​​Contemporary Music Development Grants – First Nations Creative & Professional Development​

Contemporary Music Development Grant – First Nations Creative and Professional Development​

This grant is for First Nations NSW artists and acts with an existing body of work in contemporary music to support creation, recording and promotion of new and original contemporary music, professional development and the purchase of equipment.

Key information

• Status: Open

• Grant amount: Up to $30,000

• Application opened: 29 September 2025

• Application closes: 27 October 2025, 2:00pm AEDT

Program objective

This funding aims to: 

• prioritise and protect First Nations music

• strengthen the recorded music ecosystem for First Nations artists

• future proof the NSW music industry for First Nations artists through upskilling and collaboration

• build the profile of First Nations NSW music.

This program is open to First Nations artists and acts, as well as music businesses applying on behalf of an artist or act.

Find out more

Visit the Sound NSW website for more information.

Please refer to the ​​Contemporary Music Development Grants – First Nations Creative and Professional Development​ application page for further information, including eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and application process.

Your application needs to:

• Include required materials detailed in the checklist

• Address the eligibility criteria

• Address the assessment criteria