NSW Government Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program (With up to $2.15 million in Funding)

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About NSW Government Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program

The Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program is a major investment initiative designed to expand the region’s arts, culture, and creative industries. It supports high-impact projects that improve sector capability, grow audiences, and build long-term cultural sustainability across Western Sydney.

• Sponsor Organisation: NSW Government

Benefits of NSW Government Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program

• The maximum grant value is $2,150,000 (excluding GST).

• Project scope: Large-scale cultural initiatives, organisational growth projects, creative infrastructure activation, cross-institution partnerships, and sector-wide capacity programs

• Funding intention: Strengthen the creative economy of Western Sydney and support long-term cultural sector development

NSW Government Western Sydney Strategic Partnership Program Requirements

You must:  

• Have an Australian Business Number (ABN) registered in NSW.  
• Have a business account with an Australian financial institution.  
• Be one of these legal entity types:  
  • Incorporated trustee on behalf of a trust  
  • Incorporated association  
  • Joint (consortia) application (with a lead organisation as the primary applicant)  
  • Registered charity or not-for-profit   
  • Publicly funded research organisation  
  • Tertiary institution delivering creative programs   
  • Local government body  
  • Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Corporation. 
• Be registered for GST. 
• Be located or have a physical presence in one or more of these Local Government Areas (LGAs): 
  • Blacktown City
  • Blue Mountains City
  • Camden Council
  • Campbelltown City
  • Cumberland Council
  • Fairfield City
  • Hawkesbury City
  • Liverpool City
  • Penrith City
  • The City of Canterbury-Bankstown
  • The City of Parramatta
  • The Hills Shire
  • Wollondilly Shire.

Application Date and Process

1. Verify eligibility
   Confirm entity status, GST registration, ABN details, and presence in eligible LGAs.

2. Develop a project concept
   Clearly outline objectives, beneficiaries, cultural impact, partnerships, and expected outcomes.

3. Prepare documentation
   Include budgets, timelines, governance details, and evidence of organisational capacity.

4. Submit through the official grants portal
   Attach all required materials to avoid delays or disqualification.

5. Await assessment
   Applications are evaluated on impact, feasibility, regional relevance, and alignment with program goals.

Application Deadline

12 December, 2025

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