Festivals Australia
Applications close 13 October, 2026
Who can apply
Regional artists, arts workers, and organisations can apply for arts and cultural projects that encourage community participation and audience engagement from people living in regional and remote communities in a festival or significant one-off community celebration.
When to apply
Round 23 of Festivals Australia is now open for applications, closing on 13 October 2026, for projects starting from 1 February 2027.
Funding available
The Australian Government provides approximately $1.4 million each financial year through this program.