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This quick response funding program is designed for domestic and international travel activity for NSW contemporary music artists, acts and music industry professionals.

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 people with roles that support the artists to undertake the tour. These support roles include:      

• one operational crew member (e.g. tour manager or key technical production crew)       
• one support person for people with disability, family or cultural needs. 

Music Industry Professionals 

• domestic professional development opportunities for music industry professionals working in contemporary music to attend significant music market events and/or identified business opportunities 
• significant international professional development opportunities for music industry professionals working in contemporary music to attend international music market events and/or identified business opportunities. 

This program is open for applications until Friday 25 June 2027, with applications assessed monthly. Applications submitted by 12pm (midday) on the last Friday of each month (excluding December) will be grouped together for assessment.

Applicants will be notified of the decision within 4 weeks of the closing date. 

Please see the frequently asked questions for a list of submission dates and activity start dates, definitions and additional details. 

This funding aims to:       

• increase domestic performance opportunities for NSW artists      
• support professional development for NSW artists and music industry professionals  
• strengthen the live music ecosystem      
• grow music audiences for NSW artists.   

This program does not support international touring. Please see the International Touring program for support for significant international touring opportunities.

This funding program is designed to support established artists and acts to tour internationally.

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.  

This funding aims to:       

• support established NSW artists and acts to tour internationally  
• champion NSW music 
• grow international music audiences for NSW artists.  

This program does not support domestic touring or professional development opportunities. Please see the Domestic Touring and Professional Development program.

The Travel Grants program is designed to assist Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander filmmakers in travelling to key international and Australian events. Professional development is a key objective.

Funding is available to support travel costs associated with attending:

• recognised film festivals and pitching forums where an applicant’s film has been selected or invited to attend
• events where the applicant or their film has been nominated for an award
• key international markets
• conferences and workshops providing significant professional development opportunities.

Requests can be for domestic or international travel supported by a budget for:

• Up to $3,000 for domestic travel
• Up to $6,000 for International travel

Only in exceptional circumstances will we provide funding outside of this amount.

Any hospitality offered by the event must be disclosed and any travel funding from other sources must be listed in the application form, including Screen Australia’s Industry and International unit and/or state agencies.

Screen Australia’s First Nations Department will consider travel funds provided by Screen Australia’s Industry and International unit and/or state agencies, and the costs of travel from the applicant’s current place of residence.

Screen Australia does not fund retrospectively.

This grant supports NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts to create, record and promote new and original contemporary music, undertake professional development and purchase equipment.

This funding aims to:   

• prioritise and protect First Nations music  
• strengthen the recorded music ecosystem for NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists  
• future proof the NSW music industry for NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists through upskilling and collaboration   
• build the profile of NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander music. 

This quick response grant is for venues who demonstrate a commitment to increasing live music programming to undertake assessment reports, development applications, legal services, planning expenses and energy audits.

Advice may include: 

• assessment reports to support infrastructure development (e.g. soundproofing, ventilation, accessibility) 
• development application and planning expenses 
• legal services and licensing consultants 
• energy efficiency audits. 

Advice and Planning will be offered three times, with applications closing: 

• Thursday 17 September 2026 – for activity starting after 19 October 
• Monday 23 November 2026 – for activity starting after 11 January 2027
• Monday 3 May 2027 – for activity starting after 7 June. 

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 
• increase accessibility and access within venues 
• improve venue energy and climate sustainability.  

The Transport Access Regional Partnerships (TARP) Grants Program has small scale funding available to support initiatives to improve services and outcomes for sections of the community that need improved transport.

TARP provides funding for people who are affected by specific circumstances that leave them with limited or no access to private transport. The program supports initiatives to improve services and outcomes for transport disadvantaged groups in rural and regional community.

Types of projects funded

The following is considered when deciding whether or not an initiative will be included in the TARP program:

• Funding for projects is available on a trial or ‘seeding’ basis i.e. recurrent funding is not available through this program.
• In most cases, funded projects will need to demonstrate they can become self-sustaining.
• Projects should aim to make better use of existing transport resources.
• Consideration will be given to projects that provide information, transport related capacity building, subsidies or trial services.
• The program cannot fund the purchase of vehicles.

