Grant or funding opportunities may be available to support the development of your business, project or event.
Make sure you read the program guidelines, and entity and project eligibility carefully to ensure that your project meets the program criteria. Some grants are highly competitive with short application time frames.
The grant and funding opportunities displayed on this page are NOT administered by Destination Southern NSW. Please refer to the information provided on who to contact for guidance and support for each opportunity.
Destination Southern NSW may be able to provide a Letter of Support for your project if it aligns with the Southern NSW Destination Management Plan.
Destination Southern NSW cannot determine if your organisation or project is eligible for funding. You must confirm your organisation and project eligibility under the relevant fund or program before requesting a letter of support.
Please complete this form to request a Letter of Support for your project.
For general enquiries and support for your application, Contact Us.
Current Grant Opportunities
Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund
The Contemporary Music Festival Viability Fund has been established to offer support to large-scale music festivals that deliver significant outcomes for contemporary music.
Sound NSW has established the fund, with funding available for eligible festivals with a 15,000 capacity or greater while the sector recalibrates to current financial challenges, such as rising costs, inflation, freight and the currency exchange.
Applications close 30 June 2026
(Accepting applications at any time on a needs-basis)
Find out more here.
Lights On, Doors Open Stipend Program
Financial support for volunteer-led museums in NSW.
The ‘Lights On, Doors Open’ stipend program has been established to relieve the pressures faced by volunteer-led museums and Aboriginal cultural spaces in NSW.
Funding of $2,000 is available to provide crucial financial support to cover essential expenses like rent, electricity bills and more. The program is not for organisations developing new ideas; rather, it is aimed at supporting organisations to cover small operational items difficult to cover through other grant programs.
The application process is designed to be hassle-free, ensuring a smooth experience for all applicants.
Funding will be allocated based on the order of eligible applications received until funds are exhausted.
Find out more here.
NSW Grants and Funding Finder
Search the NSW Grants and Funding Finder, a platform providing information on grants, savings, rebates and budget relief from 46 separate government websites.