Small Project Grants support the creation, development and presentation of new work and professional development or promotion for NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers.

You can apply for between $500 and $5000 towards your project.

As relevant updates are provided by the NSW Government, Create NSW’s Small Project Grants (Quick Response) program will be redefined to address the public health orders.

The grant aims to:

– Enable professional artists and arts and cultural workers to participate in outstanding time-sensitive opportunities, including those offered via online and other means than in-person contact
– Build the capacity and skills of professional artists and arts and cultural workers including, but not limited to, online mentoring, development and residency opportunities
– Support professional artists and arts and cultural workers to develop new projects/work
– Support professional artists to explore the possibilities of presenting work in ways that is consistent with public health orders
– Support professional artists to respond to the impacts of the 2019 bushfire season and COVID-19 crises, for local communities, in supportive and creative ways
– Strengthen the capacity of NSW-based professional artists and arts and cultural workers to become arts and cultural leaders.

Who can apply for funding?
To be eligible for a Small Project Grant you need to meet the following two criteria:

1. Applicant type

You must be an:
– Australian citizen; or
– Permanent resident.

2. Project focus

Your project must be a clearly defined arts and cultural activity.

You are ineligible to apply for a Small Project Grant (Quick Response) if:

– Your activities take place within the three weeks following the date of your submission
– Your project has commenced or already taken place
– You are already receiving funding from Create NSW for the same project
– You are applying for filmmaking, screen production, mainstream animation or film festivals (see screen.nsw.gov.au for funding opportunities in this area)
– your project contravenes advice from the Federal or NSW State Government in relation to public health orders.