Partnerships with other organisations are encouraged - for example initiatives that include state agencies, local councils, transport operators and/or community organisations. 

Eligibility

Eligible organisations include non-profit community based organisations, incorporated associations, local councils, statutory agencies and current Australian Business Number (ABN) holders.

Other groups or individuals are free to propose projects either directly to Transport for NSW, or to an eligible organisation in their region.

The Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII) Grant Program provides grants each year to develop, promote and strengthen understanding and engagement between Australia and Indonesia. The AII Grant Program’s objectives are to: increase public interest and understanding of Indonesia in Australia, and of the importance of the bilateral relationship, across a broad audience; increase Australians’ capability to effectively engage with Indonesia; and to develop partnerships, collaborations and people-to-people links in areas of shared interest in the bilateral and regional context.

To deliver on its objectives, the focus of the annual program pivots from year to year. The 2026-27 grant opportunity will focus on Indonesian capability and language. Indonesia capability refers to the knowledge, skills, experience, and networks that enable effective engagement with Indonesia.

Priority will be given to projects that can demonstrate how they improve Australia’s ability to engage with Indonesia by building cultural understanding and knowledge, Indonesian language skills, and sustainable networks across community, schools and universities.

The Elevate: First Nations Storytelling and Literature Fund is a set $10,000 AUD career development grant open to First Nations individuals and groups who are writers, poets, editors, illustrators, journalists, arts workers, and groups in the literature sector.   

Elevate is designed to support and develop career pathways and opportunities which may include capacity building, networking, mentoring, residencies, and audience development for their work. Projects can take place nationally, internationally, online, or in a combination of in-person and online capacities. Elevate is for projects beginning on or after 1 February 2027. 

Supported activities must last no longer than 12 months from the proposed start date.

The Aboriginal Sport for Respect Grant program enables Aboriginal organisations and communities to design and lead activities that reflect local priorities and ways of knowing, fostering respectful relationships through genuine partnership with the sport and active recreation sector.

The key objectives of the program are to:

Support Aboriginal-led Prevention through Sport: Enable Aboriginal communities, organisations and leaders to design and deliver primary prevention activities that reflect local priorities, strengths, culture and Aboriginal ways of knowing.

Promote safe, respectful and inclusive sporting environments: Support projects that use sport and active recreation to strengthen respectful relationships, challenge harmful attitudes and behaviours, and promote safety, inclusion and belonging

Address the drivers of DFSV in culturally meaningful ways: Support projects that respond to the gendered, colonial and social drivers of domestic, family and sexual violence in ways that are culturally safe, strengths-based, trauma-informed and community-led.

Build local capability and partnerships for prevention: Strengthen the ability of Aboriginal communities, sport and active recreation organisations, ACCOs, DFSV prevention specialists and local partners to work together and embed prevention into everyday sporting activities, leadership, policies, practices and community engagement.

Strengthen learning and impact through Aboriginal-led reflection and evaluation in sport: Embedding culturally appropriate reflection, continuous evaluation and storytelling to understand what works, what is meaningful for communities, identify opportunities to strengthen impact and how Aboriginal-led approaches can inform future prevention activity and investment.

Quick Response Fashion Grants support business development and industry engagement, with dedicated funding for First Nations, Western Sydney and regional NSW applicants.  The Program will enable emerging designers to purchase essential fashion and textile equipment or pursue professional development opportunities. 

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for:

1. professional development opportunities; or
2. purchase of equipment

A total of $500,000 (ex GST) is available for the 2026-2027 financial year, with $250,000 allocated to First Nations, Western Sydney, and regional NSW emerging designers and businesses.

The Program supports emerging fashion and textile design practitioners and businesses to grow, helping sustain NSW’s fashion industry.  

The Program aims to provide opportunities for applicants to:   

• undertake professional development for their career progression 
• produce new works  
• show works in new ways  
• gain access to equipment to further their work.  

The intended outcomes of the Program are: 

• skill and experience development  
• expanded professional networks across NSW  
• increased industry recognition (e.g. media, trade shows, publications) 
• strengthened career development and/or business capability.

Schools Plus connects Australian schools with the support and expertise they need to close the opportunity gap. Providing up to three years of funding, coaching and other project support to ensure your students are thriving at school.

