Closes: 13 October 2026. The Dobell Exhibition Grant program provides financial assistance towards the development of new, curated exhibitions of visual arts at regional and public galleries in New South Wales.

Closes: 2pm 14 September 2026. Funding to assist NSW emerging visual artists to undertake a self-directed professional development program to support their personal, creative and career advancement.

Closes: 19 November 2026. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for emerging NSW fashion and textile designers and businesses to access professional development opportunities or purchase essential equipment.

Closes: 6 September 2026. The former Small Grants, Skills Development, Leg Up, and Project Development Grants have been brought together, allowing organisations to apply for funding of up to $4,000 per project.

Ongoing. Inland Rail offer funding between $1000–$4000 for individuals and organisations in eligible regional communities on the Inland Rail alignment between Beveridge, in Victoria, and Parkes, in New South Wales.

Closes: 31 December 2026. This fund supports mature events that have already received maximum Flagship Event funding and can present a comprehensive strategy for future growth as drivers of tourism.

Opens 1 February 2027. The objective of this program is to fund support for arts and culture infrastructure such as museums, art galleries or cultural centres.

Thinking about hosting an event in the Orange Region?
Orange City Council has funding available to help make it happen. This includes cash and support through in-kind use of council-owned venues.

Round 2 closes 30 March 2027. Funding is available for events, marketing projects, tourism attractions and collaborative tourism initiatives that showcases the Blayney Shire.

Applications for Regional Arts Fund: Quick Response Grants are open for the 26/27 financial year.

These grants are designed to assist with urgent needs that may arise unexpectedly. This includes opportunities such as professional development, skills development, and small projects that require immediate attention. Individuals can apply for up to $3000 and organisations up to $5000.

Closes 31 January 2027.

Forbes Shire Council provides support to encourage and assist community groups and organisations to make a positive and ongoing contribution to the community’s wellbeing, cultural life, environmental sustainability and economic growth

The Portland Art Purchase Society Inc will provide a $500 grant to one local visual artist each grant cycle. 
Entries close 31 October 2026.

The Touring and Travel Fund is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.

No deadline. Crisis Relief Grants and support are available to musicians, managers, crew and music workers across all genres experiencing financial hardship as the result of illness, injury, mental health, older age or another current crisis that is impacting their ability to work in music.

Ongoing.
The Foundation is responsive to requests that contribute to increasing access to opportunities and is dedicated to supporting charities, non-profit organisations, and social enterprises that work within the four primary focus areas:

Education
Medical Research & Health
Disadvantage Youth
Arts & Culture