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Section 356 Arts and Cultural Grants

Each year Gunnedah Shire Council delivers the Section 356 Arts and Cultural Grants Fund in the Shire. Gunnedah Shire Council is one of the few councils in NSW that provides funding for arts and cultural programs, projects and events.

The arts and cultural project, program or event must align with any of the following general arts categories:

  • Acting;
  • Announcing;
  • Fine art and craft;
  • Directing;
  • Animation;
  • Dancing and choreography;
  • Entertainment and performance;
  • Music and singing;
  • Photography;
  • Production, and;
  • Writing.

The 2023-24 round of Section 356 Arts and Cultural Grants Fund is now closed.

Guidelines - S356 Arts and Cultural Funding 2023-24.pdf                                                             

For more information on the next 2023-24 round, contact Gunnedah Shire Council’s Cultural Precinct Team Leader on (02) 6740 2100 or emailcouncil@infogunnedah.com.au.

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