust's key focus areas.

Ongoing
Strategic Funding Program 2025-2026

Supports delivery of NSW Government-endorsed plans and sector strategies for the creative industries. Eligible applicants demonstrate a proven track record delivering programs and services that achieve sector outcomes.

Ongoing
2026 Start Strong Pathways

The 2026 Pathways program has a specific focus on encouraging participation of children aged 0-3 years old to engage with and transition into early childhood education and care settings.

Ongoing
​​Generations Mentorship Expression of Interest​

Generations is a fellowship program in partnership with Sound NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Blacktown Arts to support Western Sydney (early career) contemporary musicians/bands and their development within the NSW music industry.

Ongoing
Landcare Enabling Program - Phase 3 Innovations and Partnerships

The Innovations & Partnerships Grant program builds on Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the Landcare Enabling Program, providing further investment to help Landcare move towards a more self-sustaining model in the medium to longer term.

Ongoing
Additional Targeted Equity Loading 2025 (ATEL)

Funding for eligible community and mobile preschools to support activities that increase inclusion and participation in early childhood education and care for children 3 years old and above from targeted equity cohorts.

Ongoing
Additional Targeted Equity Loading (ATEL)

Funding for eligible community and mobile preschools to support activities that increase inclusion and participation in early childhood education and care for children 3 years old and above from targeted equity cohorts.

Closed·Up to $520,000,000
2025 Start Strong for Community Preschools

The Start Strong for Community Preschools program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education for 3 to 5 year old children enrolled in eligible community and mobile preschools in NSW.

Closed·$50,000 - $10,000,000
Greening our City Grant 2025

This grant round will help councils deliver urban tree canopy, biodiverse understorey plantings and support urban greening in areas of low canopy and high urban heat that are targeted for housing growth, particularly low and mid-rise housing areas.

Closed·$30,000 - $5,000,000
Get NSW Active 2025-26

The NSW Government is committed to encouraging people to walk or bike ride as part of their everyday travel. The Get NSW Active program offers councils funding to deliver projects that create safe, easy, and enjoyable walking and bike trips.

Closed·Up to $1,000,000
2025-27 Activating State Heritage

The 2025-27 Activating State Heritage Grant program aims to increase public engagement with items listed on the NSW State Heritage Register. It's designed to protect and promote State heritage by incentivising owners to invest in heritage activation.

Closed·Up to $350,000
Open Streets Program 2025-28

Funding of up to $350,000 for councils to temporarily close streets to vehicles and host community events and activations across three years. The Program is part of the Vibrant Streets Package, helping to support more vibrant local places.

Closed·$10,000 - $300,000
2025-27 Caring for State Heritage

The 2025-27 Caring for State Heritage Grants program will better help to recognise, value and care for State significant heritage in NSW. It is focused on the preservation, maintenance and conservation of items listed on the State Heritage Register.

Closed·$20,000 - $250,000
Special Entertainment Precinct (SEP) Kickstart Grant Program​ Round 2 ​

The purpose of the Program is to encourage councils to take up and implement trial SEPs across NSW and integrate the Purple Flag principles for excellence in night-time precinct management into the creation of sustainable and successful SEPs.

Closed·Up to $175,000
Regional Filming Fund 2025-26

The Regional Filming Fund offsets costs associated with shooting in regional areas of NSW.

Closed·Up to $150,000
Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program

A program providing strategic partnership support for arts and culture in regional NSW.

Closed·$5,000 - $150,000
Industry Development Program 2025/26

The Industry Development Program provides support for organisations to deliver one-off or annual professional development and upskilling initiatives to NSW screen and digital games practitioners.

Closed·$25,000 - $150,000
NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program 2025/26 - Category 1

The infrastructure stream aims to improve Rugby facilities in NSW, boost usage, ensure equitable access for under-represented groups, and enhance the experience for all participants and spectators.

Closed·$10,000 - $100,000
Western Sydney First Nations Program

The Western Sydney First Nations Program supports First Nations artists, creatives, and organisations in Western Sydney. The program supports Creative Communities and Closing the Gap targets for economic participation and cultural wellbeing.

Closed·$100,000
All-Ages Live Music Venue Program

A program supporting the development of all-ages live music venues.

Closed·$30,000 - $100,000
NSSN Grand Challenge Fund 2025

The NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge Fund promotes the development of innovative, collaborative research projects that bring together NSW/ACT university expertise with industry or government challenges in the five NSSN priority themes.

Closed·$10,000 - $100,000
Community Building Partnership 2025

This program awards grants for community infrastructure projects that deliver positive social, environmental and recreational outcomes while also promoting community participation, inclusion and cohesion.

