CREATE NSW
Small Project Grants (Quick Response) for Individuals
This program is currently closed.
Small Project Grants support the creation, development and presentation of new work and professional development or promotion for NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers. You can apply for between $500 and $5000 towards your project.
More information: https://www.create.nsw.gov.au/funding-and-support/arts-and-cultural-funding-program/small-project-grants/
SOUND NSW
Touring And Travel Fund
Application close 28 November 2025, 4:00 pm
Funding can support domestic and international travel and accommodation costs for:
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- tours by artists performing new and original contemporary music
- performance at significant music industry events by artists performing new and original contemporary music
- artist managers representing artists performing new and original contemporary music to attend key music industry events and develop new markets.
Funding can support up to six people per touring party (eg artists, managers, technical production crew, additional support for people with disability, family or cultural needs).
Sound NSW may consider supporting travel and accommodation costs for more than six people for larger groups or with additional support needs. Please speak to Sound NSW staff for further advice.
Applications will be considered on a ‘first-in, first-served’ basis, and funds allocated until the budget is exhausted or the round closes, whichever comes first.
More information: https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/touring-and-travel-fund
REGIONAL ARTs nsw
Quick Response Grants
Quick Response Grants will now be delivered monthly from February to November and all applications will be competitively assessed at the end of each month, you will not be advised about your grant application until five days after the end of each month. There are also changes to the amount you can apply for under this program. Individuals can apply for up to $3000, organisations can apply for up to $5000. There is no minimum grant amount. There is a limited amount in this funding pool, so please ensure your budgets are accurate and you are only applying for the amount that you actually need.
The Quick Response Grants will continue to support immediate need that arises where the 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.
Projects must begin 2 – 12 weeks after the closing date of the round you are applying in. Applicants will be advised in writing of the outcome of your application no later than 5 business das from the date the round closes for Quick Response Grants (end of each month from February to November).
For more information: https://regionalartsnsw.com.au/quick-response-grants/
Photo: Chet Faker, The Great Escape 2012 – Pic by Johnny Au.