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Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.
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Tenders and grants across arts, culture and heritage — museum and gallery services, theatre and performing-arts venues, cultural facility construction, heritage building conservation and restoration, exhibitions, festivals and events, and creative-sector and arts-for-change programmes. Curated for cultural institutions, heritage conservators, creative agencies, event producers and arts organisations.
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Arts SA funding is available for artists, organisations and the community to support initiatives that demonstrate bold exploration, innovation, and lead to a vibrant ecology of new relationships and networks so that everyone can engage with arts and What do you get? Funding amounts vary. Who is this for? South Australian artists and organisations. Overview Grants are available in 3 program streams: development projects major projects. Funding amounts and eligibility criteria vary depending on the grant being applied for.
Is this the right programme for you? Are you an organisation working with natural heritage in Wales? Do you need funding for planning or delivering a nature-based project? Does your project focus on improving wildlife and biodiversity in Wales in and around the network of protected sites? Do you require a grant of between £250,000 and £1million? If you answered yes to these questions, then the Nature Networks Fund is for you. Overview We’re delivering the Nature Networks Fund on behalf of the Welsh Government, in partnership with Natural Resources Wales. The aim of the Nature Networks Fund is to improve the resilience of Wales’ network of protected land, freshwater and marine sites. It is a key element of the delivery of the Welsh Government’s wider Nature Networks Programme, supporting...
The second edition of the Africa-Europe (link: https://eunic.eu/news/spaces-of-culture-2026 text: Spaces of Culture call for proposals) is open, inviting new and innovative cultural relations projects across Sub-Saharan Africa. Building on the lessons learned from the first cycle of projects, currently being implemented throughout 2025 and into 2026, this year’s call aims to further strengthen collaboration between African and European cultural partners. Members of the international jury who evaluated proposals during the first edition have consolidated their feedback and insights to support applicants preparing submissions for the 2026 call. Drawing from their experience reviewing a range of project proposals, they identified six key considerations that can help applicants develop stro...
National Lottery Heritage Grants is our funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK. Use this guidance to apply for grants from £250,000 to £10m. You must first submit an Expression of Interest and, if you are successful, we will invite you to apply. Your application will usually go through two phases: a development phase of up to two years, enabling you work on your project proposal, and a delivery phase of no more than five years. If you think a two phase application is not right for your project, please contact your local office to discuss. Overview Is this the right programme for you? Is your organisation looking to care for and sustain heritage in the UK? Will your heritage project run for no more than five years (excluding the development phase)? Do you require ...
Page last updated: 17 September 2026 National Lottery Heritage Grants is our funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK. Use this guidance to apply for grants from £10,000 to £250,000. Overview Is this the right programme for you? Is your organisation looking to care for and sustain heritage in the UK? Will your heritage project run for no more than five years? Do you require a grant of between £10,000 and £250,000? Are you a not-for-profit organisation, a private owner of a heritage asset or a partnership? Does your project take into account our four investment principles? If you answered yes to these questions, then National Lottery Heritage Grants could be for you. Our investment principles Four investment principles guide all our grant decision making under our 1...
The urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Stream One gives partnerships up to $5 million in funding to develop a precinct idea through to investment-ready stage. What do you get? Funding of $500,000 to $5 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Australian local, state and territory government agencies or bodies, incorporated not-for-profit organisations, and urban universities.
The rPPP Precinct delivery funding opportunity offers funding of up to $50 million to deliver infrastructure projects within regional precincts in partnership with local stakeholders to benefit regional communities. What do you get? Funding of between $5 million to $50 million. Who is this for? State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities and not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.
The Indigenous Advancement Strategy provides funding for organisations to help them undertake projects or activities which promote equal opportunities for Indigenous Australians. What do you get? Funding amounts vary. Who is this for? Australian organisations. Overview The Indigenous Advancement Strategy (IAS) is aimed at improving the lives and outcomes for Indigenous Australians in 5 key areas: jobs, land and economy children and schooling safety and wellbeing culture and capability remote Australia strategies. The Government has committed $5.2 billion over 4 years to the IAS. The IAS will direct grant funding towards national priorities as well as the needs of Indigenous communities and regions. Check if you can apply To be eligible, you must: be a legal entity with full legal capaci...
The urban Precincts and Partnerships Program – Stream Two gives partnerships up to $50 million in funding to deliver elements of a precinct. What do you get? Funding of $5 million to $50 million, to cover up to 100% of eligible expenditure. Who is this for? Australian local, state and territory government agencies or bodies, incorporated not-for-profit organisations, and universities.
This program provides funding for Canberra artists, groups and organisations to help them undertake arts activities. What do you get? Funding amounts vary. Who is this for? Canberra artists, groups and organisations. Overview Funding is available to help Canberra artists, groups and organisations to undertake arts activities including creating new work, professional or skills development, mentoring, residencies, and community arts and cultural development and engagement. Activities can be across a range of artforms including dance, digital games, literature, music, new media, screen, theatre, visual arts, and arts-based festivals. There are 2 streams of funding: up to $5,000 for smaller projects – open all year round $5,000 to $50,000 for larger projects – 2 rounds per year. Activities ...