Closed·$30,000 - $100,000
NSSN Grand Challenge Fund 2026

The NSW Smart Sensing Network Grand Challenge Fund promotes the development of innovative, collaborative research projects that bring together NSW/ACT university expertise with industry or government challenges in the five NSSN priority themes.

Closed·$10,000 - $80,000
2025-27 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage

The 2025-27 Aboriginal Cultural Heritage Grants program funds projects that support better management, maintenance, conservation and activation of declared Aboriginal Places under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974.

Closed·$30,000 - $75,000
Short to Feature Fast Track Initiative 2025

The Short to Feature Fast Track Initiative combines funding for the production of a short film or proof of concept, as well as script development funds for a low budget feature film.

Closed·$25,000 - $50,000
MVP Ventures 2024-2025

The MVP Ventures Program supports startups and innovative SMEs in the product lifecycle between early-stage research and mature investment opportunities, through grants to drive the commercialisation of highly innovative and new products.

Closed·$5,000 - $50,000
Audience Development Program 2025/26

The Audience Development Program provides support towards public screenings, festivals and tours that deliver opportunities for NSW audiences to see and experience quality screen content and innovative practice.

Closed·$20,000 - $50,000
Stronger Together Project Grants 2026

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program supports projects across NSW, investing in activities that foster community harmony and celebrate cultural diversity as part of our identity and way of life.

Closed·$10,000 - $50,000
Safe Shooting Grant Program (SSGP) 2025/26 - Category 2

The NSW Government seeks to enhance sport shooting facilities across New South Wales in order to provide safe, inclusive and accessible shooting environments that support participation for local communities.

Closed·$10,000 - $50,000
Safe Shooting Grant Program (SSGP) 2025/26 - Category 1

The NSW Government seeks to enhance sport shooting facilities across New South Wales in order to provide safe, inclusive and accessible shooting environments that support participation for local communities.

Closed·Up to $50,000
Hatch: Taronga Accelerator Program 2026

This program aims to support not-for-profit or social enterprise founders or start-ups with their ventures to drive positive change for wildlife, biodiversity and the environment.

Closed·$1,000 - $30,000
2026 Aboriginal Languages Revival Program

The Aboriginal Languages Revival Program provides grant funding from $1,000 to $30,000 to support eligible Aboriginal Community organisations, groups and individuals to commence or build on smaller scale Languages revival projects or activities.

Closed·Up to $30,000
Pathways Development Program 2025/26

The Pathways Development Program is a competitive Screen NSW initiative that supports emerging writers with disability to develop original long-form screen projects to a pitch-ready stage.

Closed·Up to $30,000
Digital Games Seed Development Program 2025-26

Targeted at emerging and small-medium enterprise digital game creators, the fund will provide a grant of up to $30,000 for early-stage game development.

Closed·$30,000
2026 NSW Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)

A fellowship program supporting early-career visual artists in NSW.

Closed·Up to $30,000
2025 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)

Funding to support NSW emerging visual artists, to undertake a professional development program to support their personal, creative and career advancement.

Closed·Up to $30,000
2026 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging)

Funding to assist NSW emerging visual artists to undertake a self-directed professional development program to support their personal, creative and career advancement.

Closed·Up to $25,000
2025-27 Local Government Heritage

The 2025-27 Local Government Heritage Grants aim to support, promote and realise the values of locally significant heritage. This funding is for local councils who are best placed to understand their community and their connection to heritage.

Closed·Up to $25,000
NSW Tech Savvy Seniors Grant Program 2025/26

The Tech Savvy Seniors (TSS) program provides older people in NSW with access to low-cost digital literacy training at all levels on the use of computers, tablets, smartphones, and online applications and cyber safety.

Closed·Up to $25,000
First Nations Screen Fellowship 2025

The First Nations Screen Fellowship provides mid-career to established First Nations screen practitioners a dynamic range of funding and support across a 12-month period.

Closed·Up to $20,000
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 2 Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor construction and specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·$500 - $20,000
2024-2025 Cultural Grants Program

The Cultural Grants Program support Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal culture and hold cultural events and activities.

Closed·Up to $20,000
2025 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·Up to $20,000
2025 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 2 Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·$2,000 - $20,000
Local Sport Grant Program (LSGP) 2025

The Local Sport Grant Program aims to increase regular and on-going participation opportunities in sport in NSW.

Closed·Up to $20,000
2025 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 3 Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·Up to $20,000
2025 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 4 Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor environmental modifications/specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·$5,000 - $20,000
Stronger Together - Festival and Event Grants 2025-26 (Round 2)

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Grants Program supports multicultural festivals and events across NSW. These activities foster harmony and celebrate cultural diversity as part of our identity and way of life.

