{"id":1226,"date":"2026-06-10T06:06:37","date_gmt":"2026-06-10T06:06:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/?p=1226"},"modified":"2026-09-03T04:33:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T04:33:11","slug":"financial-support-for-australian-festivals-and-events","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/bettercup-blog\/financial-support-for-australian-festivals-and-events\/","title":{"rendered":"Financial Support and Grants for Australian Festivals and Events in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1781070956143_93\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CopyofWhitepaperphoto-page565x565px3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1229\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CopyofWhitepaperphoto-page565x565px3.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CopyofWhitepaperphoto-page565x565px3-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CopyofWhitepaperphoto-page565x565px3-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CopyofWhitepaperphoto-page565x565px3-768x768.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CopyofWhitepaperphoto-page565x565px3-600x600.webp 600w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/CopyofWhitepaperphoto-page565x565px3-100x100.webp 100w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p><script src=\"https:\/\/js-ap1.hsforms.net\/forms\/embed\/7614004.js\" defer><\/script><\/p>\n<div\n    class=\"hs-form-frame\"\n    data-region=\"ap1\"\n    data-form-id=\"8888d4c0-c3de-4a42-9abc-2967976c57d2\"\n    data-portal-id=\"7614004\">\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>First published 2024. The list of grants and funding available to Australian events and festivals is updated as of January 2026.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Amid some of the hardest times for festivals and events in Australia, a range of measures are being rolled out nationwide to support the industry to bolster pre-existing funding programs already in place.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NSW government has <a href=\"https:\/\/themusicnetwork.com\/festivals-crisis-nsw-govt-announces-major-reforms-financial-support\/?utm_source=The+Music+Network+Observer&amp;utm_medium=email&amp;utm_campaign=%5B20+Sep%2C+2024%5D+The+Music+Network&amp;mc_cid=0250452e79&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">announced emergency funding and a series of reforms<\/a> to reduce pressure on events and a <a href=\"https:\/\/creative.vic.gov.au\/news\/2025\/powering-up-victorias-world-famous-live-music-industry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>$3.9m funding boost to the live music industry in Victoria<\/strong><\/a>, further evidence that the industry has government attention, but many events are still teetering on the edge of cancellation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The recent publication of <a href=\"https:\/\/creative.gov.au\/advocacy-and-research\/soundcheck-insights-into-australias-music-festival-sector\/?mc_cid=0250452e79&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SoundCheck 2, a 2024 update on a survey of festival organisers,<\/a> confirms festivals are under immense pressure from rising costs coupled with changing ticket-buying behaviour.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1781070956143_115\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https___www.lochhart.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1228\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https___www.lochhart.webp 1000w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https___www.lochhart-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https___www.lochhart-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/https___www.lochhart-600x314.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lochhart.com\/about\"><\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The survey reported not-for-profit festivals have a heavy reliance on grants for survival, with other income including grants making up 15 &#8211; 23% of total revenue. By comparison, other income sources including grants make up 6% of the income for large commercial festivals and 4% for touring festivals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe vast majority of festivals can benefit from grants &#8211; they can take your event to another level and the work involved in grant applications is absolutely worth it when you see people enjoying the special piece of art or experience you got funding for.\u201d \u2014 Jayden, Festival Director of Loch Hart Festival<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Top tips for applying for a grant.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>There are <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vic.gov.au\/how-write-good-grant-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>plenty of resources offering generic tips<\/strong><\/a><strong> on writing a grant application.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As recipient of a<a href=\"https:\/\/www.bettercup.com.au\/media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">&nbsp;Sustainability Victoria grant<\/a> for $446,000 to support growth, bettercup\u2019s co-founder Christie Kamphuis provides tips that she believes supported the success of their application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In an effort to support these festivals, below is a summary of grants available, along with <strong>tips on successfully applying for a grant.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWinning our Sustainability Victoria grant was a game-changer for Bettercup, but it took a lot of work and focus to put together a solid application. My biggest tip is to be very specific about what the funding will achieve and why the funding is essential. Use clear, direct language, and support every claim with numbers and impact projections. Grants are competitive, but if you can show assessors that your project is well-planned and impactful &#8212; you\u2019re halfway there!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>\u2014 Christie, Co-founder of bettercup.