Creative grants
Supporting creative projects, individual artists, and cultural spaces.
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Creative grants information session: video recording
We held an online creative grants information session on Tuesday 21 July. It covered the new grants program, what’s changed and the opportunities for artists, creatives and cultural organisations.
Discuss your project or idea
The grants team is here to help. 15-minute time slots available, 14 July to 31 August.
Our creative grants program supports artists, creatives and cultural organisations to develop ideas and projects that enrich Sydney’s cultural life.
There are 3 funding categories – creative projects, artist support and cultural infrastructure.
These categories were developed to meet the needs of the sector and align with our cultural strategy.
The program aims to:
- grow Sydney’s creative workforce
- support professional practicing artists to continue living and working in the city
- improve access to affordable and suitable creative spaces.
We prioritise projects that tell Sydney’s stories, are led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and organisations, reflect our diverse communities and reach new audiences.
Help with grants in your language
Need help with information about our grants in other languages?
Our annual funding round is open
Applications close 4pm, 1 September.
Support for artists and creative projects
Opportunities
Apply for our artist support grantWe provide support for professional practicing artists to continue to live and practice in Sydney.In progressOpportunities
Apply for a grant for your creative projectWe support artists and cultural organisations to create new works, reach new audiences, tell Sydney’s stories, respond to sector needs, and present creative events, festivals and cultural experiences.In progressOpportunities
Apply to live and work in one of our Darlinghurst spaces for creative professionalsSix unfurnished one-bedroom apartments on William Street, Darlinghurst are available for professional artists who need a place to both live and work.In progress · Darlinghurst
Support for cultural infrastructure: open all year
Online applications are open year-round until the budget is exhausted.
Support for events or festivals
We’ve changed how we support festivals and events.
We still support events and experiences, but there’s no longer a separate festivals and events sponsorship program.
Artist Joanne Cassady at work. Joanne is a descendant of the Wiradjuri and Yorta Yorta Nations.
Image: Abril Felman / City of SydneyOur funding priorities
Our funding will prioritise proposals that:
- are led by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists and organisations or engage creatives from our priority communities
- support the development of new or improved affordable and accessible creative spaces
- improve access to arts, culture and creative experiences by reducing barriers to participation
- support creative ideas and artists that contribute to Sydney’s culture and strengthen the creative sector.
Set yourself up for success
Check out our new grants guides and resources. Get tips on writing a strong budget or project plan, sourcing letters of support, templates and more.
Other opportunities and support
Our quick response grants, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander collaboration fund, street banner support and venue hire support programs remain open all year.
Opportunities to apply for our accommodation, creative live/work space and short-term empty property grants open as space becomes available.
Visit our opportunities page to see what’s currently open.
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