Closed·Up to $20,000
2026 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for minor construction and specialised equipment or furniture to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·Up to $20,000
2025 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Final Adjustments Payments

Funding is available for environmental modifications and specialised equipment or furniture that will enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·$5,000 - $20,000
NSW Rugby World Cup Legacy Program 2025/26 - Category 2

The participation stream aims to grow Rugby participation through new or enhanced programs, competitions, and tournaments, with a focus on creating opportunities for under-represented groups.

Closed·Up to $16,542
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $16,542
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Provisional Prepayment

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $16,542
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $16,542
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 2 Priority Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $16,542
2026 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 3 Priority Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding Program - Quarter 1 Provisional Prepayment

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding - Quarter 2 Priority Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding - Quarter 1 Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding - Quarter 2 Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding - Quarter 3 Priority Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding - Quarter 3 Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding - Quarter 4 Priority Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·Up to $15,984
2025 High Learning Support Needs Funding - Quarter 4 Payments

Funding for children with high learning support needs enrolled in NSW Community Preschools is provided to develop and deliver each child’s Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

Closed·$1,500 - $7,500
2026 Health and Development Participation Grant

The HDP Grant provides funding to eligible early childhood education and care providers to support implementation of the Health and Development Checks in Early Childhood Education Program and related cohort-wide capacity building supports in 2026

Closed·Up to $5,000
IP in Motion Fund - 2025-26

Screen NSW, through this program, will wholly or partly reimburse, up to $5,000, a screen and digital games producers’ cost to option original intellectual property (IP) from NSW-based creators.

Closed·$500 - $5,000
Murray Arts_CASP_2025

The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program funded by Create NSW and managed by Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs).

Closed·$1,000 - $5,000
West Darling Arts 2025 CASP

The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program funded by Create NSW and managed by Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs) which supports community arts and cultural development in regional NSW.

Closed·Up to $5,000
National Water Grid Fund 2025

Funding is available for priority water infrastructure projects to improve the reliability and security of water for Australia's regional and remote towns, agriculture and primary industry sectors.

Closed·Up to $5,000
GDC 2025 Market Travel

Screen NSW has opened a competitive market travel grant to support a limited number of experienced NSW digital games practitioners to attend Game Developers Conference (GDC) 2025 being held in San Francisco, California, from 17- 21 March 2025.

Closed·$500 - $5,000
2025 NAIDOC Grants Program

Aboriginal Affairs NSW supports NAIDOC events and activities across NSW, to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through an open and competitive grant funding opportunity.

Closed·$2,000 - $5,000
CASP 2025 - Arts Northern Rivers

The Arts Northern Rivers CASP 2025 funding round aims to support local community arts and cultural development in the Northern Rivers.

Closed·Up to $5,000
Gamescom 2025 Market Travel Program

Screen NSW has opened a competitive market travel grant to support a limited number of experienced NSW digital games practitioners to attend Gamescom 2025 being held in Cologne, Germany, from 19- 24 August 2025.

Closed·Up to $5,000
2025 Inclusive Environments Funding Program - Inclusion Readiness Payments

Funding is available to Community Preschools for specialised equipment/furniture or minor environmental modifications to enable children with disability and additional needs to participate in the educational program on the same basis as their peers.

Closed·$2,500 - $5,000
Touring and Travel Fund 2025/26

This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international touring and travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.

Closed·Up to $3,000
CASP 2025 Arts OutWest

Arts OutWest Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is a small annual funding round supporting arts activities in the NSW Central West. CASP is devolved funding from the NSW Government through Create NSW.

Closed·Up to $3,000
Country Arts Support Program (CASP) 2025 Arts Upper Hunter

Arts Upper Hunter’s CASP program provides a brilliant opportunity to community groups and facilities in the Upper Hunter Region to develop a program, event, exhibition, performance, training opportunity or experience in their area.

Closed·$100 - $3,000
Eastern Riverina Arts CASP 2025

CASP is an annual grant program managed by Eastern Riverina Arts. There are two streams available through the Eastern Riverina Arts Country Arts Support Program in 2025; Individuals, max $750 or Projects, max $3000.

Closed·Up to $3,000
2025 Outback Arts CASP

The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small grants program funded by Create NSW and managed by Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs).

Closed·Up to $3,000
South Coast Arts - CASP 2025

The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is an annual small arts program funded by Create NSW and managed by South Coast Arts regional arts development organisation.

