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The Emerging Artist Grants program offers grants of up to $15,000 to assist talented emerging and early-career artists in taking up professional development opportunities, usually overseas.

Professional development opportunities allow emerging artists to gain experience, develop networks and learn skills from the world's best. The Trust believes these experiences are invaluable for individual artists and the ongoing development of Australia's vibrant arts sector.

The Trust's Emerging Artist Grants program funds nationally and supports individual artists practising across the spectrum of the arts, from visual arts to community radio, design to literature, conservation of cultural heritage to circus arts.

The Trust primarily supports structured professional development and networking opportunities such as residencies, internships, mentorships, workshops, and conferences.

The Rebates Program aims to support targets identified in the NSW Waste and Materials Strategy 2041 (WaSM), including:

• reducing total waste generated by 10% per person by 2030
• achieving an 80% average recovery rate from all waste streams by 2030
• tripling the plastics recycling rate by 2030
• phasing out problematic and unnecessary plastics by 2025
• halving the amount of organic waste sent to landfill by 2030
• significantly increasing the use of recycled content by governments and industry.

The objectives of the Rebates Program are to:

• avoid or divert new tonnes of waste generated by businesses from landfill
• help businesses transition to a circular economy by targeting actions higher on the waste hierarchy (e.g. avoiding or re-using waste above recycling, and upcycling above downcycling)
• support the transition away from problematic, unnecessary and single-use plastics, and
• reduce organic waste going to landfill and support the introduction of mandatory food-waste collections from targeted businesses, commencing from 2025.

Businesses applying for the Rebates Program must:

• currently have a commercial and industrial (C&I) waste service at a site in NSW
• currently have a valid ABN and employ one or more full time employees in NSW, and
• currently send C&I waste to landfill in NSW or process/recycle C&I waste generated by businesses.

Businesses can include entities that are registered charities, not-for-profits, public entities (including schools and hospitals), and government organisations. 

Our communities are full of upstanding individuals from volunteers to local sporting heroes to community legends, future leaders and eco-warriors who merit the recognition for their work in our communities and regions.

Residents of NSW are encouraged to keep a look out and nominate remarkable community members of all ages for a NSW Local Citizen of the Year Award in the following categories:

• Citizen of the Year
• Young Citizen of the Year
• Sportsperson of the Year
• Environmental Citizen of the Year
• Young Environmental Citizen of the Year
• Australia Day Award

The NSW Local Citizen of the Year Awards have been a part of the Australia Day in NSW program since 2005, with many Local Government Areas (LGAs) embracing the program to celebrate outstanding citizens and unsung heroes across the state.

Each year award presentations are incorporated into the local council's Australia Day Program with certificates presented by Mayor's and Australia Day Ambassadors.

The Telstra Footy Grants is designed to financially assist initiatives that can support Community Clubs affiliated to the AFL to strengthen the base and secure the future in three key strategic areas:

• Grow and assist volunteer capacity.
• Grow and diversify participation.
• Improve club environments and experiences.

Whether it’s upgrading to an electronic scoreboard, upskilling volunteers or introducing new initiatives to attract more participants, Telstra Footy Grants aims to provide tangible support for clubs and alleviate the challenges they may face.

The Telstra Footy Grants is designed to financially assist initiatives that can support Community Clubs affiliated to the AFL to strengthen the base and secure the future in three key strategic areas:

• Grow and assist volunteer capacity.
• Grow and diversify participation.
• Improve club environments and experiences.

Whether it’s upgrading to an electronic scoreboard, upskilling volunteers or introducing new initiatives to attract more participants, Telstra Footy Grants aims to provide tangible support for clubs and alleviate the challenges they may face.

The Telstra Footy Grants is designed to financially assist initiatives that can support Community Clubs affiliated to the AFL to strengthen the base and secure the future in three key strategic areas:

• Grow and assist volunteer capacity.
• Grow and diversify participation.
• Improve club environments and experiences.

Whether it’s upgrading to an electronic scoreboard, upskilling volunteers or introducing new initiatives to attract more participants, Telstra Footy Grants aims to provide tangible support for clubs and alleviate the challenges they may face.

