Arts & Cultural Funding Program 2026: Creative Nations

The Creative Nations Program supports First Nations artists, cultural workers, organisations and communities through their artistic expressions that continue to sustain and strengthen First Nations arts and culture in NSW.

The purpose of this funding is to strengthen communities though equitable access to vibrant arts and cultural experiences. This funding could:

• 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.

Types of projects funded under this grant

Funding is available for First Nations people or organisations that want to:

• Support First Nations arts and culture;

• Share the storytelling of First Nations elders;

• Make arts and culture available to everyone including people with disabilities;

• Maintain and grow collections and archives at First Nations cultural centres or keeping places;

• Create and manage cultural festivals and events that celebrate the diversity of First Nations people;

• Promote and market arts and cultural events to reach more people;

• Join in cultural community gatherings and forums.

Find out more including how to apply on the website.