The rPPP Precinct development and planning offers funding of up to $5 million to develop a precinct idea through to investment-ready stage in partnership with local stakeholders to benefit regional communities. What do you get? Funding of between $500,000 and $5 million. Who is this for? State and Territory governments, local governments, regional universities, not-for-profit organisations, including indigenous organisations.
Venue hire rebates are offered to government funded cultural organisations, charitable organisations, government departments and educational institutions. Eligibility See website for further information Outcome All applicants are advised in writing
The National Cultural Heritage Account (the Account) grant program assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects. The Account helps to retain and protect Australia's cultural heritage for future generations and provide public access to important objects that tell a story about our cultural identity. The Australian Government allocates $500,000 each financial year. There is no limit on the amount you can apply for, and funding over multiple years may be considered. There are no funding round deadlines. Applications can be made at any time during the year, and are assessed on a case by case basis.
The Heritage Revival Fund will help communities across England rescue and repurpose neglected historic buildings. It will do this by supporting community organisations to take ownership of, adapt and reuse the local heritage assets that matter to them, transforming them into thriving spaces that meet their needs. This programme is being delivered by the Architectural Heritage Fund in partnership with the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and Historic England, and forms part of the government’s wider £1.5 billion investment in arts and culture. The Heritage Revival Fund is open to charities and social enterprises in England seeking to take ownership of and/or adapt historic buildings for community uses. The programme will focus on regenerating historic buildings in town cent...
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling architectural designs that reflect U.S. foreign policy and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.
The U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, Cultural Programs Division (ECA/PE/C/CU) seeks to advance international understanding of American values by exposing foreign audiences to innovative and compelling works of art that reflect promote American values and foster international dialogue on shared global challenges.
Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program Supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...
The Heritage at Risk Capital Fund is four year, £60 million fund to support the repair and conservation of historic buildings and sites at risk across England. It follows on from the successful £15 million of funding awarded through the Heritage at Risk Capital Fund in 2025/26. Under this fund, we can give grants for the conservation, repair and conversion of listed buildings of all grades, historic buildings in conservation areas, registered parks and gardens and scheduled monuments. Priority will be given to projects in areas of England with the highest level of deprivation and need for investment, and those that bring most community benefit. The fund is competitive, and not all applications will be successful. The full requirements of the fund are set out on our website, which provid...
Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...
Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...
Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...
Projects which facilitate the protection and restoration of wildlife, habitat and historical/archaeological resources, including habitat restoration projects in urban rural areas. This program supports The California Drought, Water, Parks, Climate, Coastal Protection and Outdoor Access for All Act of 2018 is codified as Division 45 (commencing with section 80000) and sections 5096.611 and 75089.5 of the public resources code and section 79772.5 of the water code. Prop 68 authorizes $4 billion in general obligation to finance a drought, water, parks, climate, coastal protection and outdoor access for all program. The Santa Monica Mountains conservancy's ("Conservancy") Proposition 68 Grant Program Guidelines ("Guidelines") Specifically pertain to grants funded by proposition 68 and admin...
The Forest Conservation Program supports planning, acquisition, and restoration projects throughout California’s forests, consistent with the Board's Strategic Plan. The Program was created on November 7, 2006 with the Safe Drinking Water, Water Quality and Supply, Flood Control, River and Coastal Protection Bond Act of 2006 (Proposition 84). That Act charged the Board to develop a grant program and “…promote the ecological integrity and economic stability of California’s diverse native forests for all their public benefits through forest conservation, preservation, and restoration of productive managed forest lands, forest reserve areas, redwood forests and other forest types, including the conservation of water resources and natural habitat for native fish and wildlife and plants foun...
This program provides funding for projects that clean-up, restore, recover from or monitor the long-term impacts to environment, heritage and cultural assets that were impacted by flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. What do you get? Funding varies. Who is this for? Organisations and primary producers affected by flooding associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie. Overview Funding is available for projects that are focused on recovering environmental, heritage and cultural assets that were impacted by the floods associated with ex-tropical cyclone Ellie. 2 streams of funding are available: Small project grants – funding of between $10,000 and $100,000, maximum $50,000 for clean-up and restoration of heritage buildings. Large project grants – funding of between $100,000 an...
Generations is a fellowship program in partnership with Sound NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Blacktown Arts to support early career Western Sydney contemporary musicians/bands and their development within the NSW music industry. Program objective Grants are available for two early career musicians or bands from Western Sydney to support participation in a six-month fellowship. Funding will support artist-led projects developed in partnership with Sound NSW, Powerhouse Museum and Blacktown Arts and includes mentoring and project development opportunities. The aim of this funding program is to: connect emerging musicians in the early stages of their career with established industry professionals supporting intergenerational knowledge and experience within the music industry provide studio spa...
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