Program objective
Quick Response Fashion Grants support business development and industry engagement, with dedicated funding for First Nations designers, and applicants from Western Sydney and Regional NSW. The Program will enable designers to purchase essential equipment or pursue professional development opportunities.
Grant amount: Up to $10,000 individual grants
Application opened: 8 December 2025
Application closes: 29 May 2026, 2:00 pm
The project should be started by 1 March 2026 and the project must be completed by 31 December 2026.
The Program supports emerging fashion professionals and businesses to grow, helping sustain NSW’s fashion industry. Grants of up to $10,000 are available for:
- Professional development opportunities
- Purchase of equipment
The Program aims to provide opportunities for applicants to:
- Undertake professional development for their career progression
- Produce new works
- Show works in new ways
- Gain access to equipment to further their work
The intended outcomes of the Program are:
- Skill and experience development
- Expanded professional networks across NSW
- Increased industry recognition (e.g. media, trade shows, publications)
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This program is administered by Create NSW.