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\" id=\"yui_3_17_2_1_1781070956143_126\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1137\" style=\"border-top-left-radius:500px;border-top-right-radius:500px;border-bottom-left-radius:500px;border-bottom-right-radius:500px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/hostingnucleo.com\/bettercup\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/Christie-Kamphuis.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LIST OF OPEN GRANTS FOR FESTIVALS AND EVENTS 2026.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">FUNDING \/ GRANT.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">FUNDING \/ GRANT.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">FUNDING \/ GRANT.<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Live Music Festivals Fund<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Delivered by Music Victoria on behalf of the Victorian Government through the Community Support Fund and Creative Victoria, the Live Music Festivals Fund supports experienced festival organisers to continue presenting ticketed live music events that create employment opportunities for artists and live music workers, strengthen local economies and connect communities across metropolitan and regional Victoria.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding: <\/strong>Up to $50,000 per festival<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Who Can Apply? <\/strong>Promoters, not-for-profit (NFP) organisations, artists\/bands, or other music industry businesses and organisations.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opened:<\/strong> 3rd Mar 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closes: <\/strong>31st Mar 2026 (2 PM)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=290eb57681&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\">Festivals Australia<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">$1.4m approximate funding each year\u00a0focused on engaging arts projects that invite community participation and audience engagement in regional and\u00a0remote Australia.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projects can include but are not limited to a parade, performance, workshop, installation or exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The next funding round is due to open in <strong>February 2026<\/strong> for projects starting from 1st July 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=290eb57681&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/grants-and-funding\/contemporary-music-festival-viability-fund-0\">Sound NSW &#8211; Contemporary Music Festival Funding<\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Up to <strong>$500,000<\/strong> for music festivals with event capacity of at least 15,000 people, and are currently experiencing financial challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Projects can include but are not limited to a parade, performance, workshop, installation or exhibition.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opened:<\/strong> 1st May 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closes:<\/strong> 30th April 2026<br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=290eb57681&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/grants-and-funding\/contemporary-music-festival-viability-fund-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=b815e170a8&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\">Visit Canberra Major Event Fund<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>$50k <\/strong>\u2013<strong> $500k <\/strong>for major events with a focus on:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Economic benefit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Marketing impact.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social and community.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Benefit and event leveraging opportunities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Event management capacity and capability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.act.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Major-Event-Fund-Guidelines.pdf\"><strong>More info here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications must be submitted ideally 6 months prior to the event date.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=290eb57681&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/grants-and-funding\/contemporary-music-festival-viability-fund-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=b815e170a8&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eventstasmania.com\/grants_and_funding\/funding_program\/2025-event-attraction-fund\">Events Tasmania Attraction Fund<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For events that attract at least 750 people from interstate visitors, ranging from sports to science or motorbikes to music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grants of up to $750,000 per event are available to organisations that have been invited to apply after competing <a href=\"https:\/\/eventstasmania.com\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0009\/580581\/2025-Event-Attraction-Fund-Program-Guidelines-Stage-One.PDF\">stage one.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.act.gov.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Major-Event-Fund-Guidelines.pdf\"><strong>More info here!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opens:<\/strong> 16th Apr 2025<br><strong>Closes:<\/strong> 31st May 2027<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">or until all the funding allocated to this program has been exhausted \u2014 whichever comes first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">N.B applications are still open, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventstasmania.com\/grants_and_funding\/funding_program\/2025-event-attraction-fund#:~:text=the%20funding%20allocation%20for%20this%20grant%20program%20may%20already%20be%20fully%20committed%2C%20depending%20on%20the%20results%20of%20applications%20currently%20under%20review.\">however the funding allocation for this grant program may already be fully committed, depending on the results of applications currently under review.