Funding support for First Nations artists, creatives and organisations in Western Sydney

Overview

This program aims to:

• help artists and arts workers develop new skills
• support First Nations-led organisations and collectives to grow and operate strongly
• build audiences so more people see, value, and engage with First Nations creative work
• support partnerships that create long-term connections and networks
• help organisations and artists find new income sources
• activate places and spaces where First Nations communities can share culture and connect. 

Eligible funding uses include:

• artist and worker fees
• cultural governance and ICIP compliance
• capacity-building activities
• venue hire and creative space activation
• project delivery costs
• marketing and community engagement.

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Eligible applicants include:

• emerging First Nations artists and arts workers – individuals developing their creative practice or career 
• micro First Nations led organisations – very small, volunteer run organisations with turnover under $250,000 and limited governance capacity
• small First Nations led organisations – organisations with 1 to 5 paid staff, turnover between $250,000-$1 million, and some governance systems
• medium First Nations led organisations – organisations with 5 to 20 staff, turnover between $1-$5 million, delivering regional or state level programs
• First Nations collectives seeking formalisation – informal groups of First Nations artists or cultural practitioners working together but not yet incorporated.