2026-27 Western Sydney Community Festivals Program

This program provides funding to existing Western Sydney arts and/or cultural festivals to help them deliver new or enhanced programming.
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This grant is currently closed to applications

What do you get?

Funding of up to $250,000.

Who is this for?

Arts and/or cultural event organisers delivering an established event in NSW.

Overview

Funding is available to support existing Western Sydney festivals to:

  • develop and present enhanced and more diverse arts, culture and creative industries programming
  • grow and diversify audiences
  • facilitate new partnerships with arts and cultural organisations
  • provide opportunities for Western Sydney artists and creative workers to showcase their work, reach new audiences and strengthen connection with peers, communities and industry
  • support the development of sustainable, place-based creative ecosystems that foster collaboration and community engagement
  • celebrate and activate Western Sydney’s communities and strengthen the region’s profile as a vibrant cultural destination.

The program will provide 4 applicants with $250,000 each.

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