Closes 25 May 2026.
Arts and cultural organisations (not currently funded by the Multi-year Arts and Cultural Funding Program) may apply for:
Cultural Access – Priority Area projects funding (up to $100,000 for organisations) to support projects that are led by or engage with priority areas and target populations
This year, these four Project Funding programs (Creative Nations, Creative Steps – New Work, Professional Development – Next Steps and Cultural Access – Priority Area) are available for one round in 2026.
Applications are open until 25 May 2026. Eligible applications are competitively and independently assessed by Artform Boards. Visit create.nsw.gov.au for guidelines, support resources and application details.
https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/arts-and-cultural-funding-program
Saplings, Australian Theatre for Young People (ATYP), Image Credit: Clare Hawley.