Grants and Funding
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
Innovate with nbn Grants Program
The 2024 Innovate with nbn Grants Program aims to help regional based businesses and individuals transform their great ideas into game-changing achievements.
There is $125,000 in total funding across seven categories – Agriculture, Arts, Education, Health, Indigenous Business, Tourism, and Women in Regional Business – each winner receives $15,000, with the overall Innovate with nbn® Champion awarded an additional $20,000 grant.
Applications close 29 September 2024
Find out more here.
Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant Program
The Wine Tourism and Cellar Door Grant program support producers who add value by encouraging visitors to wine regions. Wine and cider producers can apply for a grant reflective of their eligible physical cellar door sales.
Applications close at 5.00pm ACST on 30 September 2024
Find out more here.
Growing Regions Program | Round 2
The second round of the Growing Regions Program, designed to deliver investment in infrastructure across Australia’s regional, rural and remote areas is now open.
The program provides funding of between $500,000 and $15 million to local government entities and incorporated not-for-profit organisations for capital works projects that will enhance liveability, bolster social cohesion and support local amenity throughout Australia’s regions.
Applications close 10 October 2024
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.