Guy Fredericks and Laura Jones, Studio A. Photo by Georgia Quinn
Supporting arts and culture in NSW
The Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP) is one of our main funding programs supporting a range of artforms to foster innovation, vibrancy and creativity within the sector. We’ve listened to sector feedback from right across NSW and have transformed the ACFP model for arts funding to drive long-term growth and sustainability.
The new streamlined ACFP has 4 funding programs
Sam Neill, Sydney Writers Festival 2023. Photo: Jacquie Manning
Longer-term multi-year funding programs have been introduced to provide the funding stability needed for organisations to grow and build long-term capacity.
Applicants will have multiple opportunities to apply for the different categories of multi-year funding including:
Christy Tran in BEETLE by Legs On The Wall image by Luke McLeod
Regional Arts Touring Funding for Small Tours and Large Tours with two rounds per year.
This program brings high-calibre productions and programs to NSW regional audiences and communities.
Round 1 Applications are open from 5 August - 9 September, 2024
The Lovers, written by Laura Murphy, Bell Shakespeare, Photography Daniel Boud
Creative Nations - projects for First Nations organisations and individuals
Next Steps - professional & skills development (for individuals)
Creative Steps – new work development (for individuals)
Cultural Access – projects for individuals and organisations led by or for priority area groups
National partnership agreements include:
- National Performing Arts Partnership Framework (NPAPF)
- National service organisations such as Arts Law Centre of Australia
- Visual, Arts, Craft and Design Framework (VACDF)
NSW organisations under these agreements are funded jointly by Creative Australia and Create NSW.
Information events & webinars
Find webinars and information sessions for the new Arts and Cultural Funding Program
Arts and Cultural Funding Program resources
Multi-year application resources
Find useful templates and resources to support applications for Create NSW Multi-Year Funding.
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 and learn more about the changes to the Arts and Cultural Funding Program (ACFP).
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.
Internships and Fellowships for emerging artists
Gillian Kayrooz, Leave Your Shoes at the Door, 2024. Installation view, 2024 Visual Arts Fellowship (Emerging), Artspace, Photography Anna Kucera
Createability 2024 interns Holly-Jane Cohle and Louis Walker at ERTH Workshop
Create NSW funds arts and cultural organisations to host internships for emerging practitioners with disability or who are d/Deaf in the arts, screen and cultural industries.
Ten interns were selected for the 2024 program.
Recent and upcoming grants
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.