Arts, Culture & Heritage Tenders 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.

14 open opportunities in this category

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Cultural institutions, museums and galleries, theatres and venues, heritage conservators and restoration specialists, creative agencies, festival and event producers, arts and community organisations.

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Major sources of procurement and grant funding in this category:

Arts Council

National arts funding — organisations, projects, touring and creative development.

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Heritage Fund

Heritage conservation, restoration and community heritage projects.

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EU Creative Europe

Culture and creative-sector cooperation, heritage and audience development across Europe.

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UNESCO

World Heritage, cultural preservation and creative-economy programmes.

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Local Authorities

Council museums, libraries, cultural venues and public-art procurement.

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Heritage Consultancy Services Panel

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 9 Oct 2026 (Closes in 10 days) VP526299

The City of Boroondara (the City) is located in the inner eastern suburbs of Melbourne, between 5 and 10 kilometres east of the Melbourne CBD. It is recognised as one of Victoria’s most significant heritage municipalities, containing an extensive and diverse collection of heritage places that reflect the enduring cultural heritage of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as the Traditional Owners a...

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Provision of Cyber Security Advisory and Implementation Services

TENDER Open

Australia, Western Australia 29 Sep 2026 (Closes today) WA-DPLH202426

Agency: Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage. Category: Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services. Type: (Limited Sourcing - Invited)

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NGV Mechanical and Electrical Services

TENDER Open

Australia, Victoria 30 Sep 2026 (Closes tomorrow) VIC-331830

NGV Mechanical and Electrical Services

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Arts, Culture & Heritage Grants

The National Cultural Heritage Account (the Account) grant program assists Australian cultural organisations to acquire significant cultural heritage objects

Open Humanities AU NCHA

Australia

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.

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2026 Regional Arts Touring Round 2

Open Arts_culture, regional AU 124807

Australia $10,000 - $75,000 13 Oct 2026 (15 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...

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Public Library Infrastructure Grants 2026-27

Open Community, infrastructure AU 126407

Australia $20,000 - $750,000 30 Oct 2026 (32 days left)

State Library of NSW Public Library Infrastructure Grants are for projects that will assist NSW councils to improve public library infrastructure, including buildings and information technology systems. Program objective The funds will be directed to projects that provide significant public benefit and develop improved public library services for NSW communities. Library Council has identified the following strategic priority areas for the Public Library Infrastructure Grants program: library buildings and spaces mobile libraries IT and digitisation projects collections cooperative library development activities projects that assist public libraries to support the NSW Government Creative Communities Policy. This program is administered by Department of Creative Industries, Tourism, Hosp...

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2026-27 Creative Western Sydney Micro-Grants Program

Open Arts_culture, community AU 127008

Australia $3,000 - $5,000 2 Nov 2026 (35 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...

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2026-27 Transitional Operational Funding Program

Open Arts_culture AU 126578

Australia $150,000 - $1,500,000 3 Nov 2026 (36 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...

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All-Ages Live Music Programming - 2026/27

Open Arts_culture AU 122914

Australia Up to $100,000 9 Nov 2026 (42 days left)

This funding program supports all-ages contemporary music events that build new audiences and include the participation of young people. Program objective This funding program supports industry professionals and music businesses with a track record of delivering all-ages contemporary music events, and a commitment to collaborating with young people to program a series of events (minimum 4) that build new audiences. The funding aims to: build new live music audiences in NSW increase the number and diversity of all-ages live music events across NSW create performance opportunities for emerging and established NSW artists build participation pathways for young people in live music programming and production deliver safe, accessible, and compliant events strengthen community participation p...

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Contemporary Music Festivals - 2026/27

Open Arts_culture AU 122915

Australia $100,000 - $250,000 9 Nov 2026 (42 days left)

This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that build new audiences and supports local music collaboration. Program objective This funding program supports local contemporary music festivals that builds audiences, promotes NSW music, supports local music collaboration and provides opportunities for community connection through music. festivals with capacity of up to 12,000 can apply for up to $100,000 festivals with capacity of over 12,000 can apply for up to $250,000. The funding aims to: build audiences and promote NSW music increase local artist engagement with their local music scene or community increase opportunities for all ages music event programming strengthen community participation particularly in Western Sydney and regional NSW amplify the work of prio...

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Veteran Community Grants Program - 2026 Round

Open Arts_culture, community, events, education, health, infrastructure, regional AU 122233

Australia $3,000 - $10,000 11 Nov 2026 (44 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...

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Touring and Travel Fund - International Touring

Open Arts_culture AU 118121

Australia Up to $30,000,000,000 30 Apr 2027 (214 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...

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Touring and Travel Fund - Domestic Travel and International Professional Development

Open Arts_culture AU 118120

Australia Up to $5,000 25 Jun 2027 (270 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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who issues arts and culture tenders?

Local councils, national arts and heritage bodies, museums and galleries, theatres and cultural venues, universities and trusts — procuring services, construction, conservation and event delivery.

How do grants differ from tenders here?

Grants fund creative projects, exhibitions, festivals, participation and heritage conservation — issued by arts councils, heritage funds and foundations. Tenders fund venue construction, facility management, restoration works and cultural services.

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