The Telstra Footy Grants is designed to financially assist initiatives that can support Community Clubs affiliated to the AFL to strengthen the base and secure the future in three key strategic areas:

• Grow and assist volunteer capacity.
• Grow and diversify participation.
• Improve club environments and experiences.

Whether it’s upgrading to an electronic scoreboard, upskilling volunteers or introducing new initiatives to attract more participants, Telstra Footy Grants aims to provide tangible support for clubs and alleviate the challenges they may face.

This program aims to increase the number of early childhood services across NSW providing access to Aboriginal languages and to support culturally safe and responsive early childhood education and care (ECEC) in NSW. It provides an opportunity for Aboriginal culture and identity to be nurtured in the earliest stage of formal education across NSW. This recognises the importance of cultural identity and the role it plays in children's development and learning outcomes.

The 2026–29 program builds on the success of an initial Ninganah No More (NNM) program. It also incorporates feedback from current providers, families and other stakeholders from a review of the program. The refreshed program aims to close participation gaps and ensure that early learning services are more responsive to the diverse needs of communities. It places a strong emphasis on cultural inclusivity and accessibility, particularly for Aboriginal children. There is a focus on supporting and measuring the delivery of Aboriginal language and culture within early learning environments.

The NNM program has 6 core objectives:

1. Aboriginal language and culture are present in ECEC programs.
2. The number of Aboriginal children learning an Aboriginal language is increased.
3. Aboriginal children remain connected to culture and grow their cultural identity through language.
4. ECEC services establish and maintain connection with their local Aboriginal community.
5. Inclusive learning environments for Aboriginal children.
6. Children in the early years have the opportunity to learn Aboriginal languages.

Dedicated live music venues may apply for grants to support equipment purchases and infrastructure works in the areas of soundproofing, accessibility, energy efficiency and ventilation.

Available grants up the value of $150,000 (ex GST) will support the purchase of equipment and a range of infrastructure development works.

Infrastructure works:

• soundproofing
• ventilation
• accessibility
• energy efficiency improvements.

Equipment:

• purchase of production equipment (sound, lighting and staging)

This funding aims to:

• Build capability of dedicated live music venues to deliver world class audience and visitor experiences
• Increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues in NSW
• Increase sector knowledge and expertise in best practice sound management and sustainable live music programming
• Reduce sound impact on neighbours, leading to less complaints and increased business viability
• Increase diversity of live music offerings

The Advanced Screen and Lighting Technology Grant supports dedicated live music venues to install high-end audiovisual systems and dynamic lighting effects designed to significantly enhance the audience experience.

Applicants with a capacity of up to 1000 will be able to apply for up to $200,000, and applicants with capacity of over 1000 will be able to apply for up to $500,000 to support their advanced screen and lighting technology projects.

This funding aims to:

• Build capability of dedicated live music venues to deliver world class audience and visitor experiences    
• Increase the number of fit-for-purpose live music venues in NSW         
• Increase sector knowledge and expertise in best practice sound management and sustainable live music programming         
• Reduce sound impact on neighbours, leading to less complaints and increased business viability
• Increase diversity of live music offerings.

The Game on for Change – Preventing Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence through Sport (the Program) aims to empower all levels of the sporting sector to play a leading role in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.

The Local Impact (Small) tier offers grants between $15,000 and $75,000 to support small-scale projects delivered at the local level. This tier is designed, but not limited to, projects that make change at the local level, generally working with one club or organisation.

Purpose

• The Program aims to empower all levels of the sporting sector to play a leading role in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.
• Through the Program, the Office of Sport is building the capacity and capability of the sector to address the gendered drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence leading to positive change in knowledge, skills, values and behaviours. 

Key Objectives

• Identifying and scaling up evidence-based prevention initiatives, whilst testing and evaluating new approaches to build the evidence base and foster safe, respectful and inclusive environments.
• Establishing and/or strengthening partnerships between the sport and primary prevention sectors to build shared capacity, align efforts, and embed prevention practices across sporting environments.
• Ensuring prevention initiatives in sport are inclusive and responsive to diverse lived experiences, recognising how intersecting identities influence participation, safety and access to support.

