Arts Mid North Coast has launched its new SEED Grants Program, for small grants of between $500 and $2,500 to support community-driven arts and cultural projects across the Mid North Coast.
Made possible through funding from the NSW Government via Create NSW, SEED is designed to provide flexible, accessible support for artists and communities to bring creative ideas to life, from workshops and exhibitions to public art, performances, or new collaborations.
“SEED is about removing barriers and making it easier for local artists and community groups to get their projects started,” said Olivia Parker, Executive Director of Arts Mid North Coast.
“We know there are brilliant ideas out there across the region. This program is here to help bring them to life,” Ms Parker said.
Applications are open to individual artists, community groups, and not-for-profit organisations based within Arts Mid North Coast’s member LGAs: City of Coffs Harbour, Bellingen Shire, Nambucca Valley, Kempsey Shire, and Port Macquarie-Hastings.
“We’d love to hear from artists and community groups across the whole region. Whether you’re planning something intimate and local or something that brings a whole community together, we encourage you to apply,” Ms Parker said.
Applications open 15 June 2026 and close 24 July 2026. Full guidelines and the online application form are available at artsmidnorthcoast.com/seed-grants.