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=290eb57681&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/grants-and-funding\/contemporary-music-festival-viability-fund-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=b815e170a8&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eventstasmania.com\/grants_and_funding\/funding_program\/2025-event-attraction-fund\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=ed005f4185&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\">Events Tasmania Major Event Partnerships Program<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Designed to deliver a regionally and seasonally balanced event portfolio for Tasmania that included a variety of event types.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ongoing:<\/strong> Contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eventstasmania.com\/\">Events Tasmania<\/a> directly to discuss your projects objectives and deliverables for Tasmania.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=290eb57681&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/grants-and-funding\/contemporary-music-festival-viability-fund-0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=b815e170a8&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/eventstasmania.com\/grants_and_funding\/funding_program\/2025-event-attraction-fund\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=ed005f4185&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/australianfestivalconference.us20.list-manage.com\/track\/click?u=cec37445223602cd1ffd2163e&amp;id=e5bfb4a157&amp;e=2c7089dcfb\">Tourism WA &#8211;<br>Regional Events Scheme<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applicants can apply for between <strong>$5,000<\/strong> and <strong>$40,000 per event<\/strong>, per financial year from a total available funding pool of $1 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Eligible events must be held in one of WA&#8217;s nine regions and are assessed against how well the event achieves the following objectives:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visitation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Economic<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Media<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 2027-28 RES funding round, for events held between 1st July 2027 and 30th June 2028, is <strong>scheduled to open in June 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\">VIC Regional Events Fund<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Support is available across three (3) streams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stream 1:<\/strong> Regional Event Acquisition.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>One off or ongoing major events.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stream 2:<\/strong> Event Growth and Development.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding of up to $500,000 to grow the economic impact of medium to large-scale events.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stream 3:<\/strong> Event Industry Support.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Funding of up to $50,000 to build capability and support the marketing and operations of events that attract intrastate or interstate visitors.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications will be considered from private sector organisations (where projects will deliver a clear public benefit), public, and non-profit organisations like sporting, cultural and community groups that are an incorporated body, cooperative or association or joint proponents\/consortia applications (identifying the consortia lead agency for funding).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stream 1:&nbsp;<\/strong>Discuss your proposed event with Visit Victoria, or your Regional Tourism Board, or Visitor Economy Partnership. After this, you will be invited to submit a proposal if your event meets the Stream 1 criteria.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round 6 \u2013 Stream 2:&nbsp; <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opens:<\/strong> 2nd Feb 2026<br><strong>Closes:<\/strong> 23rd Mar 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funding decision: <\/strong>May\/June.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbca.wa.gov.au\/management\/swan-canning-riverpark\/plastic-free-riverpark-program\">Plastic Free Riverpark Program<strong>\u00a0&#8211; Swan Canning Riverpark, WA<\/strong><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Plastic Free Riverpark Program works with riverfront events, food and beverage businesses, sporting groups, and local governments to reduce single-use packaging, particularly single-use plastic packaging, in the Swan Canning Riverpark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Eligibility:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be an event that is run, managed, or supported by the local government or event manager.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be located within 1km of the Swan Canning Riverpark.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Introduce reusable alternatives to single-use packaging items, including, but not limited to, those items phased out in Western Australia\u2019s Plan for Plastics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Align with the WA Local Government Association\u2019s Waste and Recycling Management at Public Events Guide.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support one or more community events occurring on or before 30 June 2026.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Include a reporting component to measure the success of the project.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Closing date:<\/strong> 30th April 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applications are encouraged before this date and will be assessed and awarded on a first come, first served basis.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbca.wa.gov.au\/management\/swan-canning-riverpark\/plastic-free-riverpark-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/cultural-support-funding\/festivals-and-events-sponsorship\">City of Sydney Cultural Support and Funding<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This grant program supports local festivals and events that celebrate, develop, and engage our diverse communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Cash funding up to $50,000 a year is available (up to 3 years).