Cultural Access - Priority Area Projects for Individuals and Organisations

In response to Creative Communities, the NSW arts, culture and creative industries policy, the purpose of this funding is to strengthen communities through equitable access to vibrant arts and cultural experiences.  

This funding will:  

• enable the creation and presentation of new work designed and led by priority and target creative practitioners, groups, businesses, and organisations in NSW.  
• strengthen communities through equitable access to arts and cultural experiences.   
• develop diverse cultural leadership within the arts and cultural ecosystem.  
• enhance the visibility of new work by prioritised NSW artists and arts/cultural workers.  
• strengthen the creative ecosystem through collaborations and partnerships.  
• support access to resources and expertise for individual artists.  
• contribute to personal and community wellbeing and economic development.  

Who can apply

Individuals:  

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

Groups:  

• Group members must be 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: 

• NSW-based organisations, including Local Government Authorities.  
• Non-NSW based organisations.
  • 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.