Local Council Major Festival Grants

Multicultural NSW promotes community harmony and social cohesion in one of the most culturally diverse states in the world.

The Stronger Together Local Councils Major Festival grant funding is allocating $3 million for major festivals run by local Councils across NSW in 2025–26.

Festivals are one way to promote cross-cultural awareness and understanding. They give NSW’s culturally diverse communities the opportunity to celebrate, preserve and share traditions, and live the Multicultural Principles of the State.

Key information

Up to $250,000 in funding is available for each eligible local council.

Funding is available for festivals delivered from 1 February 2026 to 28 February 2027 and is for one event only during the funding period.

Festivals must have minimum attendance of:

• 10,000 people in regional NSW

• 30,000 people in NSW metropolitan areas

Read the funding guidelines here and then apply via Multicultural NSW SmartyGrants.

Subscribe to Multicultural Link to be notified of future funding rounds.