2026-27 Transitional Operational Funding Program

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Eligibility

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Instructions for Applicants

Before completing this application form, you should have read the program guidelines.
This field is read only. 

Eligibility Questions

To check if your organisation is eligible to apply for this grant round, complete the questions below:

Was your organisation unsuccessful in its application for Create NSW 2-year multi-year funding for 2026 and 2027? * Required
Has your organisation previously received Create NSW multi-year funding OR annual organisational funding for activity in the 2025 calendar year? * Required
Is your organisation based in NSW, or can it demonstrate a significant contribution to the NSW arts and cultural sector or creative industries? * Required
Does your organisation have a valid ABN that matches its legal entity name? * Required
Does your organisation have a business bank account with an Australian financial institution? * Required
Can you please confirm the funding you are seeking will support your organisation to deliver arts and cultural programs between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2028. * Required

Successful applicants will be expected to deliver on at least one of the following ACFP priorities

  • First Nations stories and communities
  • Western Sydney and/or Regional NSW
  • Next generation of creatives and audiences
  • Broad and inclusive communities and content
  • Accessibility and equity

See the glossary for definitions of Strategic Priority Areas. 

Will your activities deliver on at least one of the Strategic Priority Areas? * Required

Unable to continue (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Was your organisation unsuccessful in its application for Create NSW 2-year multi-year funding for 2026 and 2027?" on page 1
  • "Has your organisation previously received Create NSW multi-year funding OR annual organisational funding for activity in the 2025 calendar year?" on page 1
  • "Is your organisation based in NSW, or can it demonstrate a significant contribution to the NSW arts and cultural sector or creative industries?" on page 1
  • "Does your organisation have a valid ABN that matches its legal entity name?" on page 1
  • "Can you please confirm the funding you are seeking will support your organisation to deliver arts and cultural programs between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2028." on page 1
  • "Will your activities deliver on at least one of the Strategic Priority Areas?" on page 1

Based on your response to the above eligibility question, you are unable to continue. Refer to the guidelines for more details.

Create NSW staff are here to help you and can be contacted between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) via: 

Eligibility Confirmation (Not Applicable)

This section is not applicable because of your response to questions:

  • "Was your organisation unsuccessful in its application for Create NSW 2-year multi-year funding for 2026 and 2027?" on page 1
  • "Has your organisation previously received Create NSW multi-year funding OR annual organisational funding for activity in the 2025 calendar year?" on page 1
  • "Is your organisation based in NSW, or can it demonstrate a significant contribution to the NSW arts and cultural sector or creative industries?" on page 1
  • "Does your organisation have a valid ABN that matches its legal entity name?" on page 1
  • "Can you please confirm the funding you are seeking will support your organisation to deliver arts and cultural programs between 1 January 2027 and 31 December 2028." on page 1
  • "Will your activities deliver on at least one of the Strategic Priority Areas?" on page 1

Please declare this application meets the Program eligibility criteria:

I confirm that I have read the guidelines and that all eligibility information provided is accurate. * Required
Response required.