Arts OutWest is excited to launch the first year of the Arts OutWest Cultural Fund Microgrants – and is calling for artists and groups to apply.
This new program supports locally driven arts and heritage activity across the NSW Central West and is offered thanks to generous donations from the public.
In 2026, two funding streams are available: Up to $1000 for individual artists and up to $2500 for groups, including arts organisations, collectives, local councils, arts and heritage businesses and artist–organisation partnerships.
Activities funded might include community art projects, workshops, exhibitions, performances, talks, story development, artist residencies, creative experiments, the creation of new work and more.
Projects must take place between June and December 2026 and occur within the local government areas of Bathurst Region, Blayney, Cabonne, Cowra, Forbes, Lachlan, Lithgow, Mid-Western Regional, Oberon, Orange, Parkes and Weddin.
All applicants must discuss their idea with Arts OutWest before applying.
Full guidelines, FAQs, and the application form are available now at: https://artsoutwest.org.au/pf/arts-outwest-cultual-fund-microgrants/ Arts OutWest will hold a Microgrants information session online on Wednesday 1st of April at 5.30pm. Book via the artsoutwest.org.au website.