| Application Open Date | Close Date | Organisation | Grant Name | Grant Amount | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ongoing | Ongoing | PPCA | Performers’ Trust Foundation | Up to $3000 for individuals and $5000 for groups or organisations | View Details |
| 1 July 2020 | Ongoing | Create NSW | Small Project Grants (Quick Response) | Small Project Grants (Quick Response) support the creation, development and presentation of new work and professional development opportunities for NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers. This quick response grant offers grants from $500 to $5,000 towards projects. | View Details |
| Ongoing | Ongoing | Service NSW | 2021 COVID-19 Support Package: Small Business COVID-19 Support Grant | See website. Opening in July, dates TBC. Designed to help businesses pay for expenses such as power, utilities and wages while trading is restricted. Eligible businesses receiving either the Small Business Grant or the Hospitality and Tourism Grant can receive: $10,000 for a decline in turnover of 70%, or more $7000 for a decline in turnover of 50%, or more $5000 for a decline in turnover of 30%, or more. | View Details |
| Ongoing | Ongoing | Service NSW | 2021 COVID-19 Support Package: Hospitality and Tourism COVID-19 Support Grant | See website. Opening in July, dates TBC. For businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry (total wages below $10 million), in recognition of the challenges lockdown poses to these businesses. Eligible businesses receiving either the Small Business Grant or the Hospitality and Tourism Grant can receive: $10,000 for a decline in turnover of 70%, or more $7000 for a decline in turnover of 50%, or more $5000 for a decline in turnover of 30%, or more. | View Details |
| Ongoing | Ongoing | City of Sydney | City of Sydney: Quick response grants | This program accepts applications all year until funding allocation is exhausted and supports small-scale initiatives for local residents and organisations. | View Details |
| Ongoing | Ongoing | Support Act | Crisis Relief Grants | A non competitive grant, available to everyone who meets the criteria for financial support in the areas of rent/mortgage, food, utilities, medical equipment and other expenses. | View Details |
| 1 July 2021 | 26 July 2021 | Create NSW | 2021 SoundLab Residency Program | An opportunity for up to four NSW-based musicians or groups of artists to make music and sound in a high-end technical space designed for critical listening, and the exploration of technology and sound. Successful artists will receive $2,500 in funding support from Create NSW and the use of Arup’s SoundLab for 2-4 weeks | View Details |
| 1 July 2021 | 31 July 2021 | Central Coast Council | Central Coast Council: Community Grants program | Three grants: Community Development Grant Program, Community Events and Place Activation Program & Community Support Program. Check website for eligibility and guidelines. | View Details |
| 12 July 2021 | 9 August 2021 | Australian Government | Live Music Australia – Round 3 | The Live Music Australia program will provide support to the live music sector, with a focus on small to medium venues that support high quality original Australian live music that is professionally staged. It aims to revive business ventures in local suburbs, towns and regions across the country, building capacity for a sustainable live music scene with strong community roots, in all parts of Australia. It is acknowledged that the music industry is facing increased pressures in light of the severe impacts of COVID-19, and that venues may require assistance as they begin to reopen and rebuild. The maximum grant amount is $100,000. | View Details |
| 21 July 2021 | 7 September 2021 | Australia Council for the Arts | 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. Grants are available from $10,000 to $50,000. Check website for details. | View Details |
| 21 July 2021 | 7 September 2021 | Australia Council for the Arts | Fellowships | Australia Council Fellowships of $80,000 support outstanding, established artists’ creative activity and professional development for a period of up to two years. Check website for details. | View Details |
| 21 July 2021 | 7 September 2021 | Australia Council for the Arts | Contemporary Music Touring Program | The Contemporary Music Touring Program (CMTP) supports national touring activity undertaken by Australian musicians. The tour must comprise of performances in at least three venues or locations outside of the performer’s hometown. Tours that include regional and remote destinations, or which assist performers residing in regional and remote areas to tour, are a priority for funding. If your itinerary contains only metropolitan performances, you may request up to $15,000. If your itinerary contains at least one regional or remote performance, you may request up to $25,000. If 75% of your itinerary is to remote and/or very remote locations, you may request up to $50,000. Please note: The minimum grant amount you can apply for is $5,000. performing original contemporary music. | View Details |