Applications are now being called for the next round of Festivals Australia funding.

Festivals Australia funds high-quality arts projects including parades, performances, workshops and installations that engage audiences in regional and remote Australia.

The aim of the funding is to give community members living in regional or remote Australia the chance to participate in or attend an arts experience at a festival, or a significant one-off community celebration.

Through Festivals Australia funding, local artists, art workers and organisations have the opportunity to participate in and deliver a range of projects.

These projects can enrich much loved local events with arts and cultural experiences that help us celebrate and reflect on who we are.

Our Government is committed to providing opportunities to share and explore Australian stories and identity through the arts.

The government provides approximately $1.2 million each financial year through this program with two funding rounds each year.

Festivals are a unique and family friendly opportunity for communities to come together to participate in arts and cultural activities that reflect local experiences and draw on local talent.

All applications are assessed using independent assessors. Applications close on Friday, October 18, at 5pm.

For more information about the funding and to apply visit: www.arts.gov.au/festivals