Apply asap. Established to relieve the pressures faced by volunteer-led museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces in NSW.
With a total funding of $226,000, this initiative by the NSW Government aims to provide crucial financial support to cover essential expenses like rent and electricity bills. Funding will be allocated based on the order of eligible applications received until funds are exhausted.
The NSW museum sector, particularly volunteer-led organisations, has in recent years faced enormous challenges due to major events like bushfires, floods, and the COVID-19 pandemic.
The ‘Lights On, Doors Open’ stipend program has been established to relieve the pressures faced by volunteer-led museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces in NSW. With a total funding of $226,000, this initiative by the NSW Government aims to provide crucial financial support to cover essential expenses like rent and electricity bills. By offering this assistance, the program aims to support eligible organisations, reduce the burden of constant fundraising, and allow them to focus on collections, maintenance, and best practices.
Grants of $2,000 are available for eligible applicants.
Up to 113 organisations will benefit from this initiative.
What does the funding cover?
Various short-term, operational projects, such as (but not limited to) the following areas:
- Bills for amenities
- Small maintenance jobs
- IT support
- Small marketing projects
- Fees for service
Closing
Funding will be allocated based on the order of eligible applications received until funds are exhausted.