Cultural Access - Priority Area Projects for Individuals and Organisations - Round 2 - 24/25

This funding supports individuals and organisations that are led by and/or support specific communities to develop and deliver a diverse range of arts and cultural experiences for artists, arts workers, communities, and audiences. 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:

• Applicants must be 18 years or above
• Currently living in NSW (minimum12 months)

Groups or other entities that do not have legal status:

• Applicants must be 18 years or above
• Currently located in NSW (for the past 12 months)

Organisations or partnerships with legal status:

• Local Government Authorities must be a distinct business unit based in NSW