Search Grants & Funding

The purpose of this funding is to strengthen communities through equitable access to vibrant arts and cultural experiences.

This funding will:

• 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 communities through equitable access to arts and cultural experiences. 

Who can apply

Individuals: 

• Applicants must be 18 years or above 

• Have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or be administered at time of contracting (if successful) 

• Currently living in NSW (minimum12 months) 

Groups or other entities that do not have legal status: 

• The lead applicant must be 18 years or above, have an active Australian Business Number (ABN) or be administered at time of contracting (if successful)  

• Majority of members must currently be located in NSW (for the past 12 months) 

• Unincorporated groups must have a written/ signed agreement between all members outlining roles and responsibilities, and their acceptance of the proposed tour. 

Organisations or entities that do have legal status, such as companies, associations, partnerships, and other incorporated entities. Local Government Authorities (LGA) must be a distinct business unit based in NSW 

• The person submitting the application must have the authority to act on behalf of the organisation/entity 

Note: Preference will be given to NSW-based organisations. It is highly recommended that non-NSW based organisations discuss their application with Create NSW before applying. 

If successful, all applicants must provide details of an active ABN with a nominated bank account or provide details of a funds administrator. 

• Individuals must have a sole trader ABN or private company ABN (only if the individual is the sole director and sole shareholder of the company) or a funds administrator and an account with an Australian financial institution. 

• Groups who are unincorporated, ensembles, unincorporated associations, or other entities that do not have legal status, must be contracted by an individual or a funds administrator on behalf of the group with an account with an Australian financial institution

• Organisations with legal status must have an ABN which matches their entity name and a nominated account with an Australian financial institution. 

Funding requests must:

• not be more than 90% of the tour’s income
• be realistic and supported by the application and budget. 

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.