Open Call for Regional NSW Strategic Partnership Program in Australia

The program focuses on skills development, organisational capacity building, audience development, development of partnerships, investment sourcing, and creative activation of spaces. These focus areas aim to enhance the capacity and reach of regional arts and creative organisations, while fostering collaboration and innovation within the sector.

Eligible applicants must have an Australian Business Number (ABN) for an entity registered in NSW and hold a business account with an Australian financial institution. They must be one of the following legal entity types: an incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust, an incorporated association, a joint (consortia) application with a lead organisation as the primary applicant, a registered charity or not-for-profit organisation (excluding ineligible entities), or a publicly funded research organisation.

Applicants are able to receive grants of up to $150,000 to deliver programs that strengthen organisational capacity, build partnerships, and expand engagement opportunities in arts and creative industries across regional NSW. The funding can support initiatives that are sustainable and provide long-term benefits to local communities.

Organisations that are insolvent, individuals, unincorporated associations, state or federal government departments or bodies (except tertiary education providers), state cultural institutions, screen production companies, film festivals, certain tertiary institutions, Australian local government bodies, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander corporations, or other ineligible legal entities cannot apply.

Through this program, regional organisations gain access to resources, expertise, and financial support to foster creative programming, encourage collaboration, and promote sustainable growth in the arts, culture, and creative industries sector throughout New South Wales.

For more information, visit NSW Government.