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Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants in Australia

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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Theatre auditorium and cultural venue

Arts, Culture & Heritage Opportunities

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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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.

Open Arts_culture, regional AU 125841
Australia Up to $150,000 28 Sep 2026 (1 day left)

The Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program provides support for organisations to deliver key programs in regional NSW to support the diverse arts, culture and creative industries sector of the region. Program objective The Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program is announced as part of the Plan for Regional NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries . The Program provides support for organisations to deliver key programs in regional NSW to support the diverse arts, culture and creative industries sector of the region. The Regional NSW Strategic Partnerships Program is funded and administered by Create NSW. The Regional NSW Strategic Partnership Program aims to establish partnerships that strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries in regional NSW through programs for th...

Open Arts_culture, community, events AU 125840
Australia Up to $2,000,000 28 Sep 2026 (1 day left)

The Western Sydney Strategic Partnerships Program was announced as part of the Plan for Western Sydney Arts, Culture and Creative Industries 2025-28 and the priority to showcase Western Sydney. Program objective The Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program provides support for organisations to deliver key programs in Western Sydney to support the diverse arts, culture and creative industries sector of the region. The Program aims to establish partnerships and programs that strengthen the arts, culture and creative industries in Western Sydney by creating positive outcomes for identified beneficiaries. The Program will achieve this through the following focus areas: skills development organisational capacity building audience development development of partnerships investment sourcin...

Open Arts_culture, regional AU 124807
Australia $10,000 - $75,000 13 Oct 2026 (16 days left)

This grant round is open to individual artists, arts and cultural workers, groups and organisations who are touring arts and cultural work across regional NSW. Program objective In response to Creative Communities , the NSW arts, culture and creative industries policy, the purpose of this funding is to strengthen communities though equitable access to vibrant arts and cultural experiences. This funding could: foster access to innovative and diverse arts and cultural presentations enable the presentation of new work by underrepresented artists and groups enhance the visibility of new work by NSW artists and arts/cultural workers contribute to personal and community wellbeing and economic development build vitality of NSW organisations by developing new markets and audiences strengthen co...

Open Arts_culture, community AU 127008
Australia $3,000 - $5,000 2 Nov 2026 (36 days left)

The Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program provides support for creative development, presentation, collaboration and professional development activities in Western Sydney. Program objective The Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program was announced as part of the Plan for Western Sydney NSW Arts, Culture and Creative Industries: 2025-2028. The Program is funded and administered by Create NSW in partnership with the Western Sydney Arts Alliance (WSAA). The Program will address challenges in sustaining a creative practice and creative projects in Western Sydney due to limited access to funding. The Program will: support the development of new creative work strengthen Western Sydney’s arts, culture and creative industries through connections and engagement improve equity, access...

Australia $150,000 - $1,500,000 3 Nov 2026 (37 days left)

will support the aims of the Arts and Cultural Funding Program to strengthen NSW’s creative ecosystem, benefit diverse communities, and expand access to arts and culture across NSW. Program objective The 2026-27 Transitional Operational Funding Program (the Program) has been developed in response to the revised delivery timeline of the Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) multi-year funding programs. The Program will provide support to organisations that were unsuccessful in applying for two-year funding for 2026–2027 but had previously received multi-year or annual funding for 2025 and would have expected to apply for two-year multi-year funding in 2026 to support activity in 2028–2029. The Program will support the aims of the ACFP to strengthen NSW’s creative ecosystem, benefit di...

Open Arts_culture, community, events, education, health, infrastructure, regional AU 122233
Australia $3,000 - $10,000 11 Nov 2026 (45 days left)

The VCGP funds a range of projects that support veteran wellbeing and commemorate and educate NSW communities about the service and sacrifice of current and former military servicemen and servicewomen. Program objective The purpose of the Veteran Community Grants Program (VCGP) is to support activities and services to enhance the wellbeing of the NSW veteran community and promote appreciation and understanding of the service and sacrifice of military service personnel. The VCGP is targeted at individuals and not-for-profit organisations who are based in NSW. Read the Program Guidelines . This program is administered by the NSW Office for Veterans Affairs. This program is administered by Office for Veterans Affairs. Eligibility Who can apply Individuals and the following types of organis...

Australia Up to $30,000,000,000 30 Apr 2027 (215 days left)

This funding program is designed to support established artists and acts to tour internationally. Program objective Funding can support travel and accommodation costs for established artists and acts who identify a career-defining international touring opportunity. Costs to support the artist and acts will be prioritised but costs relating to support roles will also be considered. Applicants must match the funding request with their own cash contribution. Applications will close 12pm (midday) Friday 31 July, Friday 30 October, Friday 29 January and Friday 30 April. Applications submitted after 12pm (midday) will not be accepted. Applicants will be notified of the decision within 4 weeks of the closing date. Please see the frequently asked questions for additional details here . This fun...

Australia Up to $5,000 25 Jun 2027 (271 days left)

This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals. Program objective Funding can support travel and accommodation costs for: Artists and Acts domestic tours domestic professional development opportunities, including performance at significant music market events, attendance at workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies significant international professional development opportunities, including performance at significant international music market events, attendance at workshops, camps, mentorships and residencies. For domestic tours and performance at music markets, funding can support up to six people per touring party. This includes the artists and a maximum of two...

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