Funding for new collaborative opportunities between the arts and cultural sector and the creative industries.
May 2025
What was approved
Approved for Arts and Cultural Exchange Inc
The Dharug Voices Digital Archive will preserve and share First Nations stories through an interactive digital platform. Benefiting Dharug and other First Nations communities, the project will empower artists and knowledge keepers, foster global engagement, and create a sustainable archive that celebrates and preserves cultural heritage for future generations.
$49,460 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
City of Parramatta CouncilLocation of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Asian Australian Artists Association Inc
‘NuWorlds/NuHaymarket’ is a groundbreaking collaboration between 4A, INJURY x REAL PARENT, and key cultural partners, reimagining Haymarket’s future through contemporary art, fashion, and technology. Featuring immersive installations, AR activations, and a global virtual experience, the project bridges physical and digital realms to engage diverse audiences and shape Haymarket’s cultural narrative.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Council of the City of SydneyLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Diversity Arts Australia
Through an innovative partnership with Wordology and Shifting Ground, Diversity Arts, will deliver Australia’s first self-paced online racial equity training program specifically targeting the arts/cultural/creative sectors. Equipping NSW creative individuals/organisations with practical tools for inclusive practice will support long-term systemic change, ensuring diverse representation for our storytellers.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
City of Parramatta CouncilLocation of the recipient
City of Parramatta CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Erth Visual & Physical Incorporated
'"Dinner is the Show" is an innovative collaboration that brings together the artistic talents of Erth Visual & Physical Inc. and the culinary expertise of Kitchen by Mike. This multi-sensory exploration examines the intricate relationship between food and art, all the while providing an immersive dining experience throughout the performance.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Council of the City of SydneyLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Marrugeku Inc
This new partnership between Marrugeku and landscape architects REALMstudios will imagine, research and map speculative environmental futures. REALM's environmental forecasting, expertise in scanning and public spatial design will expand Marrugeku's ongoing commitment to staging urgent reciprocities between human and non-human species, Country and weather in new mixed-reality immersive performance design.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Council of the City of SydneyLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for NSW Aboriginal Culture, Heritage and Arts Association Inc
Working with a 3D digital modelling company, Pedestal3D, we will create a digital 3D Cultural Centre focused on NSW Aboriginal cultural, heritage and arts. Site visitors will move through an immersive experience of artworks, video, language and 3D cultural objects that can be fully rotated in all planes.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Council of the City of SydneyLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Port Macquarie Historical Society Inc
Creation of an immersive interactive installation at the Port Macquarie Museum using Gathang voices and language to introduce and connect audiences to Country and stories. Birrbaby Barray Djuyal will weave narratives of kinship, culture and the environment into a multi-sensory artwork using historical, contemporary and virtual imagery and sounds.
$49,970 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Port Macquarie-Hastings CouncilLocation of the recipient
Port Macquarie-Hastings CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Powerhouse Youth Theatre Inc
This initiative connects theatre and screen by helping artists create a live performance that will be adapted into a web series with guidance from stage and screen experts. The selected artist will gain valuable skills in screen development, writing rooms, and more.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Fairfield City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Fairfield City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Soft Centre Pty Ltd
SOFT CENTRE will partner with globally renowned broadcast platform NTS on an integrated partnership for the festival's inaugural White Bay Power Station edition. Marking NTS' first foray into the Australian festival landscape, the partnerhsip spans a co-curated music stage featuring site-specific works, on-ground broadcasting, digital marketing and a merch line.
$50,000 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Council of the City of SydneyLocation of the recipient
Council of the City of SydneyAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26What was approved
Approved for Wagga Wagga City Council
Partnering with Re:Group Performance Collective and The Art Factory, Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre will lead two creative developments to shape a mainstage production and scope a regional tour. The project upskills local artists with a disability, while blending live performance and film to explore disability, care, and art as liberation.
$45,240 was approved by
Minister for the ArtsDate approved
May 2025Location of the project
Wagga Wagga City CouncilLocation of the recipient
Wagga Wagga City CouncilAbout the grant
Applications approved
10
Applications received
66
Creative Industries - Connectivity
Program term
30-Jun-26