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The Community Round will focus on funding local organisations, businesses and creatives to run projects, programs and events to promote heritage and cultural activations across the LGA and includes the grant categories:
a. Creative Projects grant
b. History, Culture and Stories Fund
c. Parramatta Artist Studios Creative Fellowship
d. Community Event grants (Round 2)
e. Heritage Activation grant (New Category)
f. Night Time Creative Economy Grant (New Category)
| Cultural Grant Round | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Category | Funding pool | Funding cap | Time frame |
| Creative Projects | $65,000 | $20,000 | Jan-June 2025 |
| History, Culture and Stories Fund | $20,000 | $10,000 | Jan-June 2025 |
| Parramatta Artists Studios Creative Fellowship | $20,000 | One Fellow | Jan-June 2025 |
| Heritage Activation Grant | $50,000 | $10,000 | Jan-June 2025 |
| Night time Cultural Economy Grant | $50,000 | $10,000 | Jan-June 2025 |
| Community Events (Round 2) | $30,000 (plus remainder from Round 1) | $10,000 | Jan-June 2025 |
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The Creative Projects Fund is here to support professional groups and organisations bringing innovative and inspiring creative projects to life in the Parramatta region. We welcome applications from all art forms, including music, sculpture, dance, painting, interpretation, writing/literature, theatre, design, film/video, and digital media.
Learn more about our Creative Projects Fund -
The Parramatta History, Culture and Stories Fund supports projects that enhance and expand our understanding of Parramatta’s rich history and cultural heritage. This fund aims to encourage initiatives that document and interpret the stories of Parramatta for the benefit of both current and future generations.
Learn more about our History, Culture and Stories Fund -
The City of Parramatta Artists Studios Creative Fellowship Fund supports the creation of new work and the professional growth of Parramatta’s talented artists and creative workers. This Fellowship is open to creatives across all art forms, including music, sculpture, dance, painting, writing/literature, theatre, design, film/video and digital media.
Learn more about our Parramatta Artist’s Studios Creative Fellowship Grant -
The Heritage Activation Grants category aims to boost visitation to historically significant sites through a program of engaging on-site experiences, including tours, workshops, public installations, and performances.
Learn more about our Heritage Activation Grant -
This grant category supports community organisations, businesses, and collectives across the Parramatta LGA in programming and producing night time cultural and creative events and projects. These initiatives contribute to Parramatta’s vibrant night time creative environment. The grants aims to enable opportunities for musicians and artists to develop new work, as well as encourage participation from all ages in our community to engage in night time cultural events and projects.
Learn more about put Night Time Creative Economy Grant -
The Community Events grants support free or low-cost public events in Parramatta that attract diverse audiences, complement the existing event calendar, and celebrate culture, sports, arts, community activities, and more. These events aim to encourage visitors and foster community engagement.
Learn more about our Community Events Grant
