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Festivals Australia

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17 Feb, 2026 - 17 Mar, 2026

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Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts, ACT, Australia



Grant Description

Festivals Australia supports community participation in and access to arts and cultural activities at festivals and significant one-off community celebrations in regional and remote Australia. Round 22 offers approximately $740,000, as part of an annual allocation of around $1.48 million across two rounds, to fund single discrete arts projects that engage audiences and communities. There is no fixed maximum grant amount, although the average request is around $40,000. The program prioritises diverse, place-based arts experiences that strengthen cultural expression, partnerships and audience development outside major cities.


Grant Rounds

Open Date Close Date Status
9 Sep, 2025 7 Oct, 2025 Closed
17 Feb, 2026 17 Mar, 2026 Open

What It Funds

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Eligibility Criteria

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Funding Needs

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