The 2009 Cultural Guidelines and closing dates for applications will be released shortly.
The NSW Government, through Arts NSW, offers financial assistance for professional arts and cultural organisations, and auspiced groups or individuals, through the Cultural Grants Program.
The Cultural Grants Program supports a range of activities that benefit New South Wales:
Capital Infrastructure Program
Grants under this program are made towards the capital costs of buildings and other facilities for the arts and the cultural life of the State.
Community Cultural Development and Industry Services Program
Grants under this program are intended to:
• support organisations which enable artists and communities to develop and participate in a variety of arts and cultural activities that reflect the cultural diversity of the people of New South Wales
• support organisations providing development and other services to the arts industry.
Dance Program
Grants under this program are intended to encourage the appreciation and development of dance in New South Wales through support for a wide range of dance and movement practice.
Literature and History Program
Grants under this program are intended to assist organisations that promote the development and recognition of literature and history in New South Wales.
Museums Program
Grants under this program are intended to stimulate the development of professionally managed and resourced museums in New South Wales by providing assistance for activities which lead to higher standards of practice and greater service to the community.
Music Program
Grants under this program are intended to support the appreciation and development of music in New South Wales across all genres of new, classical, popular and independent music.
Performing Arts Touring Program
Grants awarded through this program will provide greater access to professional performing arts programs throughout New South Wales.
Theatre Program
Grants under this program are intended to encourage the appreciation and development of theatre in New South Wales through support for a wide range of theatre practice.
Visual Arts & Craft Program
Grants under this program are intended to stimulate development of the visual arts and craft within New South Wales by providing assistance to eligible organisations for visual arts and craft projects and programs.
Western Sydney Arts Strategy
Grants under this program provide financial assistance and greater recognition for the arts in Western Sydney.