Credit: Eastern Riverina Arts

Applications are now open for the 2026 Country Arts Support Program, run by Eastern Riverina Arts. This program provides funding to support creative individuals, groups, and writers across the Riverina region, encouraging ambitious projects that strengthen community connection and cultural development.

CASP offers two funding streams in 2026:

• Individual Artist: up to $750 for professional development or presentation of creative outcomes.

• Projects & Collaborators - up to $3000 for original creative projects and collaborations that meet the eligibility criteria.

• For Writers - A one-off grant to support individual writers, and projects by writing groups.

The program aims to:

• Foster original and ambitious artistic work.

• Build capacity for artist and organisations.

• Promote creativity across the Eastern Riverina region.

Key Dates:

• Applications opened: 15 December at 9:00am

• Applications close: 2 February 2026 at 9:00am

• Projects commence: From 1 April 2026

• Projects finalised and acquittals due: 28th February 2027

Eligibility Criteria:

• Applicants must live in one of the Local Government Areas supported by Easter Riverina Arts (Bland, Coolamon, Cootamundra-Gundagai, Lockhart, Junee, Snowy Valleys, Temora and Wagga Wagga)

• Projects must be based within the Eastern Riverina region and align with CASP objectives

• Groups must be incorporated, auspiced, a 355 Committee or volunteer-run facility of local government

• Individuals must have an ABN

To assist applicants, Eastern Riverina Arts will host information sessions and one-on-one support in:

• Coolamon on January 9th 2026

• West Wyalong on January 13th 2026

• Temora on January 16th 2026

• Wagga Wagga on January 19th 2026

To find out more and book for an information session, use the button below.