Regional Partnerships
This program supports significant and long-term partnerships in regional NSW that will stimulate and leave a legacy of strong and diverse regional arts and cultural activity.
This funding supports strategic partnerships across and beyond the arts and cultural sectors, including those with local government authorities or other public, private or community organisations.
The information on this page is a guide only. Before you apply, please read the Grants for Projects Guidelines (short version) or the full version of the Arts and Cultural Development Program Guidelines for more comprehensive information, including special eligibility requirements, assessment criteria and support material for this funding category.
Closing dates and timeframe
There is a two-stage application process for Regional Partnerships funding.
Stage 1 Expressions of Interest (EOI) applications are now closed.
- EOI opened: Monday 16 July 2018
- EOI closed: Monday 27 August 2018.
Stage 2 Final Applications
- Applications close: Monday 1 October 2018.
Projects must commence after 1 January 2019 and be completed by 31 December 2020.
Who can apply?
In addition to the general requirements for this funding category, you must:
- be an organisation, partnership or group based in regional NSW. Partnerships between regional arts and cultural organisation and Sydney-based organisations are eligible if the benefit and funding goes directly to the regional area.
For the purpose of the ACDP, regional NSW is defined as the areas or regions outside Sydney and Western Sydney and includes the Central Coast, Hunter, and Illawarra.
What you can apply for
You can apply for up to $150,000 over two years. Funding is available for new projects and/or the significant development of a current project.
Apply now
To apply for funding you will need to complete and submit the relevant application form through our secure online grants system, SmartyGrants.
