Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW are invited to apply for grants to support events and activities that celebrate and strengthen Aboriginal cultures.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW is offering grants between $1,000 and $20,000 to support the continuation of living cultures – helping communities share knowledge, strengthen identity, and celebrate connection to country, culture and community.
The Cultural Grants Program 2025-2026 will be an open, rolling program where Aboriginal organisations can apply at any time until the $1.5 million in funding is allocated or the program closes on 31 March 2026.
Last year’s Cultural Grants Program supported more than 70 Aboriginal community organisations and groups across NSW to lead local events and initiatives that keep culture strong.
Past funded initiatives have included:
- Darkinjung Waters INC who support health and welbeing actvities to hold a culture camp for the community to come together to celebrate Aboriginal culture
- Country King Browns Rugby League Football Club to empower Aboriginal girls by fostering resilience and cultural connection through mental health workshops, cultural activities and a Yarn Up with Elders.
Aboriginal organisations interested in applying can receive support from their local Aboriginal Affairs NSW Regional Team.
Aboriginal Affairs NSW held a free online Cultural Grants Community Information Session on Wednesday 12 November, a recording of the session is available here.
For more information on how to apply for a Cultural Grant visit Aboriginal Affairs NSW Cultural Grants Program.
Minister for Aboriginal Affairs and Treaty David Harris said:
“Cultural Grants support Aboriginal people, communities and organisations to share, strengthen and celebrate culture in ways that are meaningful to them.
“The NSW Government is proud to support community-driven events that bring people together, pass on knowledge, and strengthen connections to Country and culture.
“This program is about celebrating the diversity, creativity and resilience of Aboriginal peoples and cultures, now and into the future.”