Who can apply

K-12 Government, Catholic, Independent or Special Needs schools

Must have ICSEA score below 1000.

Support available

$40,000 – $120,000 per year depending on the number of schools in the application.

Clusters of 10+ schools may be eligible for up to $120,000 per year.

Focus areas

AI or STEM – Up to 2 years.

Rural, regional and remote – Up to 3 years.

EOI projects – Up to 3 years.

The First Nations Arts and d/Deaf and/or Disabilities Project Fund supports projects and professional development opportunities across all art forms, nationally and internationally.  

It is open to: 

• Australian First Nations d/Deaf artists and arts workers
• Australian First Nations artists and arts workers with disability 
• Australian First Nations d/Deaf artists and arts workers groups
• Australian First Nations artists and arts workers with disability groups
• Australian First Nations organisations. 

Eligibility

Individuals/Groups must: 

• Identify as First Nations 
• Identify as d/Deaf and/or with disability
• Be 18+ years
• Be based in Australia. 

Organisations must: 

• Identify as Australian First Nations organisations:
  • at least 51% First Nations on the board 
  • be known as a First Nations organisation that provides programs for First Nations communities.
• Demonstrate a history of working with and supporting Australian artists and/or arts workers who identify as:
  • First Nations who are d/Deaf and/or with disability
  • be based in Australia. 

Applications must have: 

• eligible funding amount requested ($5,000 - $10,000)
• eligible project’s start date is on or after 1 February 2027, and the end date must be completed within 2 years of your starting date. 

The NSW Football Facilities Fund is a program designed to provide financial investment into community football facilities across the state. Clubs will be able to apply for funding to support projects that have a positive impact on AFL participation and experience. 

Across New South Wales, nearly 300 playing fields are being used for Australian football, with this number increasing annually as record numbers of players are attracted to the game. Increasing the usage capacity of ovals and pavilions and development of accessible and female friendly rooms that welcome participants and umpires from each gender has never been more important.

The objectives of the NSW Facilities Fund are to:

• Maximise the carrying capacity of existing venues and the quality/functionality of their supporting infrastructure.
• Develop new and increased carrying capacity through construction of new ovals, especially in growing communities in a variety of traditional or innovative settings.
• Provide inclusive and accessible facilities that cater for the diversity of participants, particularly female participants, who wish to participate in our game.
• Develop venues to support the game’s complete talent pathway, umpiring, landmark heritage sites and people working and volunteering within the game.
• Enable planning and project partnerships to form with a range of government and non-government bodies to result in an improved quantity, quality and welcoming venue network for Australian Football.
• Provide immediate support for those directly affected by natural disasters throughout Australia.

The AFL Facilities Fund program is opento:

• Local government authorities in NewSouth Wales
• All affiliated Australian Football Clubsin New South Wales
• Schools based in NSW
• Other stakeholders invested in buildingthe capacity of our facilities and growing the game

ACCF provides annual fundings of up to $10,000 for community projects that directly benefit those in need in the community.

ACCF recognises the important contribution that community organisations make to the social, cultural, economic and environmental aspects that are in parallel with the aims and objectives of ACCF.

Applications may be made on the basis of the following categories:

• Youth
• Aged
• Special needs

The applicant must be:

• A registered not-for-profit organisation, or
• A registered charitable organisation, or
• A group auspiced by a not-for-profit organisation.

The Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Project Grants Program supports multicultural projects that meet a community need at the grassroots level and support community harmony across New South Wales.

Eligible applicants for a Multicultural NSW Stronger Together Project Grant must be one of the following:

• Incorporated under the Associations Incorporations Act
• Company limited by guarantee under the Corporations Act 2001
• Cooperative registered under Cooperatives Act 1992
• Incorporated by an Act of Parliament
• Corporate trustee of a trust that has deductible gift recipient status under the Commonwealth Taxation laws
• An Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation registered under the Corporations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) Act 2006 (Cth) or a Local Aboriginal Land Council under the Aboriginal Land Rights Act 1983 (NSW)

Projects must:

• be delivered in NSW
• show how the project will measure outcomes
• outline how the project is cost-effective and viable with an accurate budget