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This grant supports dedicated live music venues to purchase equipment, undertake infrastructure works and to install high-end audiovisual systems and advanced lighting technology.

Dedicated live music venues can apply for a grant to support the following venue upgrades:

• Equipment purchase and infrastructure works up to $150,000

OR

• High-end audiovisual systems and advanced lighting technology up to $300,000.

See the ‘Types of projects funded under this grant’ section for details of the specific works that can be supported.

You can only apply for one type of venue upgrade, not both.

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
• increase diversity of live music offerings
• increase accessibility and access within venues
• improve venue energy and climate sustainability
• increase venue technological capacity.

Venue Upgrade Grants - Infrastructure and Equipment will run as a two-stage application process:

• Stage one - Applications to the expression of interest round will close at 2pm on 28 September
• Stage two - Venues successful at the expression of interest round will be invited to submit a full application.

This funding program is designed for artists and acts with an established body of work in contemporary music. It offers grants to support career growth through recording and promotion of new and original contemporary music.

The program aims to:   

• strengthen the recorded music ecosystem  
• future proof the NSW music industry through upskilling and collaboration  
• build the profile of NSW music. 

The program is open to artists, acts and music businesses applying on behalf of an artist or act.  

An artist who:  

• is 18 years or older  
• currently lives in NSW (minimum 12 months)  
• performs new and original contemporary music  
• has a previous EP or album available on recognised platforms.  

 An act:  

• with members who are all 18 years or older  
• with at least 50% of members currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months)  
• that performs new and original contemporary music  
• that has a previous EP or album available on recognised platforms.  

Applicants will need:  

• an active ABN (that’s your Australian Business Number)  
• a bank account with the same name as your ABN  
• or a funds administrator to help you out.  

Applicants must also:  

• provide at least a 30% cash co-contribution to the overall project budget. 

For the purpose of this program contemporary music refers to artists and acts performing new and original music.  

Artforms not supported through this program are:  

• experimental music and sound art  
• contemporary classical, opera, choral and ensembles  
• music theatre  
• working in and with community music groups. 

Number of applications  

• you can only submit one application per round. 

Australian Red Cross provides limited cash and voucher assistance (CVA) to some people on temporary visas who are experiencing financial hardship and vulnerability.

Cash assistance (also known as emergency relief) is a small one-off payment to help you with your basic needs like food, shelter and medicine.

They have limited funding and receive a high number of applications from across Australia. For this reason, they must prioritise support for people with the least access to income, services, and support networks.

You may be eligible if:

• You hold a temporary visa.
• Are over 18 years of age.
• You are living in Australia.
• You meet our financial hardship threshold and are experiencing vulnerability (e.g., unable to meet basic needs such as food, housing, or medical care).

Please note that New Zealand citizens are not eligible as they have broader access to services and work rights in Australia.

This grant supports NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music businesses and organisations with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for First Nations contemporary music in NSW.

This funding program is for NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander led music programs and resources that build the capacity of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists, industry professionals and music businesses, address best practice and emerging trends, promote music in NSW and deliver research and advocacy.

This funding aims to:  

• prioritise and protect First Nations NSW music  
• develop skills and capacity for NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander artists and acts  
• upskill NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander industry professionals and music businesses in best practice and emerging trends  
• improve industry standards  
• promote NSW music and increase engagement with local music through content creation, collaboration and partnerships 
• leverage technology solutions to enhance collaboration and innovation 
• support industry-led research and advocacy 
• strengthen NSW Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander communities.  

The Housing Australia Critical Infrastructure program finances critical housing-enabling infrastructure, such as utilities and roads, to unlock and accelerate new housing supply. Without this funding, the projects may not go ahead or may start much later or deliver less homes.

Housing Australia Critical Infrastructure provides support through concessional and long-term loans, grants, or a combination of both. Housing Australia’s Investment Managers will work with you to design a suitable funding package for your project. Get in touch early in your project origination.

Most projects that meet the following criteria are potentially eligible for support under Housing Australia Critical Infrastructure. This list is not comprehensive, and you should check the full eligibility criteria before applying.

• New or upgraded infrastructure for electricity and gas
• Water, sewerage and stormwater
• Transportation including roads
• Telecommunications
• Demolition and site remediation including removing hazardous waste or contamination
• Onsite and linking infrastructure

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.

Applications must align with and be submitted under one of the below category descriptions:

1. Local history, heritage and education
   Projects that help inform and educate the wider community about the service and sacrifice of local veterans and their families, including the conservation and display of memorabilia and artefacts, research towards online or print publications and educational activities.
2. Public commemorative events and commemorative spaces
   Events that honour or mark military anniversaries and pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of NSW veterans, or the creation of commemorative spaces. Please note, Anzac Day events are ineligible for funding.
3. Provide support to members of the NSW veteran community
   Activities such as excursions, milestone reunions, and training and development to assist with the health and wellbeing of the veteran community.
4. Infrastructure and equipment
   Projects that improve facilities, infrastructure, and equipment to strengthen the delivery of services and activities for the veteran community.

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 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.