GrantFee not statedClosed 10 Nov
2026-27 Creative NSW Collaboration Fund
Create NSW · Australia
- Deadline
- Closed 10 November 2026 at 14:00, Sydney time
- Fee
- Fee not stated. Applicants must contribute at least 20% of the overall programme cost.
- Award
- Up to AUD 750,000 (excluding GST) per project
- Who can enter
- Open to NSW-registered organisations with an ABN and GST registration, such as incorporated associations, charities, NSW Cultural Institutions, tertiary institutions, local councils, Aboriginal corporations and consortia with a lead organisation. Individuals cannot apply. Projects must be delivered in NSW mainly in the summer or winter festival periods, in partnership with an arts event of over 5,000 attendees or a NSW Cultural Institution.Mid career, Established · Living in Australia
- Checked
- 1 day ago against nsw.gov.au
Create NSW offers grants of up to AUD 750,000 for ambitious cross-artform collaborations presented in New South Wales during peak summer or winter festival periods. Only NSW-registered organisations and consortia may apply, not individuals, and projects must partner with a large arts event or a NSW Cultural Institution. Applicants must fund at least 20% of the programme themselves.
Before you apply
The short version
Who it suits
- NSW arts organisations with large-scale delivery record
- Cross-artform projects tied to major festivals
- Mid-tier to established practitioners via organisations
What it asks of you
- At least 20% co-contribution of total program cost
- Bulk of activity must fall in Dec to Feb or Jun to Aug
- Audited financial report required on completion
What to send
- SmartyGrants application form addressing eligibility and assessment criteria
- Required attachments as specified by Create NSW
- Risk management plan and budget