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Western Sydney First Nations Program

Administered by Australian Government - Department of Industry

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Australian GovernmentBusiness SupportAustralia

About this grant

This program provides funding to First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney.

Key facts

Funding amount$10,000 – $100000.0M (non-repayable)

Deadline (6 days remaining)

Grant typeOpen

Funding typeGrant

CountryAustralia

RegionAustralia

Funding bodyAustralian Government - Department of Industry

IndustriesGeneral

Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney.
Overview
This program aims to:
help artists and arts workers develop new skills
support First Nations-led organisations and collectives to grow and operate strongly
build audiences so more people see, value, and engage with First Nations creative work
support partnerships that create long-term connections and networks
help organisations and artists find new income sources
activate places and spaces where First Nations communities can share culture and connect.
Eligible funding uses include:
artist and worker fees
cultural governance and ICIP compliance
capacity-building activities
venue hire and creative space activation
project delivery costs
marketing and community engagement.
Check if you can apply
Eligible applicants include:
emerging First Nations artists and arts workers – individuals developing their creative practice or career
micro First Nations led organisations – very small, volunteer run organisations with turnover under $250,000 and limited governance capacity
small First Nations led organisations – organisations with 1 to 5 paid staff, turnover between $250,000-$1 million, and some governance systems
medium First Nations led organisations – organisations with 5 to 20 staff, turnover between $1-$5 million, delivering regional or state level programs
First Nations collectives seeking formalisation – informal groups of First Nations artists or cultural practitioners working together but not yet incorporated.
Apply now
Apply for the Western Sydney First Nations Program
Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.
Learn how to apply
Contact information
Email:
firstnations@create.nsw.gov.au
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What the funding covers

Funding between $10,000 and $100,000.

How to apply

1Visit https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/western-sydney-first-nations-program for application details

Application tips

Apply on official website

Grant details are sourced from official public databases and reviewed weekly. Eligibility criteria, funding amounts, and deadlines may change without notice. Always confirm details on the Australian Government - Department of Industry website before applying.

FUNDING AMOUNT$10,000 – $100000.0MNon-repayable grant

DEADLINE6 days remaining

GRANT TYPEOpen

COUNTRYAUAustralia

REGIONAustralia

INDUSTRIES

General

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Eligibility requirements

All of the following criteria must be met:

First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney.

Overview

This program aims to:

help artists and arts workers develop new skills

support First Nations-led organisations and collectives to grow and operate strongly

build audiences so more people see, value, and engage with First Nations creative work

support partnerships that create long-term connections and networks

help organisations and artists find new income sources

activate places and spaces where First Nations communities can share culture and connect.

Eligible funding uses include:

artist and worker fees

cultural governance and ICIP compliance

capacity-building activities

venue hire and creative space activation

project delivery costs

marketing and community engagement.

Check if you can apply

Eligible applicants include:

emerging First Nations artists and arts workers – individuals developing their creative practice or career

micro First Nations led organisations – very small, volunteer run organisations with turnover under $250,000 and limited governance capacity

small First Nations led organisations – organisations with 1 to 5 paid staff, turnover between $250,000-$1 million, and some governance systems

medium First Nations led organisations – organisations with 5 to 20 staff, turnover between $1-$5 million, delivering regional or state level programs

First Nations collectives seeking formalisation – informal groups of First Nations artists or cultural practitioners working together but not yet incorporated.

Apply now

Apply for the Western Sydney First Nations Program

Find out more about your eligibility and how to apply.

Learn how to apply

Contact information

Email:

firstnations@create.nsw.gov.au