Major cultural festivals held in New South Wales will be eligible for grants of up to a million dollars as the state invests in a more diverse future.
Up to $500,000 (US$345,000) split over two years will be granted to successful local councils that host major cultural events in partnership with the government.
A total of $8 million dollars has been allocated for the Stronger Together Major Festival Local Council Grants fund 2022-23 as part of a $28 million package to invest in multicultural communities.
“We are talking about working with councils to host events that will attract tens of thousands of people from far and wide that want to experience our state’s diverse cultures,” Premier Dominic Perrottet said in a statement on Tuesday….