The Game on for Change – Preventing Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence through Sport (the Program) aims to empower all levels of the sporting sector to play a leading role in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.

The Expanding Reach (Medium) tier offers grants between $75,001 and $300,000 to support medium-scale projects that extend impact beyond a single organisation or group. This tier is designed, but not limited to, initiatives that engage additional or multiple groups within the same club or association and/or increase reach into new clubs or settings such as by delivering in new locations.

Purpose

• The Program aims to empower all levels of the sporting sector to play a leading role in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.
• Through the Program, the Office of Sport is building the capacity and capability of the sector to address the gendered drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence leading to positive change in knowledge, skills, values and behaviours. 

Key Objectives

• Identifying and scaling up evidence-based prevention initiatives, whilst testing and evaluating new approaches to build the evidence base and foster safe, respectful and inclusive environments.
• Establishing and/or strengthening partnerships between the sport and primary prevention sectors to build shared capacity, align efforts, and embed prevention practices across sporting environments.
• Ensuring prevention initiatives in sport are inclusive and responsive to diverse lived experiences, recognising how intersecting identities influence participation, safety and access to support.

The Game on for Change – Preventing Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence through Sport (the Program) aims to empower all levels of the sporting sector to play a leading role in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.

The “Whole-Of” Action (Large) tier offers grants between $300,001 and $450,000 to support large-scale projects delivered across an entire sporting code or local government area. This tier is designed, but not limited to, initiatives that either engage multiple groups within multiple clubs or settings or engage a single group across every club within the code’s or organisation’s remit.

Purpose

• The Program aims to empower all levels of the sporting sector to play a leading role in the prevention of domestic, family and sexual violence.
• Through the Program, the Office of Sport is building the capacity and capability of the sector to address the gendered drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence leading to positive change in knowledge, skills, values and behaviours. 

Key Objectives

• Identifying and scaling up evidence-based prevention initiatives, whilst testing and evaluating new approaches to build the evidence base and foster safe, respectful and inclusive environments.
• Establishing and/or strengthening partnerships between the sport and primary prevention sectors to build shared capacity, align efforts, and embed prevention practices across sporting environments.
• Ensuring prevention initiatives in sport are inclusive and responsive to diverse lived experiences, recognising how intersecting identities influence participation, safety and access to support.

When fishing in NSW waters, both freshwater and saltwater, recreational fishers are required to pay the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee. All revenue raised by the NSW Recreational Fishing Fee is placed into the Recreational Fishing Trusts. There are two Trusts - one for saltwater and one for freshwater. Funds from the Trusts are used to deliver a wide range of projects and programs to boost recreational fishing opportunities in NSW.

There are different funding applications to choose from when applying for funding:

• Fishing education projects - up to $10,000 of funding
• Infrastructure and access projects - up to $50,000 of funding

Objective

Deliver projects using funds from the Trusts to boost recreational fishing opportunities in NSW. Projects in the current funding round are required to fall within the following grant platforms:

• Fishing infrastructure and improving fishing access,
• Recreational fishing education

Goals

• Implement innovative projects to boost recreational fishing opportunities.
• Promote recreational fishing as a healthy, outdoors activity for the whole family.
• Educate fishers to fish responsibly and safely.
• Promote the sustainable growth of recreational fishing.

Kick-start funding offers businesses financial incentives from a $5 million allocation to help purchase up to 15 electric vehicles (EVs) and smart charging ports. 

Kick-start funding is suitable for businesses that are interested in trialling a few EVs or for smaller fleets. It is open to any ABN holder that operates an existing fleet in NSW, provided the business meets one of the following requirements: 

• operates an existing fleet of at least 3 vehicles (electric or non-electric) in NSW
• Has licensed taxi drivers with at least 1 taxi in NSW
• Is an individual truck operator, with at least 1 truck in NSW.