Funding for NSW emerging designers, textile makers, and fashion businesses
Provides grants to NSW emerging designers, textile makers and fashion businesses to purchase essential equipment or pursue professional development opportunities, including dedicated support for First Nations, Western Sydney and Regional NSW applicants.
Who can apply: Be one of the following entity types: a company incorporated in Australia, a partnership, an individual.
If you are an individual, you must:
- be 18 years or older
- be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia
- be currently living in NSW (minimum 12 months)
- be studying or working in the fashion industry
If you are applying as an organisation you must: be located in NSW.
Applicants will need: an active Australian Business Number (ABN) and a bank account with the same name as your ABN.
The activity start date must be after 01/03/2026 and the project end date must be before 31/12/2026.
Applicants are eligible for one grant through this program per financial year (based on closing date).
The program prioritises First Nations designers, and applicants from Western Sydney and Regional NSW.
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Last updated: 12 February 2026