Best opportunities, grants & awards for creatives this week

Opportunities for 20 to 26 July 2026 include art prizes, fellowships, commissions and a revamped creative grants scheme.
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This week, the City of Sydney unveils its new creative grants program, which has been overhauled to make the application process simpler and to make opportunities more accessible. It’s great to see funding bodies trying to open the door like this by reducing the barriers and bureaucracy around applying.

Take advantage of the online briefing on 21 July to get up to speed on all the changes – and perhaps also get a few hints about how to tailor your application. These grants are open to creatives anywhere in the greater Sydney region and they’re likely to be competitive!

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