Funding Calendar - MusicNSW

Funding Calendar

Application Open Date Close Date Organisation Grant Name Grant Amount Website
Ongoing Ongoing Support Act Crisis Relief Grants Crisis Relief Grants and support are available to musicians, managers, crew and music workers across all genres experiencing financial hardship as the result of illness, injury, mental health, older age or another current crisis that is impacting their ability to work in music. Grants are assessed for a current issue impacting ability to work in music and, if approved, will be provided through direct payment of bills or other personal expenses related to the crisis, rather than cash grants. View Details
15 November 2023 26 February 2024 Create NSW Regional Arts Touring Regional Arts Touring funding supports tours that provide access to arts and culture for audiences living in regional NSW. Funding is available for tours of all artforms, including music. View Details
1 January 2024 5 March 2024 Creative Australia Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups This program funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Grants are available for $10,000 to $50,000 for projects beginning after 1 June 2024. View Details
1 January 2024 5 March 2024 Creative Australia Contemporary Music Touring Program Supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians performing original Australian contemporary music. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of the performer’s hometown. Grants are available for $5,000 to $50,000 for projects beginning after 1 June 2024. View Details
1 January 2024 5 March 2024 Creative Australia Arts Projects for Organisations Funds a range of activities that deliver benefits to the arts sector and wider public, including national and international audiences and communities. Organisations that undertake arts programs, projects, or that provide services to artists, are welcome to apply. Organisations can propose a single project, a suite of projects or an annual program of activity. Grants are available from $20,000 to $100,000, for projects beginning after 1 June 2024. View Details
6 February 2024 5 March 2024 City of Sydney Creative Grants Supports projects and initiatives that contribute to Sydney’s cultural life, provide opportunities for creative participation, enliven public spaces, and strengthen the sustainability and capacity of our cultural and creative industries. The program funds projects and initiatives that align with the City's live music and performance action plan. Cash grants of $10,000 - $50,000 available. View Details
20 February 2024 9 April 2024 Music Australia Music Australia Export Development Fund: International Performance and Touring Activity Up to $25,000 matched funding for international tours and performances by Australian contemporary music artists, including headline tours, support tours, opening slots, festival or biennale appearances, commissioned performances or official showcase performances. View Details
20 February 2024 9 April 2024 Music Australia Music Australia Export Development Fund: International Professional and Artistic Development Up to $15,000 matched funding to support international professional development activities, such as co-writing sessions, overseas recording expenses, international residency or fellowship or attending an international trade fair, trade show, conference or forum. View Details
20 February 2024 9 April 2024 Music Australia Music Australia Export Development Fund: International Market and Audience Development Up to $10,000 matched funding to support international promotional and content creation activities, such as international PR and promotional campaigns, creating music video clips, lyrics translations targeted towards international audiences, performance on an international TV talk show or presenting a lecture at an overseas academy, institute or university. View Details
15 January 2024 20 May 2024 Create NSW Small Project Grants (Quick Response) Support professional development opportunities for NSW-based professional artists, groups and arts and cultural workers that are time sensitive and respond to short notice invitations with career-building significance. Grants are available from $500 to $5,000. View Details
1 February 2024 30 November 2024 Regional Arts NSW Quick Response Grants Quick Response Grants are delivered monthly from February to November and support immediate need that arises where activity is unable to be planned for or supported in other funding rounds, for example taking up professional development, skills development or small project opportunities at short notice. Individuals can apply for up to $3000, organisations can apply for up to $5000. View Details