Grants supporting First Nations-led music programs, industry growth and advocacy in NSW.
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Applications close at 2:00pm AEDT on 27 October 2025
This grant supports First Nations-led music programs and resources that build the capacity of artists, industry professionals and music businesses, address best practice and emerging trends, promote music in NSW and deliver research and advocacy.
Status: Open
Grant amount: Up to $150,000
Application opened: 29 September 2025
Application closes: 27 October 2025, 2:00pm AEDT
This funding program is for First Nations NSW led music businesses and organisations with a track record of delivering significant outcomes for First Nations contemporary music in NSW.
This funding aims to:
prioritise and protect First Nations NSW music
develop skills and capacity for First Nations NSW artists and acts
upskill First Nations NSW industry professionals and music businesses in best practice and emerging trends
improve industry standards
build the profile of the NSW music industry
cultivate innovation, collaboration and partnership
support industry-led research and advocacy
strengthen First Nations NSW communities.
Visit the Sound NSW website for more information.
Please refer to the Contemporary Music Development Grants - First Nations Industry Development application page for further information, including eligibility criteria, assessment criteria and application process.
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We acknowledge that we live and work on Aboriginal land and recognise the strength, resilience and capacity of First Nations Australians. We also acknowledge all of the traditional owners of the land in NSW, and pay respect to First Nations Elders, past and present.
