Funding Support
Access to funding is essential for bringing creative ideas to life — from developing new work and running workshops, to staging exhibitions, performances and community projects.
There are many sources of arts funding available across public, private and philanthropic sectors. Applying for a grant takes time, planning and attention to detail, and competition can be strong. But the process itself is valuable — it helps you clarify your creative vision, define partnerships, refine your budget and plan your project for success.
The South East Arts team is here to help.
We can assist artists, arts organisations and community groups with:
Identifying suitable funding opportunities
Interpreting guidelines and eligibility
Strengthening applications and support materials
Providing letters of support where appropriate
If you’d like advice or guidance with a current or upcoming application, please contact us — we’re happy to help.
Explore current arts funding opportunities below and read our
Top Ten Tips for Writing a Strong Arts Funding Application →
CREATIVE AUSTRALIA
Creative Australia is the Australian Government’s arts funding and advisory body. A modernised Australia Council and a bold new chapter for arts and creativity, a new First Nations-led Board, Music Australia, Writing Australia, and Creative Workplaces.
CREATE NSW
Create NSW’s Arts and Cultural Funding Program provides funding opportunities for arts and cultural organisations, professional artists and arts/cultural workers across a wide range of artforms and disciplines.
MUSIC NSW
MusicNSW is the state music body in NSW. They are a not-for-profit organisation, funded by Create NSW.
MusicNSW empowers and connects artists and industry. They do this through a range of programs and services, including FEEDBACK, Levels and Sound Advice.
MUSEUMS & GALLERIES NSW
Museums & Galleries of NSW helps small-medium museums, galleries and Aboriginal cultural centres create exciting experiences for visitors. They connect them with others in the industry, provide funding, point visitors their way, and give them access to ground-breaking exhibitions.
NAVA
The National Association for the Visual Arts (NAVA) leads advocacy, policy and action for a contemporary Australian arts sector that's ambitious and fair.
REGIONAL ARTS NSW
Supporting and promoting arts and cultural development for the 1.7 million people living and working in regional New South Wales. RANSW manages the annual Regional Arts Fund and has an ongoing Quicks fund.
SCREEN NSW
Each year Screen NSW receives recurrent funding from the NSW Government in the budget for programs and operations. Screen NSW then allocates the program funding across its programs for that year. This process occurs at the start of each year to enable planning for the year across funding rounds.
Other Sources
Windmill Trust – supporting regional artists
Grants for Visual Artists from NAVA
Dreams for a Better World – community grants