How to apply

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Wrongprom3-CarriageWorks, photo: Prudence-Upton

Applications can be made via the Arts NSW online application system. Applications open at least 6 weeks from the closing dates.

To apply for funding:

1. Read the relevant Guidelines 

2. Attend one of our Funding information sessions. The presentation used at the 2011 Funding Information Sessions is available for you to read here 

3. Complete and submit an application using our online application system: Visit the Arts NSW Online Application System 

If you’re unable to access our online application system, we also have PDF applications forms which are available on request.

Freecall: 1800 358 594 (NSW)

Telephone: (02) 9228 5533

Access requirements

If you require assistance completing and/or submitting your application, please call us on the numbers above or to make a National Relay Service call: 

  • Type and read, type and listen, or speak and read
    133 677 or 1800 555 677 to call a toll-free 1800 number
  • Speak and listen (speech to speech relay)
    1300 555 727 or 1800 555 727 to call a toll-free 1800 number 
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Before you start

Putting together a strong application takes time and energy, so it’s important to us that you do your research and reading first, that you are applying for the right category, and that your application meets the selection criteria.More



Guidelines

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Closing dates

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Apply online

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Application forms

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FAQs

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Sample Delivery Plans

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Glossary and explanatory notes

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Auspicing

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Funding information sessions

Funding information sessions Information sessions presented by Arts NSW and the Australia Council for the Arts are now closed. The presentation to the Funding information sessions is available for you [...]More



Talk to us

Arts NSW staff are happy to provide advice to potential applicants on interpreting funding, grant, fellowship, scholarship and awards guidelines.More