Closed·$100 - $3,000
Orana Arts CASP 2025

The Country Arts Support Program (CASP) grants up to $3,000 are available for artists, non-profit organisations and community groups interested in investing in their practice or in regional artists.

Closed·Up to $3,000
Arts North West CASP 2025

Arts North West is offering grants under the Country Arts Support Program of up to $3,000 for arts community groups and arts organisations in the New England North West to support their creative endeavour.

Closed·Up to $2,500
NSW Cancer Summit 2025 Travel Grants

These grants support regional, rural or remote NSW-based attendees of the conference to participate in critical conversations and contribute to shaping the future of cancer care in NSW.

Closed·Up to $2,289.1
PAX Market Support Program 2025

Screen NSW and PAX Australia is offering up to 10 NSW-based independent game developers the opportunity to receive funding support to exhibit their digital game at PAX Australia in Melbourne 10 - 12 October 2025.

Closed·$515 - $2,174
2025 Start Strong for Long Day Care - Intention to Backpay Families (New Services)

This form is for approved providers with services that opened and provided education to enrolled and attending children, who may be eligible for funding under the 2025 Start Strong for LDC program and intend to backpay families fee relief in 2025.

Closed·Up to $2,000
Domestic Market Travel Support Program - AIDC 2025

Screen NSW will provide funding for NSW-based individuals or teams travelling to eligible screen industry markets, conventions and conferences within Australia, with the aim to attract support and finance for their projects.

Closed·Up to $2,000
Screen Forever Travel Support 2025

Screen NSW will provide funding for NSW-based individuals or teams travelling to eligible screen industry markets, conventions and conferences within Australia, with the aim to attract support and finance for their projects.

Closed·$500 - $2,000
CASP 2025 Arts Mid North Coast

Country Arts Support Program (CASP) is a devolved annual small grants program delivered by the 15 Regional Arts Development Organisations (RADOs) on behalf of Create NSW.

Closed·Up to $2,000
Domestic Market Travel Support Program – Regional to Global 2025

Screen NSW will provide funding for NSW-based individuals or teams travelling to eligible screen industry markets, conventions and conferences within Australia, with the aim of attracting support and finance for their projects.

Closed·Up to $2,000
Domestic Market Travel Support Program – Australian Children’s Content Summit 2025

Screen NSW will provide funding for NSW-based individuals, project teams or companies travelling to eligible screen industry markets, conventions and conferences within Australia, with the aim of attracting support and finance for their projects.

Closed·$500 - $2,000
South West Arts 2025 CASP

The Country Arts Support Program is an annual small grant program funded by Create NSW and managed by Regional Arts Organisations (RADOs). It is guided by Create NSW's Arts and Cultural Funding Program.

Closed·Up to $2,000
Domestic Market Travel Support Program - Screen Forever 2026

Screen NSW will provide funding for NSW-based individuals or teams travelling to eligible screen industry markets, conventions and conferences within Australia, with the aim to attract support and finance for their projects.

Closed·Up to $2,000
Domestic Market Travel Support Program - AIDC 2026

Screen NSW will provide funding for NSW-based individuals or teams travelling to eligible screen industry markets, conventions and conferences within Australia, with the aim to attract support and finance for their projects.

Closed·Up to $1,000
GCAP 2025 Travel Support Program

Screen NSW will provide up to five emerging or mid-level game practitioners from NSW with travel support of up to $1,000 to attend Games Connect Asia Pacific (GCAP) 6-8 October 2025 in Melbourne.

Closed·$500
Crew Development Program 25/26 - Stream B: Production Management & Post-Production Supervision

A program providing employment and training support for crew development in production management and post-production supervision.

Closed·Up to $500
Crew Development Program 25/26 - Stream C: Costume & Art departments

The Crew Development Program offers intensive training and paid production placements (with mentorship) for NSW entry-level and mid-career crew from underrepresented backgrounds.

Closed
Createability Internship Program

A professional development internship program for creatives with disability or who are d/Deaf, providing career development and work experience.

Closed
2025 Start Strong for Long Day Care

The Start Strong for Long Day Care program provides funding to deliver affordable quality preschool education to children aged 3 and above who are enrolled in eligible long day care services in New South Wales.

Closed
Emerging Producer Placement 2025/26

The Emerging Producer Placement Program is an opportunity for emerging producers to gain fast-tracked experience working at both Screen NSW and local production companies.

Closed
2026 Aboriginal Families as Teachers

Funding will support Aboriginal families to create strong home learning environments and boost participation of children aged 0–5 in culturally safe early education, improving development and strengthening pathways to school.

Grant information is sourced from official government websites and updated regularly. Always verify current eligibility and deadlines before applying.