Search Grants & Funding

This funding program is designed for artists and acts with an established body of work in contemporary music. It offers grants to support career growth through recording and promotion of new and original contemporary music.

The program aims to:   

• strengthen the recorded music ecosystem  
• future proof the NSW music industry through upskilling and collaboration  
• build the profile of NSW music. 

The program is open to artists, acts and music businesses applying on behalf of an artist or act.  

An artist who:  

• is 18 years or older  
• currently lives in NSW (minimum 12 months)  
• performs new and original contemporary music  
• has a previous EP or album available on recognised platforms.  

 An act:  

• with members who are all 18 years or older  
• with at least 50% of members currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months)  
• that performs new and original contemporary music  
• that has a previous EP or album available on recognised platforms.  

Applicants will need:  

• an active ABN (that’s your Australian Business Number)  
• a bank account with the same name as your ABN  
• or a funds administrator to help you out.  

Applicants must also:  

• provide at least a 30% cash co-contribution to the overall project budget. 

For the purpose of this program contemporary music refers to artists and acts performing new and original music.  

Artforms not supported through this program are:  

• experimental music and sound art  
• contemporary classical, opera, choral and ensembles  
• music theatre  
• working in and with community music groups. 

Number of applications  

• you can only submit one application per round. 

Quick Response Fashion Grants support business development and industry engagement, with dedicated funding for First Nations, Western Sydney and regional NSW applicants.  The Program will enable emerging designers to purchase essential fashion and textile equipment or pursue professional development opportunities. 

Grants of up to $10,000 are available for:

1. professional development opportunities; or
2. purchase of equipment

A total of $500,000 (ex GST) is available for the 2026-2027 financial year, with $250,000 allocated to First Nations, Western Sydney, and regional NSW emerging designers and businesses.

The Program supports emerging fashion and textile design practitioners and businesses to grow, helping sustain NSW’s fashion industry.  

The Program aims to provide opportunities for applicants to:   

• undertake professional development for their career progression 
• produce new works  
• show works in new ways  
• gain access to equipment to further their work.  

The intended outcomes of the Program are: 

• skill and experience development  
• expanded professional networks across NSW  
• increased industry recognition (e.g. media, trade shows, publications) 
• strengthened career development and/or business capability.