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Sound NSW · New South Wales

First Nations music industry development

Up to A$150,000 for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led NSW music organisations to build capacity, research and advocacy.

A$150,000Max per grant

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Category: Career
Who applies: Organisations
When to apply: Once a year, in September

Who can apply

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander led music business or organisation, with a majority Indigenous board
Based in NSW, or making a significant contribution to the NSW contemporary music sector
Incorporated entity or trust with an ABN or ACN, or registered with NSW Fair Trading
No more than two Sound NSW competitive grants per financial year

How to apply

1
Check you are eligible on the Sound NSW key information page
2
Register and apply through the Sound NSW SmartyGrants portal

Submit one application per round before the 2pm closing time

Complete the project within the delivery period set for the round

Checked against nsw.gov.au on October 28, 2026.

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