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Value-in-kind in the form of street banner and venue hire is available.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sponsorship recipients provided value-in-kind venue hire for a landmark venue are also eligible for a 25% reduction on equipment hire fees.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If not an eligible not-for-profit organisation, a business advocacy organisation or an incorporated association is required to match the cash funding requested with cash and\/or value in kind.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can apply for up to $10,000 worth of capital expenditure or equipment purchase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>To be eligible, an applicant must operate within the City of Sydney\u2019s local area or be able to demonstrate significant benefits for the area\u2019s residents, workers and\/or visitors.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These individuals and organisations can apply:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>not-for-profit organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>incorporated association<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>individual auspiced by an eligible not-for-profit organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>unincorporated community group auspiced by an eligible not-for-profit organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>corporation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>co-operative<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sole trader<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>trustee of a trust<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>business advocacy organisation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>government entity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Opens: <\/strong>3rd February 2026<br><strong>Close: <\/strong>3rd March 2026 (4:00 PM)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For projects with:\u00a0<br><strong>Project timeline: <\/strong>1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbca.wa.gov.au\/management\/swan-canning-riverpark\/plastic-free-riverpark-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/cultural-support-funding\/festivals-and-events-sponsorship\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teq.queensland.com\/au\/en\/industry\/what-we-do\/queensland-events\/queensland-events-funding\/destination-event-funding\/queensland-destination-events-program-frequently-asked-questions?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Homegrown &#8211; Queensland&#8217;s Destination Events Fund<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Destination Signature Event (from $15,000\u2013$40,000)<\/strong> \u2013 For events with a proven track record of attracting visitors beyond the local government area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Destination Significant Event (from $40,000\u2013$100,000)<\/strong> \u2013 For high-performing regional events that drive significant tourism outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Destination Indigenous Events (from $15,000\u2013$40,000)<\/strong> \u2013 For events incorporating Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander content to expand tourism impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To check your eligibility for the different funding, <a href=\"https:\/\/teq.queensland.com\/content\/dam\/teq\/corporate\/corporate-searchable-assets\/industry\/what-we-do\/events\/homegrown\/Homegrown%20Funding%20Guidelines%20-%20August%202025.pdf\">read more about it here.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round 1 (2026):&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opens <strong>end of February 2026<\/strong> and closes <strong>early April 2026<\/strong> \u2013 for events held October 2026 to January 2028.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbca.wa.gov.au\/management\/swan-canning-riverpark\/plastic-free-riverpark-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/cultural-support-funding\/festivals-and-events-sponsorship\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teq.queensland.com\/au\/en\/industry\/what-we-do\/queensland-events\/queensland-events-funding\/destination-event-funding\/queensland-destination-events-program-frequently-asked-questions?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au\/industry-toolkit\/grants-funding\/event-funding-program\">Northern Territory Government\u2019s Event Funding Program (EFP)<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This funding program supports a wide variety of events, including music festivals, major sporting events and cultural events that drive tourism in the Northern Territory.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For more information, email: <a href=\"mailto:Grants.TourismEventsNT@nt.gov.au\">Grants.TourismEventsNT@nt.gov.au<\/a> or call (08) 8999 8344.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Round 2:&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Opens early February 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbca.wa.gov.au\/management\/swan-canning-riverpark\/plastic-free-riverpark-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/cultural-support-funding\/festivals-and-events-sponsorship\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teq.queensland.com\/au\/en\/industry\/what-we-do\/queensland-events\/queensland-events-funding\/destination-event-funding\/queensland-destination-events-program-frequently-asked-questions?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au\/industry-toolkit\/grants-funding\/event-funding-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpc.sa.gov.au\/responsibilities\/multicultural-affairs\/grants\/celebrate-together-grants?