Creative Nations

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 will: 

• enable the creation and presentation of new work and the ability to access resources and expertise for individual artists projects or artistic/professional development 
• create more employment and professional development opportunities for First Nations artists and cultural workers 
• invest in First Nations led organisations and help cultural workers become leaders 
• enable the sharing of First Nations stories and truth telling 
• support personal and community wellbeing and economic development. 

Who can apply

Individuals:  

• First Nations Individuals must be 18 years or above  
• Located in NSW for the last 12 months.  

Groups:  

• Group members must be First Nations and 18 years or above  
• Group members must all have been located in NSW for the last 12 months.  
• The application must be submitted by an individual on behalf of the group.  
  • Note: this will count as an application for all nominated group members who will not be eligible to submit applications to other projects in this round.  

Organisations:  

• First Nations organisations: including First Nations led groups, collectives, or institutions 
• Operating in NSW for at least the last 12 months