2026 Artist Support Grants

About These Grants
Inner West Council offers two grant streams to support a culturally diverse, progressive and sustainable Inner West:

Artist Support Grants (up to $5,000)
For individual practicing artists based in Inner West seeking professional development, skills training, creative development, or research.

Arts Projects (up to $10,000)
For production and presentation of new work, creative partnerships, or significant cultural projects that benefit Inner West communities.

Please ensure you're applying to the right stream.

Choose Artist Support if:
• You're an individual artist
• You want professional development, training, or mentorship
• You're developing your creative practice

Choose Arts Projects if:
• You're producing/presenting new work
• Your project primarily benefits Inner West community
• You’re applying as a group or organisation, or as an individual whose project has a broader public reach

If you're unsure, call us on (02) 9392 5031.

All applicants are encouraged to read The Grant Guidelines and review the FAQ area on our website before contacting Council.

- Contact details and ABN 
- Activity dates and timeline
- Budget (income and expenses, with quotes for items over $500)
- Examples of your recent creative work (URLs or files - max 5 images OR 5min video/audio OR 5 pages writing)
- CV or resume demonstrating professional experience
- Confirmation of invitation to participate in your proposed activity (if applicable) Examples: letter of acceptance into a residency program, course enrolment confirmation, invitation to present, fellowship invitation
- Partner letters of support (if applicable)
- Letters of Support from industry mentors/leaders (if applicable)
- First Nations cultural protocol documentation (if applicable)
- Venue confirmation if using Council facilities (if applicable)
- Public Liability Certificate of Currency (if you already have it)

Need help with this form? 

We want to support all artists to apply. If you need help because of: 

- Disability access needs 

- Language barriers 

- First time applying for grants 

Please contact us and we'll help you.

Phone support: (02) 9392 5031

Deaf or hard of hearing: Contact the National Relay Service on 1300 555 727 or visit their website, https://www.accesshub.gov.au/about-the-nrs/nrs-call-numbers-and-links 

Need an interpreter? Call 131 450 and ask them to call Council on (02) 9392 5000 (free service)

Disability access needs: Let us know what adjustments you need - we're here to help.