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Celebrate Together Grants<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Celebrate Together Grants provide one-off funding annually to eligible multicultural organisations for festivals and events which celebrate multiculturalism and diversity and support an inclusive and cohesive society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Categories:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small Grants (up to $5,000)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Large Grants (between $5001 &#8211; $30,000)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are matched funding requirements for applicants requesting more than $5,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding guidelines <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpc.sa.gov.au\/__data\/assets\/pdf_file\/0010\/1210105\/2026-27-Celebrate-Together-Festivals-and-Events-Funding-Guidelines-Round-1.pdf\"><strong>here.<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026-27 (Round 1):<\/strong><br>1st December 2025 \u2013 22nd February 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2026-27 (Round 2):<\/strong><br>1st July 2026 \u2013 31st August 2026.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbca.wa.gov.au\/management\/swan-canning-riverpark\/plastic-free-riverpark-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/cultural-support-funding\/festivals-and-events-sponsorship\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teq.queensland.com\/au\/en\/industry\/what-we-do\/queensland-events\/queensland-events-funding\/destination-event-funding\/queensland-destination-events-program-frequently-asked-questions?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au\/industry-toolkit\/grants-funding\/event-funding-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpc.sa.gov.au\/responsibilities\/multicultural-affairs\/grants\/celebrate-together-grants?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.sa.gov.au\/events\/event-funding?\">Algal Bloom Event Support Fund<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coastal event organisers are invited to apply for the $750,000 Algal Bloom Event Support Fund to host events in South Australia\u2019s coastal destinations impacted by the algal bloom.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Grants of up to $20,000 will be made available to existing events in metropolitan and regional coastal areas to stimulate visitation, drive economic recovery, and foster community connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Fund will support events held from 1 December 2025 to 31 March 2026 in <a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.sa.gov.au\/postcode-check\">eligible postcodes&nbsp;<\/a>across metropolitan and regional coastal areas.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Applications close at:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5pm ACDT, 1 March 2026, or earlier, if funds are exhausted.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-default\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-bottom:10px\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.visitvictoria.com\/events\/regional-events-fund?mc_cid=fcd35dc6f7&amp;mc_eid=2c7089dcfb\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dbca.wa.gov.au\/management\/swan-canning-riverpark\/plastic-free-riverpark-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au\/cultural-support-funding\/festivals-and-events-sponsorship\"><a href=\"https:\/\/teq.queensland.com\/au\/en\/industry\/what-we-do\/queensland-events\/queensland-events-funding\/destination-event-funding\/queensland-destination-events-program-frequently-asked-questions?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.tourismandeventsnt.com.au\/industry-toolkit\/grants-funding\/event-funding-program\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dpc.sa.gov.au\/responsibilities\/multicultural-affairs\/grants\/celebrate-together-grants?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tourism.sa.gov.au\/events\/event-funding?\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nsw.gov.au\/grants-and-funding\/%e2%80%8b%e2%80%8blocal-audience-development-grants-live-music-events-and-all-ages-programming%e2%80%8b\">\u200b\u200bLocal Audience Development Grants &#8211; Live Music Events and All Ages Programming\u200b<\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/a><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This funding program supports contemporary music events and festivals to deliver new programming and activities that builds audiences, promotes NSW music, supports local music collaboration and provides opportunities for community connection through music. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Grant amount: <\/strong>Up to $100,000.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Funding is available for music businesses and industry professionals to generate new activity through the delivery of contemporary music events and festivals.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contemporary music events and festivals must:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>be presented in NSW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>be majority Australian owned&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>program new and original contemporary music&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>have a maximum capacity of 15,000 OR have a primary focus of First Nations cultural priorities OR be based in regional NSW or Western Sydney<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>collaborate with local venues and community organisations to deliver new activity that supports growth in audiences&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>provide opportunities for local community connection&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>predominantly program local music artists and acts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>program artists from NSW Government priority groups.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Application opened:\u00a0<\/strong>8th December 2025<br><strong>Application closes:\u00a0<\/strong>12th February 2026, 2:00 pm<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator 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