Hilltops Council received $3 million to go towards a new library in Young, and the Berrima District Historical Society and Museum received $113,000 to develop the digital capacity for their gallery.

In a region with low levels of cultural infrastructure, this was great news and cause for celebration.

The fund was incredibly competitive and not all applicants were successful.

I extend warm congratulations to the successful recipients.

A new round of the Regional Cultural Fund has just opened so any organisation interested in capital funding for arts, culture and heritage should go to the Create NSW website or ring me.

We want anyone interested in arts, culture, history and heritage to be aware of available grants. You can go to our website for information about grants and opportunities: www.southerntablelandsarts.com.au

Country Arts Support Program is only available for communities in regional NSW. You can apply for up to $3000 for local projects and up to $5000 for inter-regional projects.

Create NSW is on the road to talk about arts, screen and culture across the state!

Create NSW are keen to hear about the exciting arts, culture and screen projects happening in Moss Vale and to let you know about some of the ways that they can support you.

Staff from Create NSW, the Cultural Infrastructure Program Management Office (CIPMO), Music NSW and Museums and Galleries NSW will be at the Moss Vale Civic Centre Theatrette on August 9, from 10am-12pm.

Come and hear about opportunities from Create NSW, CIPMO, Music NSW and Museums and Galleries NSW.

A number of experts can guide you through strategic planning, resourcing and potential partners. And find out more about the newest funding possibilities to make your project come to life.

The funding presentation will run from 10-10.45am, followed by the ideas clinic until 12pm.