Guy Fredericks and Laura Jones, Studio A. Photo by Georgia Quinn
The Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) is one of our main funding programs supporting a range of artforms to foster innovation, vibrancy, creativity and sustainability within the sector.
Find funding, resources and information for individual artists, arts and cultural workers, and organisations (including Local Government Authorities).
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ACFP Project Funding - Round 1
More than $7 million delivered to 193 projects, directly supporting 2,061 artists, creatives and cultural workers across NSW engaged in:
- 20 First Nations art and cultural projects (Creative Nations)
- 73 new creative works (Creative Steps)
- 41 professional development opportunities (Next Steps)
- 59 projects for priority areas and target populations (Cultural Access)
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ACFP Multi-year Funding
A total of 82 organisations funded until 2028, through an investment of close to $17 million per annum as part of Create NSW's 4-Year Multi-year funding, including:
- 6 First Nations organisations - investment quadrupled to $1.165 million
- 36 organisations in regional NSW - investment increased to $7.15 million
- 16 organisations in Western Sydney, investment uplifted to over $3.9 million
- Increased funding for festivals - totalling over $1.9 million
Funding for Organisations
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2-year Multi-year Funding Program
Supports core investment for arts and cultural organisations, service organisations and Local Government Authorities.
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Creative Nations - Project Funding
Funding for projects developed and/or delivered by First Nations organisations
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Cultural Access - Project Funding
Project Funding for organisations, that are led by or engage with priority areas and target populations.
Funding and Support for Individuals
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Creative Nations - First Nations Projects (Individuals)
Dedicated funding opportunity supporting First Nations artists with project grants up to $100,000
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Next Steps - Professional & Skills Development
Funding up to $10,000 for professional development for individual artists, arts and cultural workers.
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Creative Steps - New Work
Funding up to $100,000 to support creative development and presentation of new work by individual artists, arts and cultural workers.
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Cultural Access - Priority Area Projects
Funding up to $100,000 to support individual projects led by and/or supporting priority areas and communities
2025 Createability Interns and Host Organisations
Hosts and interns Createability internship program 2025. Photo DCITHS
Twelve talented interns are gearing up for exciting professional development internship roles with arts, screen and music organisations through the NSW Government’s ground breaking Createability program, aimed to support the creative industries overcome the invisible barriers to employment for practitioners living with disability.
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"Createability has changed my life and the trajectory of my career."
a 2024 Createability intern
Createability Internship 2024 - Louis' story
Helpful support resources
Aboriginal Arts and Cultural Protocols
First Nations people on this continent are the custodians of the longest living culture in the world. Through guidance from cultural authorities, such as Elders and cultural knowledge holders, a wide range of protocols help guide cultural business practices.
Multi-year Funding Application Resources
Find useful templates and resources to support applications for Create NSW Multi-year Funding.
Book a meeting - Multi-year Funding
Organisations can book a 15min meeting with a member of the Create NSW Multi-year Funding team
Artform Boards
Find information about the 10 Artform Boards, including artform definitions and current 2024-25 members.
Create NSW Funding Calendar
Stay informed and plan ahead with a full calendar of all Arts and Cultural Funding Program opportunities and future rounds
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to questions about Create NSW's Arts and Cultural Funding Program
Glossary of ACFP Terms
Find definitions for terms commonly used in Create NSW Arts and Cultural Funding Program guidelines
Resource Hub
Find a range of helpful resources, toolkits, templates and guides developed by Create NSW
Support and Contacts
Get additional support with your application including the National Relay Service, Accessible Arts and Language Interpreting Service
Create Exchange webinars
Connect with a series of information webinars for individual artists and creative practitioners. Featuring guest artists and leading industry experts, these free webinars will help you with the fundamentals of a successful creative business.
Create NSW Logo Guidelines
Learn how grant recipients can publicly acknowledge the support given by Create NSW through the use of the NSW Government logo.
Book a meeting - Project Funding
Need help with your Project Funding application? Book a 15min phone call with a Create NSW Arts Funding and Development team member.
External Resource Links
Recent and upcoming grants
Information events & webinars
Find webinars and information sessions for the new Arts and Cultural Funding Program
Discover more about NSW Creative Communities
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Creative Communities Policy
Creative Communities is the state’s Arts, Culture and Creative Industries Policy, recognising the unique place of the sector in NSW.
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Stories from across our creative communities
Find out what's happening with all of the latest stories, events, exhibits and shows happening across NSW with our vibrant and diverse creatives.
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Create NSW Arts Funding support and contact
Create NSW is committed to inclusion and diversity and continues to apply practices that facilitate ease-of access to applicants wishing to apply.