The Creative Nations Program supports First Nations artists, cultural workers, organisations and communities through their artistic expressions that continue to sustain and strengthen First Nations arts and culture in NSW.
December 2025
What was approved
Approved for De-identified for privacy purposes
$39,981 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
Wallabadah 2343Location of the recipient
Wallabadah 2343About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for De-identified for privacy purposes
$90,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
Albury 2640Location of the recipient
Albury 2640About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for De-identified for privacy purposes
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
Bega 2550, Dalmeny 2546Location of the recipient
Dalmeny 2546About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for De-identified for privacy purposes
$25,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
Nowra 2541Location of the recipient
Nowra 2541About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Naisda Ltd (NAISDA Dance College)
This First Nations-led initiative by NAISDA, BlakDance and Carriageworks, marks NAISDA’s 50th anniversary in 2026. It unites national and international First Nations choreographers, cultural leaders and dancers through residencies, performance, research and a symposium-in-action, generating sustainable, culturally grounded frameworks for Contemporary Indigenous Dance’s future.
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
Kariong 2250Location of the recipient
Kariong 2250About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for The Trustee for DLCM PTYLTD
A survivor-led truth-telling project uncovering the untold story of Marella Mission Farm. Through film, writing and exhibition, it amplifies the voices of survivors and descendants, highlighting privately and church-run homes like Marella to bring healing, recognition and education to the wider Aboriginal and Australian public.
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
Campbelltown 2560, Ingleburn 2565Location of the recipient
Ingleburn 2565About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Walgett Aboriginal Medical Service
The 'Telling our Stories' Project is an oral history project recording testimony relating to the 1965 Freedom Ride, which drew attention to injustice and discrimination against Aboriginal people. Video recordings of stories will display for locals and visitors at the Freedom Ride Memorial Park in Walgett's town centre.
$100,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
Walgett 2832Location of the recipient
Walgett 2832About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026What was approved
Approved for Gujaga Foundation Limited
Three hands-on cultural workshops for Dharawal families from the La Perouse Aboriginal community, focused on intergenerational transmission of traditional artefact-making knowledge and practices. These workshops will result in the creation of new work, create employment for facilitators (makers) and support them to become leaders while increasing wellbeing and economic development.
$12,000 was approved by
Minister for the Arts.Date approved
December 2025Location of the project
La Perouse 2036Location of the recipient
Banksmeadow 2019About the grant
Applications approved
8
Applications received
35
25/26 Creative Nations
Agency funding this grant
Create NSWProgram term
30/06/2026