Festivals Australia provides funding for arts and cultural projects in regional and remote areas. If you’re planning an event that brings people together through the arts, you may be eligible. Applications close on 18 March 2025.
What Is Festivals Australia?
Festivals Australia is a government funding program that helps bring high-quality arts experiences to regional and remote communities. The program supports performances, exhibitions, workshops, and installations that encourage community participation.
Who Can Apply?
Regional artists, arts workers, and organisations can apply if their project will be part of a festival or significant one-off community celebration. Projects must:
- Engage the community.
- Take place in an eligible regional or remote area.
- Be a single project, not a series of unrelated activities.
What You Need to Know
Funding available: $1.4 million annually.
Applications close: 18 March 2025.
Projects must start on or after 1 July 2025.
How to Apply
Check your location’s eligibility using the Festivals Australia Eligibility Map. Submit before 18 March 2025 at grants.gov.au. For full details and application guidelines, visit: www.arts.gov.au/funding-and-support/festivals-australia
