Arts Grants in New South Wales — 2026

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

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.

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.

Safer Cities: Her Way 2 is a program that supports local councils to deliver projects that help to improve perception of safety in public spaces and transport hub precincts for everyone, particularly women, girls and gender diverse people.

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

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.

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.

The Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program, part of the Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries, supports organisations to deliver programs that strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries sector in regional NSW.

The All-Ages Live Music Venue Program supports dedicated NSW live music venues with a track record of delivering all-ages contemporary music events, and a commitment to collaborating with young people to program events that build new audiences.

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.

The primary focus of this program is to increase cervical screening participation among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and people with a cervix.

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

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

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

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.

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.

The Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program supports Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW to celebrate Aboriginal cultures and hold key cultural events and activities.

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).

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Targeted funding to support First Nations artists and organisations in Western Sydney to develop their creative practice, networks, and connection within the First Nations arts ecosystem.

A program supporting community bands in regional NSW.

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

A program supporting the revival and preservation of Aboriginal languages.

A program providing development pathways for arts and cultural practitioners.

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

A program providing strategic investment and one-off funding for arts and cultural initiatives.

A program providing seed funding for the development of digital games.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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'

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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).

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).

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Regional Arts Development Organisations

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.

LGA Arts & Cultural Projects 22/23

LGA Arts & Cultural Projects 22/23

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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